I think a lot depends on how your delivery/ nursing is going, and also your group dynamic. With my first I took much more time off. With my second recovery is going smoother, I don't have anyone else in diapers, the kids are older know the routine, and I took about a week off. I also had back up help ready if I needed it, an important piece of that. The back up help came periodically so they could be familiar with the routine, and I also used them for some of my prenatal appointments.

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