Pregnant – Different Circumstances Require Different Measures
Pregnancy can initially turn your life upside down, bringing many things to consider and take care of.
On the following pages, we provide information on the topic of pregnancy during your studies.
Feel free to contact us if you would like advice or have any questions.
University Infrastructure for Pregnant and Nursing Students and Parents
Balancing family and studies is not always easy. To best meet the needs of our pregnant and nursing students, as well as parents, the University of Kaiserslautern provides suitable infrastructure at all three of its campuses.
On January 1, 2018, the new Maternity Protection Act came into effect. This revised law extends the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) under §1 Section 2 No. 8 MuSchG (Mutterschutzgesetz) to include pregnant students and students with newborns.
Additionally, according to §1 Section 4 MuSchG, the regulations now apply to anyone who is pregnant, h
Finances for Children
Every year, the federal government allocates substantial funds to families, covering a wide range of benefits. Here, we provide an initial overview of the financial support options available for families and during pregnancy.
Our tip: Start familiarizing yourself with the applications before the birth and prepare them as mu
Maternity Allowance
You are entitled to maternity allowance if you are employed or in a marginal employment position. If you are a member of a statutory health insurance scheme, you can apply for maternity allowance through your health insurance provider.
Further information on maternity benefits can be found on the Family Portal of the Federal
Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support available to all families with children. It can be applied for immediately after the child’s birth at the Family Offices of the Employment Agencies or the Family Office for Public Service Employees. Further information, as well as the application form, can be found here:
Parental Allowance
Parental allowance supports the financial stability of families and enables parents to dedicate time to their child.
If you wish to take parental leave, you must submit a written application no later than seven weeks before the start date. During parental leave, you are entitled to special protection against dismissal. To com
Child Supplement, Benefits for Education and Participation, and Housing Allowance
If you have a low income, many parents are eligible for the Child Supplement, the Education and Participation Package, and/or Housing Allowance—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents' income cove
