The maternity leave after childbirth in Spain is 16 weeks. Once this time has elapsed, the mother will have to return to her job, but will be able to enjoy breastfeeding leave until the baby is 9 months old.
Breastfeeding leave consists of one hour's absence from work each day in order to breastfeed. It is also possible to accumulate all the breastfeeding hours and be absent from work for as many days as necessary. It is up to the mother to decide which method she prefers.
On the other hand, some jobs are considered incompatible with breastfeeding, as is the case, for example, with pilots and airline crew members. In this case, the woman will be entitled to a suspension of the contract for risk during breastfeeding, which will end when the baby is 9 months old.
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.