Can I have some more please? - extending your maternity leave

At 15 weeks – just one week above the EU minimum – Belgium's maternity leave is among the shortest in Europe. But, what if you want to spend longer with your newborn? Why not check out this article on The Village website.  It looks at some of the options you have to extend your time at home.  Plus, some handy hints on how to make best use of those options, whether it be maternity leave, breastfeeding leave, parental leave or a career break...