1. What welfare protections are available after pregnancy?
1. Cannot be dismissed
The employer shall not reduce the salary of a female employee, dismiss her, terminate her employment, or engage her in contract labor due to childbirth, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
2. Paid prenatal check-up
During pregnancy, if a woman undergoes prenatal check-ups during working hours, the employer should count them as working hours and shall not withhold wages on this basis.
3. Reduce work intensity
For female employees who are more than 7 months pregnant, the employer cannot extend working hours or arrange night shifts, and must arrange regular breaks during working hours.
4. Receive maternity allowance
Maternity allowance standard = the company’s average monthly salary in the previous year is 30 days x the number of maternity leave days. After returning from maternity leave, submit information to the company to apply for it (online application is available in some areas).
5. Childbirth and hospitalization expenses can be reimbursed
If you pay medical insurance, you can be reimbursed for childbirth and hospitalization expenses on a proportional basis. 
2. What are the benefits of working while pregnant?
①Working can give you more income;
②Working hours are fixed, and eating and sleeping are relatively regular;
③Appropriate work will make it less likely to have random thoughts and relieve anxiety when you are busy;
④ Pregnancy reactions can be relieved when you concentrate on work;
⑤ Increase the amount of exercise on your way to and from get off work, which can reduce the occurrence of constipation;
⑥ Social security is continuously paid, and you can enjoy prenatal checkup reimbursement, maternity allowance and partial prenatal checkup reimbursement.
3. What kind of vacation can I take after pregnancy?
1. Maternity leave
Estimated vacation: 5 days +
National regulations: \”If a doctor diagnoses and certifies that a rest period is needed to ensure pregnancy, the holiday pay can be paid according to the sick leave pay standard.\”
Note: Pregnancy leave is not expressly stipulated in the law. It is only provided in the \”Reply Letter to the Shanghai Municipal Labor Bureau on the Treatment of Female Employees\’ Pregnancy Rest and Sick Leave for Children after More Than Six Months\” from the Insurance and Welfare Department of the former State Administration of Labor. 》 pointed out in.
2. Maternity leave
Estimated vacation: 10 days +
Special regulations on labor protection for female employees: Pregnant female employees undergo prenatal check-ups during working hours, and the time required is included in working hours.
The country does not uniformly stipulate the number and days of maternity leave.
Vacation reference is as follows:
① 1-7 months pregnant: 1 day off per month
② 8 months pregnant: you can enjoy 2 days of leave per month
③ If you are pregnant for more than 9 months: you can enjoy 4 days of leave per month
3. Maternity leave
Estimated holidays: Most can enjoy 98+60 days
The Labor Law stipulates that female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave after childbirth, including 15 days before childbirth, and an additional 15 days of maternity leave in case of difficult labor; for those who give birth to multiples, each additional child will be entitled to 98 days of maternity leave
For infants, maternity leave will be increased by 15 days. If a female employee has a miscarriage before the fourth month of pregnancy, she will enjoy 15 days of maternity leave; if she has a miscarriage of more than four months of pregnancy, she will enjoy 42 days of maternity leave.
4. Breastfeeding leave
Estimated vacation: 1 hour per day, 180 hours expected in 6 months
Special regulations on labor protection for female employees: Employers shall arrange 1 hour of breastfeeding time for lactating female employees during daily working hours; if a female employee gives birth to multiple babies, she will increase the breastfeeding time by 1 hour per day for each additional baby she breastfeeds.
5. Parental leave
Estimated leave: 10 days for each parent (policies vary from province to province, most areas are 10 days, and a small number are 5 or 15 days)
\”Implementation Plan\”: Before the child is 3 years old, both husband and wife shall enjoy 10 days of parental leave each year. National statutory holidays are not included in the calculation of parental leave. Annual parental leave is not stacked based on the number of children.
6. Nursing leave
Estimated vacation: 15 days
For couples who have children in compliance with the policy, during the woman’s maternity leave, the man will enjoy 15 days of nursing leave, and national statutory holidays will not be included in the nursing leave. 
4. What should I do to make working more comfortable?
1. You can place a small stool under the office desk to rest your feet. Elevating your feet can prevent edema and will be very comfortable.
2. Do not sit or stand for long periods of time, change postures frequently, get up and walk around every half hour, and stretch your arms and legs to prevent fatigue.
3. Prepare a coat, a pillow for your back, a nap blanket, and an eye mask to put in the office. You can use it when needed, and take care of yourself however you feel comfortable.
4. Prepare a large water cup or a thermostatic kettle to drink water at any time. Make sure you drink enough water every day.
5. Don’t hold back your urine. If you feel the urge to urinate, go to the bathroom immediately..
6. Try to wear loose and comfortable clothes to facilitate movement.
7. Work pressure is high, which can be relieved through self-regulation, such as taking deep breaths, looking far away, and stretching.
8. Stay away from chemical substances and virus-related environments.
5. Choose to continue working or resign?
1. First evaluate your physical condition, whether the pregnancy is serious, and the development of the fetus;
2. Evaluate the family income and whether one person working alone can support the expenses of the entire family;
3. Evaluate the work content and working environment to see if they are too difficult and whether you can adapt to them.
6. How can I have lunch at work?
1. If conditions permit, you can prepare lunch by yourself in the morning and bring it to the company to eat.
2. If conditions do not permit, you can order takeout and try to choose a brand merchant that is safer and more reliable.
3. Eat as light a diet as possible, avoid eating too salty foods, and eat less spicy and irritating foods.
4. Put down your work when eating. Do not eat while working. You can take a walk after meals.
5. Drink more water, 1500-2000ml of water every day.
6. You can add some fruits half an hour after meals every day.
7. Always have snacks on hand to satisfy your hunger needs. For example: nuts, yogurt, soda crackers, bread, seaweed and sesame seeds
8. Try to include vegetables and meat in every meal, which is nutritionally balanced and healthy:
High-quality protein: milk, fish and shrimp, soy products, eggs, lean pork, beef, etc.
Dark vegetables: broccoli, celery, carrots, kelp, tomatoes, bamboo shoots, etc.
Coarse grains and beans: potatoes, yams, corn, beans, whole wheat bread, etc.
Fruits: apples, oranges, cherry tomatoes, kiwis, cherries, strawberries, etc.
7. What should you pay attention to when commuting to and from get off work?
1. Check the weather forecast and traffic congestion in advance.
2． If you are driving by yourself, be sure to wear a seat belt while driving and do not drive for long periods of time.
3． When taking the subway, make it clear to the staff in advance that you will not go through the security check machine to avoid radiation.
4. Try to avoid driving during the first and third trimester of pregnancy.
5． When driving by yourself, avoid driving on uneven or curved roads.
6. When taking the bus, leave early to avoid rush hours.
7. On buses, choose a seat near the front to reduce bumps, while in taxis, try to sit in the back.
8. Sit in a window seat with good ventilation and carry a plastic bag with you to prevent morning sickness.
9. When driving by yourself, drive quickly and only take routes you are familiar with.
