Example: A member is due to give birth on 17 December. They give birth prematurely on 9 November which is a gestation period of 34 weeks and 4 days. The member is eligible for a period of 2 weeks and 3 days of premature birth leave.

Example: A member has not completed their qualifying service when they would be eligible to commence a period of 3 weeks of premature birth leave. One week later they complete their qualifying service. The member is eligible for 2 weeks of premature birth leave.