Definitions

According to the DOL and fmlaonline.com there are three types of leave under the FMLA regarding pregnancy. You should be familiar with these definitions:  // **Pregnancy leave** // //E//xpecting employees may use FMLA for pregnancy if its complications present a serious health condition. If a doctor determines that a period of leave is necessary, expecting employees will be able to use FMLA for pregnancy.  //**Parental leave**// Men and women may use FMLA leave as parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child, which can be taken at any time during the first year after the child is born or adopted.  //**Intermittent parental leave**// New parents sometimes wish to 1) work part-time for a limited period; or 2) take some time off immediately following the birth or at a later date. FMLA for pregnancy is flexible -- it may be taken intermittently if the employer approves it. (FmlaOnline.com)
 * Demystifying the FMLA (continued) **