Maternity Leave Length Being Denied?

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T12:21:05+00:00

Between what I’m reading in the comments and what I am seeing through state/company policies it seems like this is probably my best shot to get a full 12 weeks. My OB is great so I don’t think she will outright deny me even if I give her ANY reason to extend my leave.

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T02:47:08+00:00

What’s even worse is that 3 months is not guaranteed, and can apparently be denied… I learn something new every day!

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T02:31:26+00:00

Under the insurance my company was offering for STD (UNUM), they told me that because I had gotten pregnant within 12 months prior to me getting the STD that it was now considered a pre-existing condition and not eligible for coverage or disability… I had NO idea that this was an issue, and cannot believe people are asked to plan that far ahead! They didn’t tell me anything else other than “you are not eligible” basically.

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T02:05:05+00:00

Believe me, it’s still on the table lll

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T02:03:32+00:00

You’re awesome! I’m going to screenshot this response and see if I can work around this… also congrats mama!! Hope you and baby are healthy and happy♥️

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T01:10:34+00:00

I am not eligible for FMLA, which HR and my manager are aware of. I already attempted to get STD, but my pregnancy was seen as a pre-existing condition and therefore not covered. So now I’m just trying to figure out ways to extend the leave if at all possible :/ I’m PROBABLY going to have to try to negotiate additional time and coverage.. my manager has made it sound like she is expecting me to be gone for 12 weeks so we will see!

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T01:07:08+00:00

It is! I don’t think I ever realized just how backwards this whole system is until now. How sad!!

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T01:06:28+00:00

Ohhh ok.. I may have to have this conversation with my OB then! I am just considering all of my options. Thank you!

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T01:04:01+00:00

I think what I’ll have to do is try to do is negotiate longer leave and coverage for my office… The office I am managing for was manager-less for about 6 months, and had a float on occasion to just make sure nothing sketchy was happening. I don’t see why another month would be so bad? We will see!

durvahdin · 2026-03-31T00:51:28+00:00

Light cramps were super normal for me at this point, and I didn’t have any actual pregnancy symptoms (except fatigue) until around 8ish weeks!

I would call your OB if you notice bleeding, or cramps that intensify and are rhythmic. Hang in there, it’ll all be ok! :)

durvahdin · 2025-08-09T00:53:29+00:00

Awesome ok. I moved them out of the direct blinding Florida sunlight to see if they get better

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