I went on Mat leave 6 weeks before my due date. DD came 4 days early. I feel it was just right for me. I got to have a break before I had DD. I ended up quitting my job a week before DD was born coz I didn't want to travel all the way to the city for work when I had a baby at home. Now DD is 7 months and I work 10mins from home and have been full time ever since DD was 4 months old. I love it!