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Kacey - posted on 03/17/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

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Im having my first child in June, but I am currently driving an hour and a half to work every day. How long before my actual due date would you suggest I stop working??

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Sara - posted on 03/17/2009

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Well, I worked right up until my due date because I didn't want to sacrifice time off that I could use on maternity leave. Are you going back to work after the baby is born? If so, I would try to go as far as you can (I know, it's uncomfortable!). But don't doctor's recommend that later in your pregnancy you not venture too far from home? I would talk to your doc about if they think you need to stop working earlier than your due date. But if they say there's no reason to, then I say go for as long as you can and save that time off to spend with your new baby. You're going to need it! :)

Heather - posted on 03/17/2009

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It really depends on how you feel up to that point and what your physician mught suggest. an hour and a half drive is a long drive and could become quite uncomfortable as you get further along but it shouldn't hurt anything either just uncomfortable. Many can work all the way up to their due date then others need to take the time off because they become to uncomfortable to be at a desk all day or on their feet dependiing on the type of job they do. With both of my boys I was still at work up to the day I had them because it helped me to stay busy (kept my mind off being uncomfortable) Its a individuals decision or what a physician suggests.

Lesley - posted on 03/17/2009

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it depends on how you feel and you company, mine prefer you to leave a month before your due date but the longer you work the more time you have off with your baby afterwards. if you feel ok and the company are fine with it work as long as you can just make sure you wear your seat belt on your lap not over the bump.

Nyoka - posted on 03/17/2009

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Thats a long way to be driving. I think you  would have to ask your physician. Thats a good question I wouldn't suggest you take anyone advice on here. That could be really dangerous driving alone pregnant a hour and a half. Thats a question for the doctor. But good luck and congrats.

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