A number of regions across China have granted extended benefits to local couples as part of efforts to promote families to have a second child.

近日，全国多地陆续为当地夫妇提供更多补贴，作为鼓励家庭生养二孩的部分举措。

In addition to the 98 days of nationally-mandated maternity¹ leave, 31 provinces, regions, and municipalities have reportedly given extended leave to mothers ranging from 138 to 158 days. New mothers will also be paid during their maternity leave.

据报道，除了全国规定的98天产假外，31个省区市将产假延至138-158天不等。新妈妈们在产假期间也会照常发放工资。

And fathers have also been granted entitlements to paternity leave ranging from 15 to 30 days on average.

此外，爸爸们也获得了陪护假，平均15-30天左右。

As well as longer maternity leave, additional benefits extended to families that have a second child include financial allowances and medical services.

除了更长的产假，政府还给予生养二孩的家庭津贴、医疗服务等更多福利。

In Shihezi, a city in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous² region, mothers who have a second child will be offered subsidies³ worth up to 1,000 yuan. The city will also provide second-child families with subsidies for baby milk formula for up to three years.

在新疆乌鲁木齐自治区的石河子市，二孩妈妈可以获得1000元的补助。此外，二孩妈妈还会获得3年的奶粉补贴。

Xiantao in Hubei is providing subsidized reproductive medical services to mothers who have a second child.

湖北省仙桃市则为二孩妈妈提供了生育补贴医疗服务。

And Liaoning is considering introducing policies that reward families who choose to have a second child, according to a guideline released by the provincial⁴ government last month.

根据辽宁省政府上个月发布的指导意见，该省正考虑引入奖励选择生二孩家庭的相关政策。