Pregnancy brings many questions—and one of the biggest for working women is:

"What maternity leave am I entitled to?"

If you're employed in India, here are some important things to know:

📌 Key Highlights

✅ Up to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave for eligible women employees (for the first two surviving children).

✅ For the third child onwards, the entitlement is 12 weeks.

✅ Women adopting a child below 3 months of age and commissioning mothers may also be eligible for 12 weeks of maternity leave.

✅ Employers with 50 or more employees are required to provide crèche facilities, with opportunities for mothers to visit during the workday, as per the law.

Remember

The exact benefits available to you can depend on factors such as your employment status, your eligibility under the law, and your organization's policies.

Always take a few minutes to:
✔️ Read your company's maternity policy.
✔️ Speak with your HR team.
✔️ Understand your leave, pay, and return-to-work options before you need them.

💬 Have you checked your company's maternity policy? Let us know in the comments!

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