Hospitalisation leave

I would say please ask for the leave. The last few weeks are tough to manage as it is mentally as well as physically tiring. Ask your gynac about how much leave he/she can give. Depending on that, you can decide which week to start your leave from. There is no harm in asking. The worst is you won't get a leave, but you definitely won't get any without asking.

no harm asking, but public hospital doctors are known not to give HL unnecessarily, unless your pregnancy is in danger. you will have better luck with private hospital doctors.

no harm trying... tho heard hasnt been easy

If you’re private, maybe yes