For most women, this is a personal decision. Legally, if you are using FMLA leave, you may take time off at any time during your pregnancy or even after childbirth (within 1 year of your child's birth). Some women work right up until they go into labor whereas others decide to start maternity leave before giving birth.
The average price of a steel barn will depend on the size you need and the style of building that you choose. Barns are available in both the straight wall system as well as the arched (or Quonset) style. Straight wall barns cost between $7 and $25 per square foot.
1 Do-it-yourself pole barns can be built for $2,000-$3,000 in materials. 2  For details, see How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost. 3  These prices are usually for the basic pole barn structure.4  Adding horse stalls to a pole barn could add $100-$1,000 or more per stall, depending on materials or if pre-fabricated stalls are used. Do-it-yourself pole barns can be built for $2,000-$3,000 in materials. 2  For details, see How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost. 3  These prices are usually for the basic pole barn structure.