A woman is pregnant. Shortly before and after the birth of her child, the law gives her special protection. What is this protection called?

Einbürgerungstest, question 247 German original

Eine Frau ist schwanger. Sie ist kurz vor und nach der Geburt ihres Kindes vom Gesetz besonders beschützt. Wie heißt dieser Schutz?

  1. Elternzeit
  2. Mutterschutz
  3. Geburtsvorbereitung
  4. Wochenbett
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Correct answer: Mutterschutz

Why?

This protection is called Mutterschutz (maternity protection): in the six weeks before the birth a woman only works if she wants to, and in the eight weeks after it she may not work at all. Elternzeit is parental leave to care for a child. Geburtsvorbereitung means antenatal classes, and Wochenbett is the first weeks of recovery after giving birth.

Key term: Mutterschutz = maternity protection

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