What is another word for Maternity Leave?
Pronunciation: [mətˈɜːnɪti lˈiːv] (IPA) 
Maternity leave is a period of absence from work granted to a female employee who is expecting or has recently given birth to a child. There are several synonyms for maternity leave, including pregnancy leave, parental leave, family leave, and caregiver leave. These terms are used interchangeably to refer to the time that employees take off from work to care for their newborn child, for adoption, or for taking care of sick, elderly, or disabled family members. The length of leave varies from company to company and from country to country. Nevertheless, all of these synonyms convey a similar idea: female employees need time off to care for their families, and this time is essential to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
