How do you use your maternity leave?

I have to confirm to my company when I intend to start my maternity leave. I was encouraged by the HR (guy) to take it a week before the EDD and not to share any days with my husband as I will need all the rest I can get before and after. I was instead thinking of working right up until I get contractions (I'll request to work from home) and giving 2 weeks to the hubs so he can help out 1 week after the nanny has left and 1 week after I return to work. Would you have any advice please? Thank you. #1stimemom

Raven Tan

Dreaming of becoming a parent

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If you have annual leave, slot it before your EDD, hopefully up to 2 weeks cause after week 38, labour can happen anytime. If you can wfh then stretch your workday as much as possible as you need it later. Your plan to share with hubs sounds good. It also depends on (1) what your arrangements after maternity ends in terms of help (2) how hands on your hubs is

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Home Pregnancy i have confirm company when i intend start maternity leave i was encourage