Subject: Leaving early. Hi [Manager], I have an antenatal appointment on [day] and will need to leave by [time]; priorities first. Thanks, [Name].
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How to Email Your Boss About An antenatal appointment
When your workplace expects things in writing, a short email about an antenatal appointment keeps a clear record. Put the key facts up front.
Say what you need, briefly
Antenatal appointments recur and fall in clinic hours. Flag the pattern once; in many places time off for them is expected.
Structure it as a short email
In an email, lead with a plain subject line, put the day and leaving time in the first line, add one line on how your work is covered, and keep a courteous sign-off. An email should be shorter than a chat message, not longer.
Example messages
Subject: Leaving early. Hi [Manager], I have regular antenatal appointments coming up — I'll share the dates so we can plan cover. Thanks, [Name].
Subject: Leaving early. Hi [Manager], My midwife appointment is this afternoon; I'll head out by [time] with my work covered. Thanks, [Name].
Mistakes to avoid
Don't write a long paragraph or bury the ask. Put the day and leaving time in the first line so it's seen at a glance.
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This page shares wording ideas, not legal or HR advice. Follow your own employer's time-off policy.
Common questions
How do I handle recurring appointments?
Flag the pattern once, then share each date early.
Email or a quick message?
Use email where a written record is expected; a chat message is fine elsewhere.