Can I extend my maternity leave?

Paid maternity leave is capped at 16 weeks in Singapore (on a related note, paid paternity leave is capped at 2 weeks). If you wish to extend your leave, you can apply for regular paid leave, or unpaid leave.

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Also, it's a good idea to have a chat with your company about what benefits or work arrangements you can tap into to help ease your situation at home. For instance, if you're not currently WFH full-time, perhaps your company could offer to give you full WFH privileges so that you can better balance your family and work commitments.

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Some companies may also have company health insurance plans that can help mothers whose babies are born prematurely or with other congenital conditions. Have a chat with your HR department to clear the air on this. Most importantly, I hope everything goes well with your family :)

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Here's a complete guide for more reading on Singapore maternity leave laws: https://www.providecover.com/maternity-leave-gu...