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Changes In Your Body About 27 weeks pregnant many women start to experience braxton hicks contractions. These are nothing more than 'pre' labor contractions that help your body prepare for labor. Most of the time they are random and while sometimes uncomfortable, not usually outright painful. Some time between now and the early part of your third trimester if you are working you will want to discuss your maternity leave with your employer. Don't assume that maternity leave is a right you are guaranteed as an employee. There are many rules and regulations that dictate who can and can't take maternity leave. Many employers are under no obligation to provide pregnant women with maternity leave (though most do offer some kind of maternity leave). Fortunately you do have rights and as a pregnant woman and parent you deserve to know your rights. Many companies and states provide pregnant women disability pay or medical leave for roughly six to eight weeks after delivery. States that have disability plans providing up to 60 percent of a women's pay during the postpartum recovery period include Rhode Island, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York. Typically programs like this however have a maximum amount of income or cap they pay out each week.
Many companies however provide no paid maternity leave. You may however be eligible to take unpaid maternity leave or a family leave of absence. There are certain conditions however you may have to meet. In some cases you may have to be on the job a certain length of time before you qualify. You should talk with your human resources representative or your manger to discuss your choices so you can make plans and an informed decision when planning your maternity leave. You may qualify for Family Medical Leave which provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off after your give birth or adopt a baby. Often you can begin your leave before delivery. Remember to talk with your employer so you know what choices you have available to you.
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