the insured in respect of which Maternity benefit is paid to an ensured person is the pregnancy and maternity leave of the insured person.

Maternity leave benefits for pediatricians probably does not differ from any other occupation. Short term disability insurance is the primary vehicle for funding maternity leave pay. It pays a six week benefit for vaginal delivery, and an eight week benefit for c-section delivery. The benefit is the same regardless of occupation.

Maternity leave typically last six to eight weeks depending upon the type of delivery, and health of the mother and baby.

Therefore it seems more like a short term employee benefit.

Most pediatricians work for smaller medical practices. Each practice has its own policies regarding employee leave.

Five states mandate some level of disability which provides some level of maternity leave benefit.

Short term disability insurance is available to pediatricians who want and qualify for the coverage. Apply before getting pregnant and maternity leave will be a covered benefit.

A typical maternity leave lasts for six weeks for a vaginal delivery, and eight weeks for a c-section delivery. Most people would consider this to be a short term benefit, as the leave is relatively short and time bound.