Answer
Parental leave in Uruguay is listed as six months. This is a basic reference point that should be considered by the family when planning the birth of a child, work and budget.
In practical terms, the first months after birth should not be treated as a normal working period. The family needs to plan in advance for income, medical expenses, help at home, and the other parent’s schedule.
If the parent is formally employed or enters an employment relationship after moving, leave terms need to be coordinated with the specific employment arrangement. For initial planning, however, this is not a matter of a few weeks but of roughly six months for infant care and family adjustment.