I took 10 weeks off with DS (1 week before, 9 weeks after) and will get 12 weeks with Ziggy.

As I will probably be having a c-section this time around, we will decide much closer to the time when I will start my mat leave.

If I and Ziggy are doing well, it would be good to work right up to the date, so I have as much time as possible to bond and establish breastfeeding etc - but of course it will very much depend on how well we are beforehand, and what is best for Ziggy and me.