71Special maternity leave and sick leave

#### 71 Special maternity leave and sick leave 71 Special maternity leave and sick leave > If the pregnancy of an employee terminates before the expected date of birth (other than by the birth of a living child), or she suffers illness related to her pregnancy, and she is not then on maternity leave— > > > (a) the employee is entitled to such period of unpaid leave (to be known as special maternity leave) as a medical practitioner certifies to be necessary before her return to work, or > > > (b) the employee is entitled to such paid sick leave (either instead of or in addition to special maternity leave) as she is then entitled to and as a medical practitioner certifies to be necessary for her return to work.