How long is the second child maternity leave for the elderly in Fujian?

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How long is the second child maternity leave for the elderly in Fujian?

Fujian Province is a province in the southeast coast of China. With the liberalization of the two child policy, more and more couples choose to have two children at an advanced age. Fujian Province has formulated relevant maternity leave policies in response to this population growth trend. So, how long is the maternity leave for the elderly to have a second child in Fujian? This article will elaborate on this from four aspects: preparation work, prenatal leave, maternity leave period and post natal leave.

1、 Preparatory work

In Fujian Province, preparing for the second child at an advanced age requires relevant preparations in advance. First, both husband and wife need to apply to the local family planning department. After verification, they will get a birth certificate. Next, both husband and wife need to go to the hospital for physical examination to ensure that they are healthy without potential risks. Only after these preparations are passed, can the couple begin to prepare for pregnancy.

According to the relevant policies of Fujian Province, the time for preparing children shall not exceed one year. During the preparation period of this year, women can continue to work without taking a vacation. The maternity leave can only be taken after pregnancy.

2、 Antenatal leave

When the couple successfully conceives, women can begin to enjoy prenatal leave. According to the relevant regulations of Fujian Province, prenatal leave can be started one month in advance. During this period, women can reduce working hours to ensure their own and fetal health. The salary during this period will remain unchanged and will still be paid as normal salary.

In Fujian Province, the duration of prenatal leave is determined by the situation of multiple pregnancies. In case of single child, the prenatal leave is 15 days; In case of multiple births (e.g. twins), the prenatal leave will be extended to 20 days.

3、 During maternity leave

Once entering the maternity leave period, women will not have to go to work and will devote themselves to the baby care. According to the relevant regulations of Fujian Province, the maternity leave period is 98 days (14 weeks). The salary during this period is 100% of the original salary.

It is worth noting that if a woman has an accident (such as premature delivery, dystocia, etc.), the number of days to enter the prenatal leave and maternity leave will be extended.

4、 Postpartum leave

The purpose of postpartum leave is to help women recuperate and recover their physical strength, while also providing more time to take care of newborns. According to the relevant policies of Fujian Province, the postpartum leave is 30 days. The salary during this period is 100% of the original salary.

After the end of the postpartum leave, women need to return to work. If you need to extend the leave time, you can apply for paid annual leave or other forms of leave, but the salary will be adjusted.

summary

The duration of maternity leave for the second child of the elderly in Fujian is as follows: 15 days for prenatal leave (single child) or 20 days for multiple births, 98 days for maternity leave, and 30 days for postpartum leave. These maternity leave policies are designed to protect women's health and rights, and also provide favorable conditions for the healthy growth of newborns.