🤰 Maternity Protection Calculator

Calculate your Mutterschutz periods: 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after the expected delivery date.

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💡 Good to know

Mutterschutz period according to the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG): • 6 weeks before the expected delivery date (voluntary, employee may continue working) • 8 weeks after birth (mandatory, no work allowed) • In case of premature birth, multiple birth, or cesarean section: 12 weeks after birth • Dismissal protection: from pregnancy until 4 months after delivery • Maternity benefit: health insurance (max. 13€/day) + employer contribution Important links: • BMFSFJ: https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/familie/schwangerschaft-und-mutterschutz • Maternity benefit: https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/familie/schwangerschaft-und-mutterschutz

⚠ This is a simplified estimate. Actual amounts may vary. Please contact the responsible authority for binding information.