C-section moms, length of maternity leave?

StephSH

My boss used to be an L&D nurse and keep saying that a c-section is just 6 weeks off, my dr said it can be 6-8 weeks.  When I had my last baby, 17 years ago, a c-section got 8 weeks off.

 What are most of you getting as time off for a c-section?  I'm not talking about FMLA time that you take, I'm checking on time your dr writes you off for medical leave / nescessity after delivery.....

 TIA for the feedback!

 

AllSmiles1210

I'm not planning on being a c-section but if I do then I would get 8 weeks paid leave vs 6 with a vaginal birth.

laurncui812.0

I believe the state of california says 8 weeks. That is what I got two years ago.

shaw

It would be 8 weeks for me too!!

Kellina

I got 8 weeks with DS!

MamaStef0810

In Texas I believe that it's up to your employer. You aren't supposed to go back until your doctor clears you, in my case, my appointment wasn't scheduled until 8 weeks postpartum.  

slwprincess

Every doc is different.  Mine wrote it for 8 weeks last time and will do the same this time.