noun
maternity leave after childbirth
Refers specifically to leave taken after giving birth, as opposed to prenatal leave. Often used in legal and workplace contexts. Cross-referenced with 産休, which is a broader term for maternity leave.
See also: 産休
出産休暇を取得して、しばらく育児に専念するつもりです。
I plan to take maternity leave and focus on childcare for a while.
法律で定められた出産休暇の期間は、産後8週間です。
The legally mandated period of maternity leave after childbirth is eight weeks.