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12 Mar 2024

Which maternity leave for a first child?

Family
The mother

Your first baby is about to arrive and you're wondering what your rights are in terms of maternity leave?

  • First of all, rest assured that you will have a relatively long period of time to enjoy your little one and get used to your new role as a mother.
  • For a first baby, your leave will begin 6 weeks before the expected date of birth and end 10 weeks after the baby's arrival, for a total of 16 weeks.
  • Note: if your pregnancy goes well, you can reduce your prenatal leave to extend the postnatal period and enjoy your baby more serenely!

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Tania
13 Feb 2023

When did everyone decide to take your maternity leave ? Im thinking april 1st. Its a month and a few weeks before but i honestly feel so tired just feeling off tbh like its time to relax.

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Jermerica
I am looking at the second week of April for me
13 Feb 2023

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Dee
When I was working a job I worked all the way up until I went into labor mainly because I wanted to spend as much time as possible with my baby. Now, I have my own business and take time off starting 3 to 4 weeks before my due date.
13 Feb 2023

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Shaina
26 Jan 2023

I’m suppose to go on maternity leave February 17th due date is March 1st but I feel great and think I’m gonna work until I can’t anymore …❤️🙏🏾#Boymom #Mommytobe #Excited

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Triecey
If this is your first baby then you might want to take that time and rest..
26 Jan 2023

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AvaMommyBre
Girl you ain’t never lied omg I’m a first time mom and i don’t get no sleep at all! She’ll be 3 weeks on Saturday… Ready for her to be a toddler already 😩
26 Jan 2023

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