Maternity protection protects women who are pregnant while employed or breastfeeding their child. It is also intended to protect the baby, both before and after birth. Find out more on the pages of the BMFSFJ family portal.
You can take parental leave after the birth of your child. This is a period in which you look after your child yourself and therefore take unpaid leave from your job. Find out more on the website of handbook Germany.
Child benefit and child supplement provide families with financial support for raising their children. The Familienkasse provides information about the benefits and the requirements.
