Maternity Leave?

Kern91

How long are you planning on taking for maternity leave once your baby is born? My first baby I took 7 weeks. I ended up leaving 1 week before because I did not want my water to break at work (I work with a bunch of men and only two other ladies). Then it was about 6 weeks after my baby was born (I ended up getting induced).

We don't have a policy here since I'm the youngest and its a construction company and they told me to pick however long that I want. For this pregnancy I want more time but I want to make sure its in the ballpark that is standard for other companies.

Thanks!