childcare leave (taken after the compulsory maternity leave)
post-birth maternity leave; eight weeks of compulsory leave following childbirt…
育児休業を取得した。
I took childcare leave.
男性の育児休業の取得率が上がっている。
The rate of men taking childcare leave is increasing.
育児休業中に資格の勉強をしている。
I'm studying for a certification while on childcare leave.