Question 1

how can i find the best maternity bra?

Accepted Answer

Lactation consultant: Most maternity stores that sell clothes have a section for maternity bras that are made weli. In addition, most hospitals where babies are delivered have lactation specialists on staff. Many of those specialists may be able to fit you for not only a maternity bra, but (even more importantly) a lactation bra that provides good support and opens for breast feeding. Buy those after the baby is born.

Question 2

what do i need to know when buying maternity bras?

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Buy expanders: The best advice i got was to buy these little expanders for the back of the bras. Get a saleswoman who has had kids to help you.

Question 3

currently a 32 a and thin, is there any way to predict how much my breasts will increase in pregnancy? i'm looking into maternity wear and bras as i am on a budget. my current weight is 126, 5'4

Accepted Answer

Difficult to : predict, the changes that may occur. Maintaining a healthy, but not excessive weight gain is the best plan. Weight gain of 20 - 30 lbs maximum for the entire pregnancy is a good target.

Question 4

when is the best time to take maternity leave?

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When you need it.: Best time is when you, your support system, your doc and your employer think it is. It may be different for everyone depending upon a variety of factors which may or may not be under your control.  There is no wrong answer.

Question 5

when is the best time to take materntiy leave?

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Best vs. Worse time?: Planning a pregnancy to avoid being pregnant in the third trimester between july-september is a common occurence here in texas where it routinely exceeds 100 degrees in the summer.. However, from a medical point of view there isn't a "best" or "worse" time except within 3 months of a  pregnancy loss to allow the body time to recuperate.If you are already pregnant, work until complications or labor.

Question 6

what should i do to plan my maternity leave?

Accepted Answer

Plan in Advance: Talk to your boss or HR department at the beginning of your pregnancy so that you are not hiding anything. Make a tentative plan in your mind and if something unexpected happens your doctor will help you with it. Make sure you have all the necessary paperwork to your doctor on time, don't wait until the last minute. Once everything is set you can relax and be excited as the time gets close!

Question 7

how much maternity leave am i entitled to take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you work for a company that has more than 50 employees then you are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid leave.

Question 8

when would be a good time to take maternity leave?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you are progressing normally......can takeit 10/14 days before EDD. Your OB will be the best guide.

Question 9

what should i think about when planning my maternity leave?

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Time with baby: If taking time off before the baby is born means you get less time with the baby....Then don't do it.  Having worked while pregnant, i understand that it is difficult and tiring.  However work until you go into labor if possible.  Save your maternity leave for time with the baby.

Question 10

when can i go on maternity leave? i am due 28th december 2018

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Maternity leave: If there are problems in your last trimester, your leave will be discussed with your OB provider.  Most wait until delivery before using maternity leave, since for most insurances , this "time off" is paid for by employers, and you will need the time since new babies tend to require extensive work by the mom and dad !

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