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!

I went through this exact same process last year! Here's what I learned the hard way - you definitely need to report the birth to EDD, but don't panic about doing it immediately. I called about 5 days after my daughter was born and it was totally fine. The key thing is that your pregnancy disability will continue after birth, but the clock essentially "resets" from your delivery date. So if you deliver early, your disability period runs from the actual birth date, not your estimated due date. Your doctor will need to complete a form certifying your delivery type and recovery period. For the PFL baby bonding part, I cannot stress this enough - it's a completely separate application! I made the mistake of assuming it would automatically kick in after my disability ended, and I had a 2-week gap in payments while I scrambled to submit the DE2508 form. Submit your PFL application about 10 days before your disability is set to end. One more tip - keep all your paperwork organized because you'll need info from your disability claim when filling out the PFL application. And if you can, try to handle as much as possible online through your SDI account - it's way easier than trying to call with a newborn!

I'm a new mom who just went through this process in February! One thing I wish I had known earlier - when you report the birth to EDD, they'll send you a form called DE 2525XX (Physician/Practitioner's Supplementary Certificate) that your doctor needs to fill out. This form is super important because it officially documents your delivery date, type of delivery, and certified recovery period. My advice is to ask your doctor's office about this form ahead of time so they know to expect it. Some offices are really quick about filling these out, others take forever. I had to follow up with my OB's office twice because they forgot about it, which delayed my claim processing. Also, just to echo what others have said - the baby bonding PFL is totally separate and you MUST apply for it yourself. I set a phone reminder for 10 days before my disability was supposed to end, and it saved me from having any gaps. The DE2508 form for PFL is pretty straightforward once you get started with it. You've got this mama!

I'm also navigating this process right now at 32 weeks! Reading through everyone's experiences has been so helpful. One thing I'm wondering about - if I end up needing an emergency C-section, will my doctor automatically know to certify me for 8 weeks instead of 6? Or is that something I need to specifically discuss with them beforehand? Also, has anyone had experience with applying for PFL online vs. mailing in the DE2508 form? I'm trying to figure out which method is faster/more reliable. With my first baby, I want to make sure I don't miss any deadlines or create unnecessary delays. Thanks for all the amazing advice everyone has shared - this thread is a goldmine of practical information!

Hey Zara! Congrats on your pregnancy! I just went through this whole process 3 months ago and wanted to share what worked for me. You definitely need to call EDD after delivery - I did it about 48 hours after my son was born and had no issues. Your doctor will need to complete paperwork confirming delivery type and your recovery period. The most important thing (and what almost got me!) is that the baby bonding PFL is NOT automatic. You have to submit a completely separate DE2508 application. I'd recommend applying for PFL about 8-10 days before your disability ends to avoid any payment gaps. One tip that saved me - I prepared a "new baby info packet" ahead of time with spaces for baby's full name, birth date, time of birth, etc. When I was exhausted after delivery, I just had my partner fill it out and I used it when calling EDD. Way easier than trying to remember details while sleep-deprived! Also, the online SDI portal is your friend - much better than trying to call with a crying baby. You can report the birth and track both claims online. Good luck, you've got this mama! 🍼

Hey Zara! Congrats on your upcoming arrival! I just went through this exact process in October, so it's still fresh in my mind. You absolutely need to report the birth to EDD - I called them 3 days after my daughter was born and it went smoothly. Your pregnancy disability will continue after delivery, but the recovery period starts from your actual delivery date (so if you deliver early, that's when the 6-8 week clock starts ticking). The biggest thing that caught me off guard was learning that baby bonding PFL is a completely separate application! I thought it would automatically roll over from disability, but nope - you have to submit the DE2508 form yourself. I'd suggest applying about 10 days before your disability period ends to avoid any gaps in payments. One practical tip that really helped me - download the EDD mobile app before you deliver. When you're exhausted with a newborn, being able to check claim status and submit info from your phone is a lifesaver. Way better than trying to navigate their website on your computer while juggling a baby! Also, give your OB's office a heads up that they'll need to fill out forms for EDD after delivery. Some offices are super quick about it, others need gentle reminders. You're doing great by planning ahead - that's honestly half the battle with EDD! 💕

Hey Zara! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I just wanted to add something that helped me tremendously - create a simple checklist on your phone with all the steps everyone mentioned here. I made one after reading similar advice and it was a lifesaver when I was sleep-deprived after delivery. My checklist included: - Call EDD within first week after birth ✓ - Have baby's info ready (name, birth date, time) ✓ - Follow up with doctor on EDD forms ✓ - Set reminder 10 days before disability ends ✓ - Submit DE2508 for PFL baby bonding ✓ I also want to emphasize what others said about the online portal - it really is so much easier than calling. I was able to report my birth, upload documents, and track everything online. Just make sure you have your login info saved somewhere easily accessible! One last thing - don't stress too much about getting everything perfect. EDD handles these transitions all the time and as long as you report within a reasonable timeframe and submit the PFL application before your disability ends, you'll be fine. You're already doing great by planning ahead! Best of luck with everything! 🍼✨

Hey Zara! Congrats on your upcoming little one! I'm currently 29 weeks and have been following this thread religiously - such amazing advice here! I just wanted to add that my sister went through this process last year and she said one thing that really helped her was taking screenshots of all the important pages in her EDD online account (like her claim details, benefit amounts, etc.) and saving them in a folder on her phone. When she was postpartum and trying to fill out the PFL application, she didn't have to log in and hunt around for information while dealing with baby brain - she just referenced her screenshots. She also screenshotted the confirmation pages after submitting everything so she had proof of when she reported the birth and applied for PFL. I'm planning to do the same thing and also bookmark this thread! Everyone's experiences have been so helpful. The consistency in advice about that 10-day window for PFL application and using the online portal instead of calling really gives me confidence. Thanks everyone for sharing your real experiences - it makes such a difference to hear from people who've actually been through it! 💕

Hey Zara! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I'm a new mom who just went through this entire process 4 months ago, so I totally understand your stress about getting everything right with EDD. Here's what you need to know: Yes, you absolutely need to report your baby's birth to EDD, but you don't need to panic about doing it immediately. I called about 5 days after delivery and it was completely fine. Your pregnancy disability will continue after birth, but the recovery period gets recalculated from your actual delivery date (not your estimated due date). The MOST IMPORTANT thing that almost everyone gets confused about - the baby bonding PFL is NOT automatic! You have to submit a completely separate DE2508 application. This is where so many people (including me initially) mess up. Apply for PFL about 8-10 days before your disability benefits are set to end to avoid any payment gaps. A few practical tips that saved me: - Use the EDD online portal instead of calling - way easier with a newborn - Prepare your baby's info (full name, birth date, time) ahead of time - Give your doctor's office a heads up about the EDD forms they'll need to complete - Take screenshots of your claim details before delivery for easy reference later You're already doing great by planning ahead! The process seems overwhelming but it's really manageable once you break it down into steps. Feel free to ask if you have any other specific questions - happy to help! 💕

Hey Zara! Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm 6 months postpartum and just went through this whole process, so I totally get your anxiety about getting it right. Here's the thing that helped me the most - I created what I called my "EDD transition binder" during my third trimester. I printed out all the key info, forms, and deadlines so I wouldn't have to figure it out while sleep-deprived. The most important things to remember: - Report birth to EDD within a week (I did it 4 days after and was fine) - Your disability continues from actual delivery date, not estimated - Baby bonding PFL is a SEPARATE application - not automatic! - Apply for PFL 8-10 days before disability ends to avoid gaps One thing I wish someone had told me - after you report the birth, EDD might take a few days to update your account with the new disability end date. Don't panic if it doesn't change immediately! Also, keep checking your mail for any additional forms they might send. The online portal really is your best friend here. I did everything online and it was so much smoother than trying to call with a crying baby. You're already ahead of the game by planning this out now! You've got this mama! 💕

Hey Zara! Congrats on your pregnancy! I'm currently 28 weeks and have been obsessively researching this whole process too, so this thread has been incredibly helpful for me as well! One thing I wanted to add that I learned from my sister's experience - when you're preparing that baby info packet that James mentioned, also include your EDD customer account number and claim number. She said having those readily available made the phone call to report the birth go much smoother since the rep could pull up her account immediately. Also, I've been keeping a pregnancy/EDD journal on my phone where I'm noting down all these tips and deadlines. Reading everyone's experiences here, it seems like the key things are: report birth within a week, apply for PFL 8-10 days before disability ends, use the online portal when possible, and give your doctor's office advance notice about the forms they'll need to complete. It's so reassuring to see how many people have successfully navigated this process! I was feeling overwhelmed about potentially messing something up with EDD, but hearing all these real experiences makes it seem much more manageable. Thanks to everyone who shared their stories - this thread is like a complete guide for expectant moms dealing with EDD! 💕