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Labor rights of a pregnant woman at work and their observance by the employer. Benefits for pregnant women

Many women, even at the planning stage of conceiving a child, are concerned about the order, amount of social payments and benefits associated with pregnancy. Among the benefits for pregnant women in 2019, there are only several types of payments. All of them are divided into three large groups:

  • labor benefits;
  • benefits for non-working pregnant women;
  • medical care benefits.

What benefits are provided to pregnant women in 2019 among all these areas, every expectant mother should know.

Labor benefits at work for pregnant women in 2019

Labor benefits for pregnant women 2018 are primarily aimed at facilitating working conditions, which contributes to healthy childbearing. The Labor Code of the Russian Federation provides pregnant women with many benefits. If the expectant mother wishes, if it becomes difficult for her to cope with her professional duties, the employer is obliged to reduce the production rate or transfer to another place of work, which eliminates the impact of harmful factors. Under such conditions, the woman retains both the position and the salary that she had before pregnancy.

In Russia, there are also some types of prohibited work for women who are expecting a baby. These jobs include places where a woman, due to her professional duties, is forced to lift weights over 5 kg, where there are night shifts and there is contact with toxic substances.

The legislation of the Russian Federation provides for a pregnant woman to change her type of activity during piece work, conveyor work, on weekends and holidays, with frequent business trips. Also among the factors that require a change in occupation is the occurrence of discomfort during the performance of official duties associated with bearing a child (for example, if a woman is a cook, and she is worried about toxicosis).

In order to receive benefits for pregnant women at work in 2019, it is enough for a woman to write an application requesting her transfer to another position, it is also necessary to provide the employer with a certificate from a doctor, which will set out the requirement to save the woman from adverse working conditions. This procedure does not provide for any entries in the work book and a change in the amount of wages.

According to Article 90 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, a pregnant woman has the right to work part-time, having agreed this with the employer. In this case, no amendments are made to the work and insurance experience of a pregnant woman, and wages are calculated according to the hours worked.

The labor rights of a pregnant woman in the Russian Federation are also regulated by the requirements for her workplace - the room must be equipped with ventilation, good lighting, with normal air temperature and optimal humidity. The workplace of a woman expecting the birth of a child should not be located next to copiers and copying equipment, and you can spend no more than 3 hours per shift at a computer.

According to the benefits for pregnant women in 2019, established by the state, the employer must send his employee, who is expecting the birth of a child, on annual paid leave with one hundred percent pay.

Health care benefits for pregnant women

In 2006, the government of the Russian Federation launched the state all-Russian project "Health", the purpose of which is to improve the quality of medical services in maternity hospitals and antenatal clinics. What benefits are provided to pregnant women in 2019 for medical care?

Art. 41 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and Art. 20 Fundamentals of Russian legislation provides that services and assistance to citizens of the Russian Federation in state and municipal medical institutions are provided free of charge, including pregnant women.

According to the order "On drug provision for pregnant women", each expectant mother can receive a number of drugs absolutely free of charge or at a 50% discount.

To receive all health care benefits during pregnancy, a woman must follow these general guidelines:

1. It is important to try to register with the antenatal clinic at the place of residence up to twelve weeks of pregnancy. For early registration by the state, incentive benefits and payments to pregnant women are provided in 2019 in the amount of 500-1000 rubles, depending on the region of the Russian Federation.

2. Regularly visit the office of the supervising gynecologist and take all tests in a timely manner.

3. On the 30th week of pregnancy or on the 28th (in case of multiple pregnancy) a woman is issued a birth certificate. It can be used to purchase medicines, pay for childbirth, as well as for a medical examination of the baby in the first year of life.

Free medical services for pregnant women in 2019:

1. Services of doctors - gynecologist, therapist, otolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, dentist. For free specialist medical services, you need to take a referral from your supervising gynecologist.

2. General research. For the entire period of pregnancy, a woman is supposed to undergo three planned ultrasounds for free, in case of deviation from the norm, there may be more. In order for the study to be free, you must have a referral for the procedure from the supervising gynecologist. In addition to ultrasound, the expectant mother must undergo an ECG, as well as a fluorography with all members of her family living with her.

3. Laboratory research. According to the order of the Ministry of Health, a pregnant woman has the right to a number of free tests - general, biochemical, serological, cytological and additional according to the indications of a gynecologist.

4. Manipulations and physiotherapy. According to the indications, a pregnant woman has the right to free physiotherapy - electrosleep, electrophoresis and others. As prescribed by a doctor, intravenous and intramuscular injections, as well as other manipulations, are carried out free of charge.

Documents for receiving benefits for pregnant women before maternity leave in 2019

Allowances and benefits for pregnant women in 2018, who were not employed before pregnancy, differ significantly from material assistance to workers. A pregnant woman can register with the employment service by registering as unemployed and receive unemployment benefits before the start of maternity leave. Regardless of social status, the presence or absence of work, a woman has the right to receive benefits for caring for a child up to 1.5 years.

The following documents are required to receive benefits for pregnant women before maternity leave 2018:

  • passport of a pregnant woman;
  • a certificate from the antenatal clinic, which confirms the fact of registration up to 12 weeks of pregnancy;
  • application for early registration allowance;
  • certificate from the employment service confirming the status of the unemployed;
  • certified extract from the work book;
  • a certificate from the district office of the social protection service that the payment to the woman has not yet been made.

These documents enable pregnant women to receive social assistance if they register for pregnancy up to 12 weeks.

Pregnant women after the 30th week of pregnancy have the right to go on maternity leave. are assigned only to those persons who had a permanent place of work. Also, women who have lost their jobs as a result of the liquidation of the enterprise or quit no more than a year ago can count on financial assistance from the state when they go on maternity leave.

In 2019, the amount of such support from the state is 5,768.31 rubles, but this amount may differ depending on the region. The state pays for 140 days. Based on this, the minimum amount of maternity payments will be slightly less than 27 thousand rubles. The maximum amount of payments can be a little more than 228 thousand.

The calculation of the average level of wages is carried out for the two previous years before going on maternity leave. Employed women receive an allowance equal to the average wage, and it is given to them once every 140 days. Pregnant students receive an allowance equal to the size of the average scholarship. Expectant mothers who have lost their jobs due to the liquidation of the enterprise can count on an allowance of only 300 rubles.

The current system of state support for families with children provides for the provision of several types of social payments to women on the occasion of pregnancy and the birth of a child. Their basic fixed amounts, established in 2015, will be additionally indexed from February 1, 2016 in accordance with last year's actual inflation, and for the current 2016, indexation of benefits will be carried out no earlier than February 1, 2017.

The procedure for calculating and the timing of payments to pregnant women are provided for by the Federal Law “On State Benefits for Citizens with Children” (social insurance benefits at the place of work or in the FSS and budgetary).

What benefits are due to pregnant women in Russia in 2016? These include:

Maternity allowance

These lump-sum payments are made to the woman at the enterprise when she goes on maternity leave. It may have the following duration:

  • In the event of the birth of one child- 70 days before childbirth and 70 days after childbirth (or 86 "postpartum" days in case of complications during childbirth - caesarean section, birth trauma, etc.).
  • At the birth of two or more children- 84 days before delivery and 110 days after.

The allowance includes payment in the amount of 100% of the expectant mother's average earnings for the previous 2 years. In addition, if a pregnant woman works at several enterprises at the same time, she can choose the one where it will be convenient for her to receive money. At the same time, her total earnings at all enterprises are taken into account.

Women who have been made redundant and duly registered with the Employment Center are also entitled to receive this benefit, but it is paid in 2016 in the amount of 581.73 rubles. per month regional departments of social protection, which corresponds to:

  • RUB 2714.74- during normal childbirth (140 days on sick leave);
  • RUB 3025.00- with complicated childbirth (156 days of incapacity for work);
  • RUB 3761.85- with multiple pregnancy (194 days).

The amount of the maternity benefit

Since 2011, the amount of benefits for pregnancy and childbirth. It is determined based on the average earnings of a woman over the past two years. When calculating it, periods when a woman was on vacation (maternity or parental leave), on sick leave, and also absent from the workplace with pay were not taken into account.

If a woman worked at several enterprises during this time, then the income she received is summed up. And if the average salary for it turns out to be less than the minimum wage established by the state (in 2016, the minimum wage is 6204 rub.), then the minimum wage is taken as the average monthly salary. Similarly - if the insurance experience of a woman is less than 6 months.

In addition to the minimum guaranteed size, it is also set maximum possible income from which the average earnings are calculated:

  • in 2009 and 2010 - 415 thousand rubles;
  • in 2011 - 463 thousand rubles;
  • in 2012 - 512 thousand rubles;
  • in 2013 - 568 thousand rubles;
  • in 2014 - 624 thousand rubles;
  • in 2015 - 670 thousand rubles;
  • in 2016 - 718 thousand rubles.

Documents for registration of maternity

In order to process payments, a working woman must submit to the personnel department of her enterprise the following documents:

A one-time payment to women who are registered with medical institutions in the early stages of pregnancy

For women who entered the medical register in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks), it is provided in the amount RUB 543.67

To obtain it, it is necessary to provide the employer with a medical certificate indicating the period, registration, and a corresponding application.

This money must be paid at the same time as, or within 10 days from the date of application. Learn more about Early Benefits.

Lump-sum allowance for a pregnant woman whose husband is serving on conscription

The wife of a military man serving on conscription, after the onset of 180 days of pregnancy, receives, the amount of which in 2016 is RUB 22,958.78

These payments are made by the regional departments of social protection of the population, to which, for its registration, it is necessary to submit next package of documents:

  • Statement;
  • A copy of the marriage certificate;
  • A certificate from a medical institution on the registration of a woman;
  • A certificate from the unit in which the husband serves on conscription (indicating the length of service).

All about benefits, special working conditions and maternity leave

Recruitment

By law, pregnant women should not be denied employment due to an “interesting situation” (Article 64 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). Are you explicitly or semi-hintedly explained that you are not suitable for this very reason? Require that the waiver be in writing. Then it can be challenged in court.

Unfortunately, if the employer names another reason (more or less suitable), then it will not work to deal with it.

Another nuance: pregnant women are not assigned a probationary period when hiring (Article 70 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Note! An employer can cheat and, hiring you, conclude not an employment contract, but a civil law contract. Be careful: such an agreement does not imply social insurance, respectively, you will not be able to claim guarantees and compensations under the Labor Code. You will not be able to receive maternity benefits, and the employer will not have any restrictions regarding your dismissal, assignment to overtime work, etc.

Working day, working conditions

During pregnancy, you can ask your boss to move you to a part-time job or a part-time job. The employer is obliged to respond to your request (Article 93 of the Labor Code). Just keep in mind: in this case, the salary will decrease, since they will pay exactly for the time worked (if you have a fixed salary, then a percentage of this salary, depending on the amount of time worked).

Pregnant women are not allowed to work at night (22:00 to 06:00). So forget about night shifts (Article 96 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). By law, you cannot be forced to go to work on a weekend or holiday (Article 259 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Pregnant women cannot be involved in overtime work (Article 99 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation) or sent on business trips (Article 259 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

If there are medical reasons, during pregnancy you can ask for a transfer to another job (to exclude exposure to harmful factors - for example, in the chemical industry). Or, according to your application, the employer must reduce your production rate. At the same time, your average earnings are preserved (Article 254 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

The employer cannot decide which job to transfer you to in order to exclude harmful effects? While he thinks, you should be temporarily released from work. At the same time, for the time missed through no fault of yours, you should be paid in the amount of average earnings (the same article 254).

If you are undergoing a mandatory dispensary medical examination, the boss does not have the right to cut your salary for missed work hours due to this (same article 254).

Dismissal

The law prohibits the dismissal of a pregnant woman (Article 261 of the Labor Code). There are only two exceptions. Firstly, if the organization is completely liquidated or the individual entrepreneur ceases to operate. Secondly, if the employment contract was concluded for the duration of the duties of the absent employee and at the same time you cannot be transferred to another available job before the end of pregnancy.

Working on a fixed term contract and it expires during your pregnancy? You need to submit a written application and attach a certificate of pregnancy. In this case, the employer is obliged to extend the term of the employment contract until the end of the pregnancy. At the same time, he can require only one thing from you - to provide a medical certificate confirming pregnancy once every three months.

Another vacation

Even if you did not have time to work in a new place for six months, the employer is obliged to provide you with paid leave before you go on maternity leave or immediately after it (Article 122 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

The authorities are not entitled to recall you from such a vacation (Article 125 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). It is prohibited to replace such leave with monetary compensation (Article 126 of the Labor Code).

While you are on maternity leave (maternity leave), your husband can take annual paid leave, even if he did not have time to work in a new place for 6 months (Article 123 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Maternity leave

According to the law, maternity leave consists of two segments: 70 days before childbirth (for multiple pregnancy - 84) plus 70 days after childbirth (for complicated childbirth - 86, for the birth of two or more children - 110). At the same time, the duration of the vacation is calculated in total, regardless of exactly how many days you managed to take a walk right before the birth (Article 255 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Benefits

  • Those who are registered in the antenatal clinic in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks) are entitled to benefits. In 2014, its size is 515.33 rubles (hereinafter - figures without taking into account the regional coefficient).
  • In addition, you can count on maternity benefits. It is paid by the employer in the amount of 100% of average earnings (according to Federal Law No. 255, it is calculated for 2 calendar years preceding the year of maternity leave). With a normal pregnancy and a standard maternity leave of 140 days, the maximum amount of maternity leave in 2014 is 206,840 rubles. You can apply for such benefits no later than 6 months before the end of maternity leave.

    • If you have worked for less than six months (your total insurance period is less than six months), then the maternity benefit is paid in the amount of the minimum wage for each month of vacation (in 2014, 1 minimum wage - 5554 rubles).

  • If a woman did not work during pregnancy (or quit her job during pregnancy), then she is not entitled to maternity benefits. But there are two exceptions:

If a woman was dismissed due to the liquidation of an organization, the termination of the activities of an individual entrepreneur (Article 6 of the Federal Law-81 dated May 19, 1995, as amended on December 5, 2006 N 207-FZ); - if a woman studies full-time on a paid or free basis in educational institutions of primary vocational, secondary vocational and higher professional education, in institutions of postgraduate professional education (Article 9 of the order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated 12/23/2009 N 1012n). In these cases, the allowance is assigned and paid by the social protection authorities at the place of residence. The amount of the allowance in this case is 515 rubles (as of 2014).

  • Pregnant spouses of military personnel can count on a special one-time allowance in the amount of 20,725 rubles. You must be at least 180 days pregnant to receive benefits. But this applies only to the wives of conscripted servicemen. The wives of cadets of military educational institutions are not entitled to such allowance.
  • Having received a child's birth certificate at the registry office, you can count on another payment. A one-time allowance for the birth of a child can be received by any of the parents at their place of work. If both are unemployed, then you can get it from the social protection authorities. In 2014, the amount of the allowance was 13,742 rubles (for one child, if twins were born, the amount is doubled, if triplets are issued in a triple amount).

The Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, in Resolution No. 1 dated January 28, 2014, clarified a number of issues regulating the specifics of the work of women, persons with family responsibilities and minors. The explanations are given taking into account the practice and questions that arise in the courts when considering labor disputes on similar topics. The clarifications of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation will ensure the unity of the application of labor legislation by the courts and put an end to long-standing disputes between employees and employers.

1. If the employer did not know about the employee’s pregnancy and filed a dismissal in a situation where, according to the law, termination of the contract with pregnant women is prohibited, then the subsequent request from the employee to reinstate at work is subject to satisfaction
Reason: Clause 25 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2014 No. 1

2. The employment contract, the end of which took place during the period of the employee's pregnancy, in general, must be extended until the end of the pregnancy. At the same time, in the case of the birth of a child, the need for dismissal is indicated not within a week after the child’s birthday, but on the last day of maternity leave
Reason: Clause 27 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2014 No. 1

3. Testing for employment is not established for pregnant women, women with children under the age of 1.5 years, as well as persons under 18 years of age. This rule also applies to other persons raising children under the age of 1.5 years without a mother.

If a test was established for such employees, then termination of the employment contract with them based on the results of the test is unlawful
Reason: Clause 9 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated January 28, 2014 No. 1

Guarantees at the conclusion of an employment contract

In Art. Art. Articles 64 and 70 of the Labor Code stipulate the guarantees provided to pregnant women at the conclusion of an employment contract. Yes, it is forbidden:
- refuse to hire a woman for reasons related to her pregnancy (part 3 of article 64 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
- establish a probationary period for employment for pregnant women (Article 70 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Labor Relations

So, the employment contract with the employee is concluded. Consider what guarantees and benefits rely on in the framework of labor relations for pregnant employees.

part-time work

Pregnant women may be assigned a part-time work regime.
In fact, the modes of operation can be as follows:

  • part-time (shift). When a part-time work day (shift) is established for an employee, the number of hours of work per day (per shift) accepted for this category of employees is reduced;
  • part-time work week. When establishing a part-time working week for an employee, the number of working days is reduced in comparison with the working week established for this category of employees. At the same time, the length of the working day (shift) remains normal;
  • combination of part-time work modes. Labor legislation allows a combination of a part-time work week with part-time work. At the same time, the number of hours of work per day (per shift) established for this category of workers is reduced, while the number of working days per week is also reduced.

Pregnant women can apply to the employer with a request to establish a part-time (shift) or part-time working week both at the time of employment and subsequently. The employer is obliged to satisfy such a request (part 1 of article 93 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). Part-time work can be established both without time limit, and for any period convenient for employees.

Special working conditions for pregnant women

With regard to pregnant women, the Labor Code establishes a number of rules prohibiting their involvement:

  • to work at night and to overtime work (part 5 of article 96, part 5 of article 99 and part 1 of article 259 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
  • work on weekends and non-working holidays (part 1 of article 259 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
  • work on a rotational basis (Article 298 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

If a woman is pregnant, the employer does not have the right to send her on business trips (part 1 of article 259 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Transfer to light work

Pregnant employees, on the basis of a medical report and at their request, should have reduced production rates, service rates, or they should be transferred to another job that excludes the impact of adverse production factors (part 1 of article 254 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Guaranteed average earnings

The Labor Code establishes several cases in which a pregnant employee retains average earnings:

  • the period during which a pregnant woman performs lighter work. This time is paid based on the average earnings of an employee in her previous job (part 1 of article 254 and article 139 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
  • the period during which the employee is released from work due to her harmful effects until she is provided with suitable work. The working days missed as a result of this are paid based on the average earnings from the previous job (part 2 of article 254 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
  • the period of her passing a mandatory dispensary examination in a medical institution (part 3 of article 254 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Note. Do I need to confirm the passage of a dispensary examination? The Labor Code does not impose on a woman the obligation to submit to the employer any documents confirming the passage of a dispensary examination. Nevertheless, it is advisable in writing (referring to the norm of part 3 of article 254 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation) to the employee to warn about her absence from the workplace for this reason, so that it would not be regarded as absenteeism and during this time average earnings were saved.

Granting maternity leave

Maternity leave is a special type of leave. It is provided on the basis of an application and a certificate of incapacity for work (part 1 of article 255 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). For calendar days of maternity leave, the employer assigns an appropriate allowance. The period a woman is on maternity leave is taken into account when calculating the length of service giving the right to annual paid leave (part 1 of article 121 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Guarantees when granting the next vacation

As a general rule, the employee has the right to use leave for the first year of work after six months of his continuous work with this employer (part 2 of article 122 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). However, for certain categories of workers, the Labor Code provides for an exception to the general rule. So, regardless of the length of service with this employer (even before the expiration of six months from the start of continuous work in the organization), paid leave at the request of the employee must be granted:

  • women before maternity leave or immediately after it, or at the end of parental leave (part 3 of article 122 and article 260 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). The employee determines the date of her annual paid leave on her own. As a rule, annual leave turns into maternity leave. In addition, it is forbidden to withdraw a pregnant employee from the annual main and additional holidays (part 3 of article 125 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation) and replace these holidays or parts thereof with monetary compensation (part 3 of article 126 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
  • husband while his wife is on maternity leave (part 4 of article 123 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

At the same time, the annual paid vacation for this category of persons is provided at a time convenient for them, regardless of the vacation schedule drawn up. The minimum duration of the annual basic paid leave is currently 28 calendar days (part 1 of article 115 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

Prohibition on dismissal at the initiative of the employer

The Labor Code prohibits the dismissal of pregnant women at the initiative of the employer (with the exception of cases of liquidation of an organization or termination of activity by an individual entrepreneur) (part 1 of article 261 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).
However, there are options for terminating an employment relationship with a pregnant employee. For example, if a pregnant employee works under a fixed-term employment contract.

Dismissal is not allowed if...

During the period of validity of a fixed-term employment contract, a pregnant employee will write an application to extend the validity of the employment contract until the end of pregnancy and submit an appropriate medical certificate, the employer is obliged to satisfy the request of the woman (part 2 of article 261 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation). At the same time, at the request of the employer, the employee must submit a medical certificate confirming pregnancy, but not more than once every three months. A change in the terms of the term of the employment contract must be fixed in an additional agreement.

Please note: the moment of concluding a fixed-term employment contract (before or after the onset of pregnancy) does not matter for extending the term of this contract.

If a woman actually continues to work after the end of her pregnancy, then the employer has the right to terminate the employment contract with her due to its expiration within a week from the day when the employer knew or should have known about the end of the pregnancy.

On a note. The actual end of pregnancy should be understood as the birth of a child, as well as artificial termination (abortion) or miscarriage (miscarriage) of pregnancy.

Maternity leave and benefits. During the term of the employment contract, a pregnant employee can take maternity leave. In this case, she must be paid the appropriate allowance in full for all calendar days of maternity leave (Article 255 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation)

Dismissal is possible if (part 3 of article 261 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation) ...

  • a fixed-term employment contract was concluded with her for the duration of the performance of the duties of an absent employee. In this case, the dismissal of a pregnant employee is allowed due to the expiration of the employment contract (clause 2, part 1, article 77 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation);
  • the organization does not have work that a pregnant employee can perform, or she refused the proposed work options (clause 8, part 1, article 77 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation).

What kind of work should an employer offer a woman?

According to part 3 of Art. 261 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation:

  • not only that job or vacant position that corresponds to her qualifications, but also a lower position or a lower-paid job;
  • all available vacancies that meet health requirements;
  • vacancies and jobs available to the employer in the area. Vacancies and work available in another locality must be offered in cases where this is provided for by the collective agreement, agreements or employment contract.

If the woman agrees to the transfer, some conditions, such as the place of work, position or term of the employment contract, are changed by concluding an additional agreement to the employment contract.

It is no secret that the body of a pregnant woman is subjected to serious stress, because it nourishes the baby in the womb. To ensure its normal development, the expectant mother needs to consume more vitamins and nutrients, which is not available to everyone due to the high cost of some drugs. Are free vitamins allowed for pregnant women by law, how to get them and where to find the list of drugs - you can learn about this from the article.

Features of laws in the field of providing free vitamins

At the state level, projects are being developed to improve the quality of service provided by medical institutions in order to improve the quality of life and the state of health of the population.

Pregnant women are one of the categories whose health protection is a priority for the government, since the quality of the country's gene pool in the future depends on it. Are pregnant women given free vitamins in 2017? Let's see who they are.

Vitamins for pregnant women

In its original form, the law required the provision of pregnant women and children with free drugs in full. But in view of such permissiveness, there were also cases of fraud and abuse, therefore, at the level of the Ministry of Health, it was decided to prescribe a specific list of funds that expectant mothers need. You can get coupons for free prenatal vitamins at the antenatal clinic or hospital from your doctor.

Vitamins for children

In the field of providing drugs to children, the law has not changed and today they are laid down for all categories according to the following criteria:

  • Child under three years old;
  • When contacting the hospital, the pediatrician writes out a prescription on a form indicating that it is received free of charge.
  • It is necessary to apply to state pharmacies.

How to get free vitamins

One of the draft laws prescribes that vitamins for pregnant women free of charge (law 2015-2017) are to be issued upon prescription by the attending physician. In addition, a number of drugs rely on a discount of up to 50%.

In practice, patients face a number of obstacles: the doctor refuses to provide a free prescription, does not see indicators for prescribing vitamins, is silent about this possibility, dissuades, manipulating the need to receive medicines in the future in the event of an illness, etc.

Therefore, every woman needs to study this issue in advance in order to understand her rights and demand free drugs guaranteed by the law.

In addition to medicines, patients are also equipped with a birth certificate, which performs the function of paying for the services of medical institutions that provide services for managing the health of a pregnant woman, conducting childbirth, and dispensary care for a newborn. The certificate is not used when contacting a private (paid) clinic or consultation.

Step-by-step instruction

To get vitamins for pregnant women for free in 2017, you need to read the instructions that prescribe the procedure:

  • A woman determines a polyclinic, antenatal clinic or other institution where she wants to undergo observation.
  • When pregnancy is detected or at any time, the woman visits the chosen institution, where the attending physician is assigned to her.
  • The patient registers, receives a card. At the same time, her data is filled in, and in particular the developmental period of the fetus (we advise you to familiarize yourself with the material - A Handbook for Early Pregnancy).
  • The doctor examines, observes, makes recommendations. If a weakening of the body or a lack of certain trace elements is detected, he prescribes the intake of vitamins.
  • The doctor writes out a prescription that is marked "not payable."
  • The patient has the right to find out which vitamins are required for pregnant women for free and receive a complete list of them.
  • The patient is sent to the state pharmacy, which is obliged to dispense medicines free of charge, in accordance with the norms of the law.
  • The pharmacist dispenses drugs as prescribed and takes the prescription so that it cannot be reused.

How it happens in practice

Guided by these principles, one should not forget that in practice everything happens a little differently. In particular, if a doctor prescribes paid medicines, it is necessary to recall the operation of the law on the possibility of obtaining free medicines and vitamins for pregnant women. Upon receipt of a refusal, it is necessary to write a complaint to the head physician of the institution or send it to the supervisory authorities.

In addition to contacting state pharmacies, the doctor can refer to others with whom they have signed a contract on cooperation within the framework of this project.

What vitamins are given to pregnant women for free - a list

You can find out what free vitamins for pregnant women are supposed to be in the antenatal clinic, the clinic, or the attending physician. In addition, it is possible to request information from the social security authorities. It is worth knowing that for each region the list is different. This is due to the peculiarities of the regions, the situation in terms of the level of morbidity of the population, the degree of environmental pollution, the presence of harmful emissions, etc.

Mandatory free vitamins for pregnant women in 2017 are included in the general list:

  • Alpha-Tocopherol-UBF.
  • Alpha tocopherol acetate.
  • Tocopherocaps.
  • Vitamin E
  • Zopelgerz vitamin E forte.
  • Vitrum vitamin E.
  • Hexavit.
  • Revit.
  • Undevit.
  • Gendevit.
  • Bio-Max.
  • Beviplex.
  • Vitaspectrum.
  • Vitrum Prenatal, Superstress.
  • Compliment.
  • Iaxamines.
  • Glutamevit.
  • Megadin.
  • Multimax.
  • Multi-tabs.
  • Polivit Geriatric.
  • Selmevit.
  • Ferrovit.
  • Supradin.
  • Teravit.
  • Elevit Prenatal.
  • Tri-V Plus.

Having determined which vitamins are given to pregnant women for free, it is necessary to enlist a list of drugs that fill the body with the missing trace elements. These include:

  • Potassium iodide. Also drugs of this subgroup: Iodomarin, Microiodide, Iodine balance.
  • Folic acid, Folacin.
  • Ferrous fumarate + folic acid (Ferretab).
  • Iron hydroxide polymaltose. Maltofer, Fenyuls Complex.

What else should be said in the antenatal clinic

Having decided on the problem of whether pregnant women are given free vitamins and what to do in case of refusal, it is worth learning about some additional features prescribed by law. So, in the presence of certain diseases, a pregnant woman has the right to receive free meals. These include:

  • lactase deficiency.
  • Diabetes.
  • Food allergy, hypovitaminosis.
  • Anemia, celiac disease, preeclampsia
  • Hypertension, thyroid problems.
  • Osteoporosis.
  • Diseases of the stomach and intestinal tract.

In addition, when weight is slowly gaining or is found to fall above the established limits, nutritional provision is also prescribed, and not just free prenatal vitamins.

Video interview about free vitamins for pregnant women

Not everyone knows that pregnant women are entitled to free vitamins and medicines. Women buy them at their own expense and then the money cannot be returned, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the official list of vitamins that can be issued at the antenatal clinic.