Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 8 months ago

Is pregnancy leave paid?

I'm working and planning for maternity leave soon. My manager wasn't very clear on the policy. Is pregnancy leave typically paid in India, and what are the general guidelines?

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Mathew Thomas Mathew Thomas Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Under the Maternity Benefit Act in India, you are entitled to 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave if your company has 10 or more employees. Just make sure to submit your medical certificate to HR in advance.

Arjun Saxena Arjun Saxena Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is definitely paid, so don't worry about your salary. The law protects expecting mothers in India, giving you a full 26 weeks of paid leave. Take this time to rest and focus entirely on your baby.

Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

When I was working in a private firm, I received my full salary during my 6 months of maternity leave. That was my experience under my company's policy, which followed the standard Indian government rules.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Thank god it is paid, because the amount of diapers you have to buy will keep you awake at night anyway! Yes, you get 26 weeks of paid leave, which is a lifesaver when you are completely sleep-deprived.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I just joined back work last month after my maternity leave. Yes, I got my full salary credited every month for 26 weeks without any delay. Just talk to your HR department to submit the documents.

Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

In our days, getting paid leave was quite difficult, but now the laws are very good and safe for young women. You will get your full salary for 26 weeks, so rest well and welcome the baby happily.

Karan Kapoor Karan Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it is paid leave. It is a great time to focus on your recovery, eat clean, and do some light stretching or walks once your doctor says it is safe to resume physical activity.

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Simran Chawla Simran Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes babe, it is completely paid! You get 26 weeks of full salary, so don't stress too much about office or money. Just enjoy this special time and pamper yourself.

Pooja Reddy Pooja Reddy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, legally it is paid for 26 weeks in India. Since my pregnancy had some complications due to PCOS, I had to apply for extra unpaid medical leave later, which my company approved based on doctor's letters.

Meera Mehta Meera Mehta Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It is paid leave, which is very good because the body needs proper rest to heal. During your leave, try simple home-cooked food and warm milk with dry fruits to regain your strength naturally.

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