Yes. An employee’s ability to use FMLA leave during pregnancy or after the birth of
a child has not changed. Under the regulations, a mother can use 12 weeks of FMLA
leave for the birth of a child, for prenatal care and incapacity related to pregnancy, and
for her own serious health condition following the birth of a child. A father can use
FMLA leave for the birth of a child and to care for his spouse who is incapacitated (due
to pregnancy or childbirth).
