BBC on MSN: 'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave 'Two weeks will make such a difference': UK first as NI brings in miscarriage leave A group of MPs are pushing for a law change that would enable those who’ve experienced a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy to be able to take two weeks of bereavement leave from work. Currently, ... Germany just passed a groundbreaking law extending maternity leave protections to women who experience a miscarriage after the 13th week of pregnancy.

Understanding the Context

This law recognizes the physical and emotional ... Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast this week featured an emotional moment where she addressed the miscarriage she experienced before she became a mother. The one-year postpartum special celebrated ... Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to introduce paid miscarriage leave to parents.

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From Monday 6 April, for employees there will be two weeks of statutory paid leave specifically for ... Northern Ireland becomes first part of UK to bring in legal entitlement for parents affected by miscarriage at any stage of a pregnancy to have paid leave. Cosmopolitan: ‘MPs are pushing for better miscarriage bereavement leave - I know firsthand the difference it would make’