Is it too early to take HL?

Question

My gynae is very nice and said he would put me on HL if my company is alright with it. I am currently 27 weeks pregnant but with the nature of my job (Im a Preschool Teacher) it is very physically, emotionally and mentally draining. My body feels like it is being drained of energy everyday. I dont get much sleep at night because of leg cramps and back pains and my working hours are long and demanding.I have shared with other colleagues about wanting to apply for HL in Sept but have been given mixed reactions. One colleague in particular mentioned she has been pregnant before and pushed through till her delivery date. Sometimes I feel is it I am just being weak? Or should I listen to my body and request for early HL (almost 2 months before EDD)?#pleasehelp #advicepls #firstbaby #firstmom

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

different mummies experience pregnancies differently. doesn’t mean she can push through means you should too! listen to your body, the pregnancy is yours and should be more important. don’t let her make you feel lousy.

Anonymous · Answer

You should take it if you feel unwell. Listen to your body. Not everyone is the same. I am probably like your colleague, pretty okay throughout my pregnancy at 27 weeks now. But so what? Doesn’t mean someone else is having a good time like us. So if you feel tired, and need rest, please just take it. Afterall, it’s to keep you and baby well. Don’t let your colleague influence you. I’ve heard of mummies who even get to hospital with contractions and pop in an hour, but also have friends who has contractions but only delivered more than 24 hours later. So how is it a good comparison just because we are or were preggers before! 💙 hope you’ll be able to recuperate physically, emotionally and mentally with the HL!