Author: International Labour Office

Publisher: International Labour Organization

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 9221091996

Concern to protect working women in connection with pregnancy and childbirth appeared when women first entered factory employment, and was reflected in the provision of maternity leave in some countries. Over time, maternity protection evolved to include measures to protect the pregnant woman's health, so that work does not harm the development of the foetus.