noun
maternity allowance; childbirth allowance
A government or employer benefit paid during maternity leave, typically under health insurance or labor law.
出産手当金は健康保険から支給されます。
Maternity allowance is paid from health insurance.
会社の規定で出産手当がもらえる。
You can receive a childbirth allowance under company rules.
A lump-sum childbirth and childcare grant, distinct from the ongoing maternity allowance (出産手当).
Compound of 出産 (childbirth) and 手当 (allowance, benefit).