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If you want to cancel your claim, contact the EDD IMMEDIATELY. You cannot cancel a claim after you have collected UI benefits and cannot file a new UI claim until your current claim ends. If you go back to work or are no longer in need of UI benefits for some period of time, simply stop certifying.

Studies have found that about 20% of new moms and dads feel no real emotional attachment to their newborn in the hours after delivery. Sometimes, it takes weeks or even months to feel that attachment. If you haven't begun bonding with your baby, don't feel anxious or guilty -- it should come with time.

By 3 months, they will smile back at you. By 4 to 6 months, they will turn to you and expect you to respond when upset. By 7 or 8 months, they will have a special response just for you (they may also be upset by strangers). Your baby may also start to respond to your stress, anger or sadness.

California has two paid leave programs for new and expecting mothers. ? Up to eight weeks post birth (typically 6 weeks vaginal/8 weeks cesarean). You receive approximately 60 to 70 percent of your salary while using DI.

Paid Family Leave (PFL) provides working Californians up to eight weeks of partial pay to take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member, bond with a new child, or participate in a qualifying military event.

For PFL bonding claims: if you wish to extend your bonding claim, submit a Request to Re-establish a Bonding Claim for Paid Family Leave (DE 2504RE) or a new Claim for Paid Family Leave (PFL) Benefits (DE 2501F).

Usually, disability benefits are between 10 to 12 weeks based on the following conditions of your pregnancy and delivery: Without medical complications: You can receive benefits up to four weeks before your expected delivery date and up to six weeks after your delivery.