Maternity/post-birth leave. Under Japanese regulations, eight weeks immediately after childbirth are generally compulsory leave, with the possibility of an additional six-week extension in certain circumstances; a term used in HR and legal contexts.
会社の就業規則には出産休暇の取り方が詳しく書かれている。
The company's work rules detail how to take maternity leave.
彼女は出産後すぐに出産休暇に入った。
She went on maternity leave immediately after giving birth.
法律上、出産後8週間は出産休暇が原則として義務付けられている。
Legally, eight weeks after childbirth are generally required as maternity leave.