For some working pregnant women, the current 14-day Medical Certificate (MC) entitlement is not enough to last through to their full term

Profiles interviewed by TODAY said they often have to dip into their annual leave or take unpaid leave for rest and more if their pregnancy has complications

Experts and advocates said while this issue is replete with anecdotal evidence, it remains largely "understudied" given the lack of empirical data

Some experts and advocates cautioned against implementing a specific leave for pregnant women as it might accentuate current gender biases against women in the workplace

However, one expert said that perhaps Singapore should look into how to better support anyone who might need more flexibility due to a temporary situation