What's the process after giving birth while on pregnancy disability? Do I need to notify EDD immediately?

congrats on ur pregnancy! u definitely need to report ur baby's birth to EDD. i had my baby 6 months ago and i called them right away (like 2 days after). ur dr will need to certify that u had the baby and how long ur recovery shud be. if u had normal delivery its usually 6 wks, c-section is 8 wks disability. then u gotta do a whole separate application for the baby bonding PFL part. its not automatic!

You'll need to report your baby's birth to EDD, but there's no specific deadline (although sooner is better). Your pregnancy disability claim will continue after birth, but the duration depends on your delivery type - typically 6 weeks for vaginal delivery or 8 weeks for C-section, unless your doctor certifies you need additional recovery time for complications. The transition to PFL baby bonding requires a separate application (DE2508 form). It's not automatic. You should apply for PFL about 1-2 weeks before your disability benefits end to ensure a smooth transition without gaps. Keep in mind: Your doctor will need to complete a supplemental certification confirming your delivery date and type. EDD will usually send you this form automatically, but follow up if you don't receive it within a week after reporting your delivery.

Your disability doesn't automatically continue at the same length - they actually determine how long based on your delivery type. When I gave birth in December, I had to notify them right away (I waited 3 days and was fine). My doctor had to submit paperwork confirming delivery date and type. Then for baby bonding PFL you have to submit a completely different application. It's form DE2508 and it's annoying because some of the questions are confusing. Like they ask if you're taking leave to bond with a new child within the first year of birth... which obviously yes but I overthought it lol. Just make sure you apply for PFL before your disability ends. I'd say apply about 10 days before your disability is set to end. Gives them time to process so there's no gap in payments.

You absolutely need to report your baby's birth to EDD, and here's the correct procedure: 1. Notify EDD as soon as possible after delivery (within a week is advisable) 2. Your doctor must certify your post-delivery recovery period based on delivery type 3. Your disability benefits will continue for the medically certified recovery period 4. Apply for PFL baby bonding (DE2508 form) approximately 1-2 weeks before your disability ends The transition isn't automatic - they are two separate claims. Pregnancy disability covers your medical recovery, while PFL covers bonding time. You can apply for PFL online through your SDI Online account. If you have complications requiring extended recovery, your doctor can certify additional disability time beyond the standard periods.

I was in your exact situation last year and trying to reach EDD by phone after giving birth was IMPOSSIBLE. I spent hours on hold while trying to soothe my newborn - worst experience ever. My friend told me about this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me connected to an actual EDD rep in minutes instead of hours. They have a video demo: https://youtu.be/DOLxZQb92wM?si=6N1iCQ3a8Cdb2Ay5 Totally worth it when you're sleep deprived with a newborn and need to sort out the disability to PFL transition quickly. I was able to report my birth, confirm my disability continuation, and get help starting my PFL application all in one call.

I just went thru this whole process! Had my baby in January, so heres what happens: You gotta call EDD after you have the baby (I waited like 4 days and it was fine). Then they'll adjust your disability claim based on if you had regular delivery (6 wks) or c-section (8 wks) from the date of birth. Your doctor has to confirm this. THEN you gotta do a whole separate thing for the baby bonding! This is where people mess up! Baby bonding is a complete separate application - you dont automatically get it after disability. I applied for mine about a week before my disability ran out. Oh and the first 6-8 weeks is Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) and the baby bonding part is Paid Family Leave (PFL) - they're two totally different programs even tho they're both through EDD. Confusing right?!?

Quick follow-up about your disability expiration date - if you deliver before your estimated due date, you'll need to report the actual birth date to EDD. Your pregnancy disability claim will be adjusted to start the post-delivery recovery period (6-8 weeks) from your actual delivery date, not your estimated date. This adjustment isn't automatic - you must report the birth. Your doctor will also need to update their certification with the actual delivery date and type. One important note: You have 12 months from your child's birth to use your 8 weeks of PFL baby bonding time. While most people take it immediately after disability ends, you do have flexibility if needed.

Just wanted to add one more tip that helped me - when you call EDD to report the birth, have your baby's information ready (full name, date of birth, time of birth). They'll ask for all of this to update your claim. Also, if you end up with complications that extend your recovery beyond the standard 6-8 weeks, make sure your doctor documents everything thoroughly. I had some complications and needed an extra 2 weeks of disability, but my doctor's detailed notes made the approval process smooth. And definitely don't stress too much about the timing - EDD is used to handling these transitions and as long as you report within a reasonable timeframe (within the first week or two), you'll be fine. The online portal really has made things easier than it used to be. Good luck with everything!