Description
The legal aspects related to maternity coverage offered to mothers after childbirth.
Alternative labels
puerperal legal protection
legislation governing maternity coverage
puerperium legal protection
legal protection of mother and child
postnatal legal protection of mother and child
postnatal legal protection
legislation governing maternity period rights
postpartum legal protection of mother and child
maternity period legislation
legal protection of mother and infant
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Postpartum legal protection is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Midwife: Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.
Optional knowledge
Postpartum legal protection is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Postpartum legal protection – ESCO