Maternity Leave for Uterus Removal at 40+: Is It Covered in Maharashtra's Laws?

Reshma Lemos
Can a woman above 40 years of age avail benefits of maternity leave for the removal of the uterus in Maharashtra? If yes, is it specified in the Maternity Benefit Act, and for how many weeks.
varghesemathew
She won't be eligible for maternity benefits due to the removal of her uterus.
rkn61
No, she will not be eligible to avail benefits under the MB Act.
drbijoy
Maternity Leave and Uterus Removal

Maternity leave is applicable only when a woman avails leave before and after the delivery of a pregnancy. In normal circumstances, the removal of the uterus is not covered under the Maternity Benefit Act (MBAct).

However, in the very uncommon situation where the removal of the uterus is necessitated due to a severe crisis immediately following pregnancy, such as severe postpartum bleeding or rupture of the uterus, the removal of the uterus would come under the purview of the MBAct. But removal of the uterus without any connection to a pregnancy complication will not be covered under the Act.
PRABHAT RANJAN MOHANTY
Age is not a factor to avail benefits under the Maternity Benefit Act for childbirth or miscarriage, but not for hysterectomy.
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