Pregnancy may affect the timing of your work. Depending on your health, how you feel, and the type of job you have, you may not be able to work consistently throughout your entire pregnancy until your planned leave. Learn about your options for maternity leave (and possibly paternity leave) and how they may affect your income.
Consider your options for after the birth and inform your employer and colleagues in advance. If you have a completely normal pregnancy, the law provides that maternity leave begins 56 days before the estimated due date.
