If I have a stillbirth, Do I still qualify for maternity leave?

[sein00]

If I have a stillbirth, Do I still qualify for maternity leave? ( I live in Illinois)? I need help.I couldn't find and similar cases.

[Deepak]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Maternity leave is generally given so the new parents can care for the child. You might be able to take bereavement leave.

[bygodsallowance]

bereavement leave.

[Chica_Nikki]

You would not qualify for maternity leave past 2 weeks but then you can get a bereavement leave or a stress leave if note from a doctor.Im sorry to hear about your lose

[010081]

No. But you may qualify for disability insurance benefits if you are off work over 7 days with a doctors approval and signature on the Calif. State Disability Insurance forms. Unless you had uncontrollable bleeding and infection, I don't think you could milk more than 2 weeks off and that is being generous. The doctors follow a definite designation of the appropriate time (as per state ideals) off to heal from surgery. If you had a hysterectomy, you could get 6 weeks, but for most of that time you would be suffering.That really sucks, because you may be physically ready to return to work, but the mental anguish could be debilitating. I hope you have a strong and healthy baby.

[Hounded]

I'm so sorry about your loss.

[luvleeshaz]

sorry for your loss

[zenith]

Yes you do, however you need to check with your employer and physician to find out what documentation you need.

[sarahD]

sorry.im not sure about where ur from but here we qualify for maternity leave and all maternity payments from the government.Its well worth the looking into further.