How long is the maternity leave for cesarean section now? Maternity leave is usually taken before and after childbirth. The latest maternity leave regulations stipulate that female employees in China are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave in accordance with the law. 98 day maternity leave includes 15 days of childbirth and 83 days of rest after childbirth. Therefore, maternity leave starts 15 days before the due date. China provides female employees with 98 days of maternity leave, 113 days for difficult childbirth, and 15 days for multiple births. In addition, if the pregnant woman has special requirements, she can take leave from the company in advance and wait for delivery, which of course requires approval from the employer.
Currently, many women choose cesarean section to avoid the pain of natural childbirth. Cesarean section is a minor surgery, but it is also very harmful, so it is necessary to pay attention to rest after cesarean section. For working women, whether it is a vaginal delivery or a caesarean section, maternity leave will be provided by the employer. However, the duration of maternity leave may vary.
Female workers are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave, including 15 days of prenatal leave; If difficult delivery occurs, maternity leave should be extended by 15 days; In the case of multiple births, maternity leave should be extended by 15 days for each additional baby. The birth of a second child must meet certain substantive and procedural requirements.
Prior to this, the maternity leave for female workers in Guangdong Province was 128 days, including 98 days of maternity leave and 30 days of bonus leave. Cases of difficult delivery, such as cesarean section, can be extended by 30 days. That is to say, since the bonus leave has been extended to 80 days, maternity leave can be enjoyed for at least 178 days. In cases of difficult delivery such as cesarean section, maternity leave will be extended by 30 days. In terms of basic maternity leave, 208 days is the longest in Guangdong. In this revision, paternity leave has not been adjusted, but it is still 15 days.
