maternity leave
noun
: time off from a job given a mother to take care of a newborn child
The company granted her maternity leave.
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The show’s format has continued to adapt with temporary substitutions, including past fill-ins during maternity leave and other extended absences among cast members.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 June 2026
She's returned to The View as a guest host on a few occasions, most recently during Alyssa Farah Griffin's maternity leave in 2026.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Shortly after, Wilson and Swanson went on maternity leave and have made their way back to playing this year.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Losing her job would mean losing her healthcare and maternity leave benefits.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 June 2026
She's returned to The View as a guest host on a few occasions, most recently during Alyssa Farah Griffin's maternity leave in 2026.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Shortly after, Wilson and Swanson went on maternity leave and have made their way back to playing this year.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Losing her job would mean losing her healthcare and maternity leave benefits.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
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“Maternity leave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maternity%20leave. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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