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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I mean what if someone gets sick during training? They can’t punish someone for that. I wouldn’t delay a 20 week ultrasound. So many things can come up at that appointment. Mine disclosed a very high risk situation. You need to also take your baby’s health into consideration. [/quote]

At my job you cannot miss any of the training. If you do, your employment is terminated. There’s no exception for any reason. And they always start more people than they need because people invariably think they will get an exception. Also if you are removed from the class, there is a long period before you’re eligible to apply again.

I don’t know OPs situation. But I do know that not everyone gets the perk of flexibility or paid leave. [/quote]

Op here. Thank you. I do know there are jobs like this. What I am struggling with is when to disclose. It didn't occur to me to do it before my start date because everyone I know says to wait as long as possible. I am going to see if I can do the scan at 17 weeks but when I called to schedule they seemed rigid that it must be at 20 weeks. The scan place isn't at my obgyns office. The scan office is at the same place as the high-risk doctor. I have been told most people only go here for the 20-week scan or a high-risk appointment. They do not have evening appointments. [/quote]

DP here. Yes, 20 week anatomy scans are usually done at a MFM specialist so it might be hard to find one available after hours. This whole situation just shows how unfair pregnancy is for women, because a man would never have to jeopardize his job over this. 
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