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Q: Maternity Leave~~ Thank You*

asked by: KariM18 on January 15th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Hey everyone~~

im starting my new job for this pretty good company in the 1st or second week of feb. They dont know that I am pregnant yet but I plan on telling them a little bit after I start. I will have to hide my growing belly a little bit. (i am 13 weeks right now) anyhow.. Im curious how maternity leave normally works? Can I stay working throughout my whole pregnancy? (it is a sit down job) also. . How long do most people get off to be with the baby after its born? I'm kind of nervous to talk to my boss about this sense I dont even start until feb. But I didnt want to tell them before because I didnt think they would hire me. But at least they cant fire me for being pregnant and needed some maternity leave, right? By the way, the company is called bar tech associations, it is an auto-type business and I will be a phone operator recording car part import and exporting, if it matters* thanks alot*

Replies(3)

CrombieChic16

replied on January 15th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Hey kari,
i'm not too positive on how maternity leave works, im going to find out soon though! Lol but I do know that usually you get 6-8 weeks after the baby is born...As long as your doctor allows it, there's no reason why you can't work all the way up until delivery...As long as you're physically doing good....I have yet to tell my job that i'm pregnant also, but I will keep you posted on what happens!
Vanessa

insurancegirl

replied on January 15th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

KariM18

replied on January 15th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Thanks girls**** what I am aiming for is 6 weeks. That gives me a month n a half w/ the baby and thats how long I plan to breastfeed for. Just for the first 6 weeks. So hopefully this will be a tolerable plan for them*

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