The authorized absence from work of either parent prior to and after the birth of their child. It includes also absence because of the illness of a child or at the time of the adoption of a child. It does not include leave for care of siblings, parents, or other family members: for this FAMILY LEAVE is available.

Annotation

prenatal & postnatal leave, leave for illness of a child or leave for adoption procedures; do not confuse with FAMILY LEAVE: see MeSH definition

DUI

D016524 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0025221

Previous indexing

Pregnancy (1978-1990); Salaries and Fringe Benefits (1981-1990)

History note

92

Public note

92