Can a pregnant woman transfer part of her prenatal leave to the postpartum period?

For example, a pregnant woman has the right to transfer part of her maternity leave, which is scheduled before the birth of a child, to the period after childbirth. Ukrainian law allows for maternity leave to begin no earlier than the 30th week of pregnancy.

A woman can transfer 70 days of her prenatal leave to the time after the birth of her child, if it does not contradict her health and medical recommendations. The total duration of maternity leave is 126 calendar days, and in case of complications during childbirth or the birth of two or more children - 140 days.

To reschedule her leave, a woman must submit an application to her pregnancy doctor after the beginning of the 30th week of pregnancy. The application must indicate the desired date of commencement of the maternity leave, on the basis of which the doctor provides the relevant medical certificate of temporary disability.