Maternity Leave before EDD

I've been asked whether I will take maternity leave earlier than my EDD to rest. Just wondering among mummies, what may be the pros and cons? And is it necessary to take a rest before the delivery? Thanks!

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can request for hospitalization leave before the EDD, if your gynae approved

TapFluencer

It’s up to you. I worked till the day I needed to give birth

You could take one week leave to rest and prepare

Super Mum

I felt perfectly ok amd hence work till I popped

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I planning to take 1 week before EDD.

Taking 2 weeks in advance to rest

Super Mum

Yes HL if possible

You deserve the leave.

I'm taking 2 weeks in advance. My gynae does not give HL.