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
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
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
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.
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.
Internal University Infrastructure for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers and Parents
Balancing family and work is not always easy. To best meet the needs of our pregnant and nursing mothers, as well as parents, the University of Kaiserslautern provides suitable infrastructure at all three of its campuses.
Whether it is a long-awaited or unexpected event, pregnancy always signifies a new life situation. There are several aspects to consider regarding work and/or studies during this time.
As a pregnant or nursing mother, you are entitled to special protection governed by the Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG).
The purpose of the Maternity Protect
WEVA-ORTH - Bio-based, cycle-oriented recycling of EVA plates and insoles for orthopaedic shoe insoles
Extensive studies were carried out on the production and structure of EVA foam boards, in particular on ingredients, quantities and processing parameters. The main challenge in recycling EVA foam waste was the elimination of cross-linking. Mechan
