pregnancy leave

New parent time

Pregnancy leave is time off from work granted to a woman before and after giving birth.

The term overlaps with maternity leave but emphasizes the physical condition rather than the parental role: She took pregnancy leave starting in her eighth month.

Duration and whether it's paid varies by employer and country.

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employment status

pregnancy leaveactive duty

Current military employment status

full-time work · on the job · return to work · at work

reason for leave

pregnancy leavebereavement leave

Work absence for mourning

sick leave · sick days · medical leave · disability leave · compassionate leave

Family

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