Poland's Minister of Family, Labor, and Social Policy Agnieszka Dziemianowicz-Bąk announced plans to change regulations regarding women's rights after a miscarriage or stillbirth in an interview with Business Insider Polska.
The politician aims to ensure that women can access benefits like a shortened maternity leave, regardless of knowing the baby's gender, which is currently a requirement.
Polish women expecting a child may see changes to pregnancy loss rights
Dziemianowicz-Bąk criticized the current system as "absurd," highlighting the additional burden it places on women already dealing with emotional distress, as they are forced to undergo complicated procedures, such as genetic testing to determine the baby's gender.
The minister proposed that rights after a pregnancy loss be granted based on a medical certificate, without the need for gender identification. This idea is part of an initial proposal that will be subject to further discussions.
Poland considers reimbursement for genetic tests for pregnant women
On February 25, 2025, Gazeta Wyborcza reported that Poland's Ministry of Health is considering reimbursing genetic tests for pregnant women.
The move comes after a controversial ruling by the Constitutional Court, during the previous PiS government, which further restricted abortion rights, leading more Polish women to invest in these tests to assess fetal health.
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Source: IAR/PAP/Business Insider/Gazeta Wyborcza/X/@AgaBak