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  • I think it’s expected you work up until 6 weeks before your due date but I think it really depends on the work you do. Office work may be suitable for that long, but manual repetitive work may not be suitable after a certain point (cannot lift for example)


  • I stopped at 36 weeks with my first, and will stop at 38 weeks this time. But it’s up to how you feel with your own body


  • You need to listen to your body and medical advice to do what’s best for your situation


  • It depends on what you do and how you’re feeling. If you’re working a desk job and you’re feeling ok you can work right up until you are due but I’d recommend giving yourself a week or two off at least before hand because things are pretty crazy after bubs is born… If on the other hand you are on your feet all day you might need to stop earlier or at least cut down your hours because you get too tired and sore.


  • Depends on what you do for work. For example, a clerical job would not be as demanding as other types of work.


  • This is a very individual choice. I guess you should stop when you feel it’s getting too much, or you are feeling tired.


  • I worked until a week before I was due (I work in a cintact centre)
    I didnt like staying at home.

    If you have any complications and depending on your type of work check with your doctor.
    Keep in mind a lot of work places need medical certificates if you are due within a month.
    Biggest thing is going by how you feel.
    If you are tired, swollen, bloated or just over it, listen to your body.


  • Work as long as you feel you can.


  • Its really an individual thing. I think by law you have to start maternity leave at 36 weeks unless you supply a doctors certificate stating you are able to work beyond that. Most people I know work til about 35 weeks but if you’re unwell or have a difficult pregnancy then it may be sooner.


  • Its different for each woman and their pregnancy. I stopped working at 7 months with my first. At the time i was working at a restaurant so i was always on the go so i was very tired and i was in and out of the kitchen which became a hazard as the wet floors etc. With my second i stopped working at 3 months. I was so sick that i had to stop working.


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