maternity BenefitsMajority of pregnant working women keep tiring themselves in their offices till the last moment, not because they do not get leave to get prepared for the new arrival, but because most of them are unaware about the leave provisions available to them.



In California, organizations entitle you to take four weeks of paid maternity before pregnancy, but a very few take this leave. Stats show that just one out of three working women avail this opportunity.



There are a number of reasons behind this, some do not take the leave as they do not want to stay away from their work for too long and cannot see their professional life getting affected with their personal life.



While others avoid taking these leaves due to financial crunch that they have to bear for the amount that they get paid during these leaves is pretty low in comparison to their full time job.



Women should not forget the fact that these leaves are not just for them, but also for the life flourishing inside them. Over exertion prior to delivery can lead to a number of complications including pre term birth, which can pose as threat to the baby.



So, make sure you take proper rest before delivery, keep yourself aware about the maternity leave provisions at your office, and make sure you take that advantage for this is good for you as well as your baby.



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