Every expectant mother who is pregnant for ten months is very hardworking, with various physiological discomforts constantly tormenting them. Especially during childbirth, it is even more painful. As a husband, it is best to be by his wife's side. So, when a woman has her second child, how much maternity leave does the husband have? Let's learn more about it together!
How many days of maternity leave for a man's second child
After the implementation of the comprehensive two child policy, various regions have increased maternity incentive leave or extended maternity leave to better protect the health of most elderly mothers with two children. The maternity leave for the female partner generally ranges from 138 to 158 days, while the paternity leave or nursing leave for the male partner generally ranges from 15 to 30 days.
Maternity leave benefits
1. Work arrangement
According to relevant laws and regulations in our country, during pregnancy, the employer shall not arrange for employees to engage in work with physical labor intensity above level three, nor shall it require them to engage in labor projects that are taboo for pregnant women, nor shall it extend their working hours, and if necessary, reduce their labor intensity. In addition, it is stipulated that female employees who are pregnant for more than seven months cannot be arranged to work night shifts, and a certain amount of work rest time should be arranged.
2. Maternity leave period
The latest maternity leave regulations in 2014 stipulate that female employees who give birth naturally to a single child can enjoy 98 days of maternity leave, including 15 days before delivery and 83 days after delivery. Difficult childbirth or multiple births result in an additional half month of leave. Multiple births increase in number of fetuses, with an additional half month of leave for each additional birth. Those who marry and have children late will have their leave increased according to local standards.
The pain that women experience during childbirth is unimaginable. As a husband, it is very important to accompany his wife and provide courage and comfort. When a woman has a second child, according to regulations, her husband is entitled to 15-30 days of paternity leave. I hope this article can help expectant fathers who want to understand matters related to paternity leave.
