full time working mom

[mz_mila]

OK moms I need your help. I am 14 weeks pregnant. I work 46 he's a week and being pregnant and working that many hrs is starting to take its toll on my body. I work as a home attendant. My question is should I cut back on my he's now or am I just being a baby and can wait til I'm a little further along to cut my hrs?

[NelleyK]

I'm 23 weeks currently with my 2nd child and I've gained a new job when I was 15 weeks along. My hours vary from 40-60 hours per week. With my first one I worked right up until I reached 40 weeks and had a very easy Labour. I plan on doing the same again. If you're kept on your feet during pregnancy and are not lazy, there's more of a gravitational pull so that requires less pushing when it comes to delivery. I say work hard now so you stay fit and also there's the 6 week window of doing nothing after the baby is born where you can rest.
I always say, I may be pregnant but I'm not incapable.
The choice is inevitably yours to make

[froggy01]

19 weeks and I'm doing about 50 hours a week. I've been just making sure I keep my feet elevated when I can and my boss has been really good about giving me a little less heavy lifting. If I felt my health or my baby's health was at risk then I would cut my hours or go on leave but I know I'd be bored at home this early on and I'd like to keep as much paid leave as possible for after baby comes.

[toriajane2]

I worked 45hr weeks until 36wks.  Was planning to go to 38 but my swelling wasn't great.  Try stick it out a little longer.  There is light at the end of the tunnel to focus on so at least you know there will be an end soon enough.

[Neishabee]

I'm 34 weeks and work over 40 hours. Yea, I get tired but financially I don't want to worry later on down the line. Plus it keeps me active. All depends on your body and it's tolerance level

[Mrs_yensen]

I'm 19 +2 and I work 43 hours a week. I haven't scaled back my hours because I'm on salary, but I have considered it.

When it comes down to it, you have to do what's best for you. If you can afford it, then maybe do it on a trial basis and see if it helps.

[mz_mila]

I'm in the us and I qualify for maternity leave already plus I'm in the union so I'm guaranteed to have a job after my baby is born.

[CheyenneDayle1234567890]

I dont know where your from but the laws are different in all countries. I know in Canada the more you work throughout your pregnancy the more money you recieve during maternity leave as long as you have 600 hrs in your primary job. I have quit my 2nd job in order to rest more and just wprk 1 full time job