HL

mummies, do you take hospitalisation leave (but stay at home) weeks before yr EDD? my doc asked me earlier if I want, but not sure how many weeks early should I take?

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I took 5 weeks in 1st tri to stabilise preg during 1st preg. 1 week right before I deliver. Now 2nd preg, my gynae gave me 2 weeks hl again, then see how again 2 weeks later..

I took hospitalisation leave for 2 and half weeks before I gave birth as I was feeling too lethargic to work (not able to cope with 10 hours of work a day).

Nope. Worked all the way till I had my elective csec! I'm taking all my ML and some extra, so I wanted to pull my weight before going on leave.

Hi there yes i took two weeks before my EDD. If ur doctor wanna give u just take so you can rest and prepare for the coming of ur newborn.

Hey, I think it really depends on your condition and also if you are able to work properly. Else you can always take HL earlier

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Depends on your condition. Do you feel OK working? Your doctor is so good.. Rare to see doctor that initiate to give HL.

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I started HL on 4th July, popped on 9th August. Edd was 16th August. So almost 1.5 month before edd.

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Yup, I was too tired/lethargic and needed some rest. I took HL at Week 36 and gave birth at Week 37.

4y ago

Gave birth at 37 weeks.. and complications?

Took 2 wks of HL before delivering at wk39.

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Preferably is 2 weeks before your EDD.