The administrative steps of pregnancy
Posted on July 15, 2008
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The first prenatal examination
The first consultation is used to confirm the diagnosis of pregnancy and fix the date of delivery. The duration of the grossesseLa duration of pregnancy is calculated by weeks of gestation, a period during which the rules are absent. The place from the first day of the last menstrual period.
The birth takes place in most situations at approximately 38 weeks of gestation. The prématuritéUn child born between the 38 th week of gestation and 42 th is considered born to run.A child is premature if it is born within 37 weeks of gestation over.
The viability threshold of a premature is around 22 weeks of gestation.
Prematurity average, the most common lies between 33 weeks and 37 weeks of gestation.
The extreme prematurity on children around 7000, lies between 27 and 33 weeks of gestation.
The vast prematurity relation to children born before 27 weeks of gestation.
A pelvic exam is performed during this consultationL’interrogatoire can search the personal risk factors and family of the mother.
A blood taken to determine the blood group and seek immunization against certain diseases such as toxoplasmosis, rubella, syphilis, HIV…
During the first prenatal consultation, a three-part document entitled “First prenatal examination” is given to the mother.
It must address the pink sheet to the Health Insurance Fund and the two blue sheets to CAF, fund family allowance
We must send this document before the 14th week of pregnancy, ie before the end of the 3rd month.
For information, consult the website of CAF being updated at the end of January 2008: https: / / www.caf.fr/wps/portal/
The mother receives a guide of “medical surveillance of the mother and infant” indicating all examinations to be carried out during pregnancy.
The ANC mandatory after the first consultation
A prenatal consultation takes place every month, except of course situations requiring consult urgently, and this from the 4th month of pregnancy.
They are made by the doctor or midwife.
Each consultation includes an examination of the mother and a laboratory examination (urinalysis, blood taken…)
Maternity leave
The duration of maternity leave depends on family status and number of children that mothers attend. If the mother is awaiting a enfantLe maternity leave is 16 weeks:
6 weeks before the expected date of childbirth
10 weeks after childbirth
Maternity leave is 26 weeks if the mother has already put the World 2 children born viable or if the household takes charge of 2 or more children, and expects her third child
8 weeks before delivery
18 weeks after childbirth
If the mother expects jumeauxLe maternity leave is 34 weeks
12 weeks before delivery
22 weeks after childbirth
If the mother expects triplésLe maternity leave lasts 46 weeks
24 weeks before delivery
22 weeks after childbirth
During the duration of maternity leave, the mother is not bound by the schedules set out on a work stoppage usual.
If the child is hospitalized beyond the 6th week after birth, the mother can resume its work and use the remaining post-natal leave from the day the child from hospital.
The repport of prenatal leave
A pregnant woman may repporter part of her prenatal leave its post-natal leave.
This report can be done
In once for a maximum of 3 weeks
In several times, renewable once or several times, with a maximum of 3 weeks.
the date of maternity leave is calculated by the health insurance fund, which specifies the dates of arrest and return to work.
The pathological prenatal leave
The pathological leave resulting from pregnancy is proposed when medical problems occur during pregnancy.
A period of 2 weeks may be added before the start of maternity leave.
It is prescribed by a gynecologist or general practitioner
It must be the result of pregnancy.
It is aimed at pregnant women experiencing a problem during pregnancy
The pathological prenatal leave can not be postponed during the postpartum period.
Leave pathological postnatal
A judgement of disease can be proposed by the gynecologist or general practitioner for women after childbirth when the result of layers are difficult, due to a Caesarean section, for example, or a severe baby blues.
There is no specific leave breastfeeding unless the collective agreement the company provides.
The child-care leave
A child-care leave can reduce or stop work in order to focus more on her child.
This leave is paid and remains possible during the birth of a child:
The leave, renewable after one year, stops at the end of a period of 3 years.
The adoption of a child under 3 years can take the leave, renewable after one year.
The adoption of a child aged 3 to 16 years: the duration of the leave is limited to one year.
Conditions for obtaining leave parentalAvoir one year of seniority in the company
The company may take the decision to grant the leave, if the presence in the enterprise is less than one year.
The parental leave can be received more than one year after the arrival home of the child.
The leave may be extended by one year because of illness, accident or serious disability of the child.
This leave can be taken in three forms:
The employee ceases to operate for a maximum of 3 years, unless it is the adoption of a child older than 3 years
The employee works part-time during the same period.
An employee in vocational training unpaid.
A father can also apply for parental leave under identical conditions.
The maternity leave for mothers of premature
The battle waged by the association SOS PREMA has a right to permit an extension of maternity leave for mothers of premature babies.
The leave is extended to all mothers who gave birth, with several weeks in advance and whose condition of the baby requires hospitalization.
The extension of this new maternity leave depends on the number of days in advance of the baby.
The period during which the mother can enjoy days of rest is increased the number of days between the birth of the baby and 6 weeks before the date of delivery.
This period added to the duration of statutory leave, but it can not be separated from the latter.
The mothers of premature babies died some time after birth are entitled to equal rights.
For more information: Check site PREMA SOS, an association of aid to parents of premature babies: http:/www.sosprema.com/
The working conditions during pregnancy
The law provides no obligation to change schedules.
Some collective agreements allow for some flexibility, however.
It is also sometimes possible to have some specific adjustments, like getting a better seat for example.
It is also sometimes possible for example to begin later in the morning or take more breaks during the day.
Information on the settlement of the collective agreement of the company or make an appointment with a member of management.
Do not hesitate to go with the occupational physician who will assess the possibilities of modifying the conditions of work.
Modifications of employment or workstation The legislation requires the company to change their place of work of the mother if his work is inconsistent with risk pregnancy, such as working in contact with hazardous materials or bring charges very heavy.… ..
Ask a medical certificate to the doctor to get a revamp of work.
The employer is obliged to offer another job compatible.
The proposed new job may not lead to a reduction in salary.
If the employer can not propose another job, the employment contract is suspended, but the mother receives a remuneration.
Absences autoriséesLa practice of medical examinations allows mothers to leave. These absences can not be deducted from wages. It is possible to refuse to work overtime supplémentairesLe paternity leave
The future dad can enjoy 14 days off or 18 consecutive days in the case of multiple births, it can take within 4 months after birth.
It is necessary to ask the health insurance fund.
Employment protection
An employer can not dismiss a pregnant woman from the time a certificate informs the pregnancy of the employee.
An employer can not terminate a trial period if the employee announces she is pregnant. An employer can not refuse to hire or terminate a contract for a trial period, taking as a pretext pregnancy. But some employers pretextent that non hiring is not linked to pregnancy but for other reasons professionnel.Dans this case, the employer must prove its decision and to provide evidence. But if it is not made formal proof of incompetence, the legislation seems rather favourable to the employee.
A misconduct unrelated to the condition of pregnancy does not immune from dismissal.
From 6 th month of pregnancy, do not forget to make an early recognition of the child if you live in relationship.
The assumption of 100%
From the first day of the 6 th month of pregnancy until the 12 th day after the date of birth, health insurance supports 100% (on the lower rate of social security, all expenses Medical, whether or not related to pregnancy, childbirth and its aftermath.
For more information: read the case of health insurance “around the baby belly of the mother in her first week (May 2007)
Clinical examination natalIl post is supported by 100% and must be completed within 8 weeks after delivery by the doctor or midwife.
The aid for parents
The PAJELa PAJE, providing early childhood includes 4 strands corresponding to 4 benefits whose conditions are different for obtaining
The premium for the birth or adoption
The basic allowance
The additional activity, CLCA
The addition of free choice of custody.
We must be able to justify 8 quarters of social security contributions during the 2 years prior to leave for a first child
The amount varies if the mother works part-time.
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