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Children & Family

What is maternity protection?

Maternity protection begins 6 weeks before and ends 8 weeks after birth. During this time, an employment ban and protection against dismissal apply. You receive Mutterschaftsgeld from the health insurance fund and a subsidy from your employer.

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