The length of maternity leave in California typically includes a combination of different types of leave:

• Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) provides up to 4 weeks before birth and 6 to 8 weeks after birth (depending on delivery type), totaling about 10 to 12 weeks of disability leave for the birth mother.
• The California Family Rights Act (CFRA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for baby bonding after pregnancy disability leave ends.
• In total, birth mothers can have up to 17 to 18 weeks off (combining PDL and CFRA).
• Paid Family Leave (PFL) in California provides up to 8 weeks of partial wage replacement during baby bonding, paid at about 70% to 90% of wages.
• The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave and runs concurrently with PDL.

Maternity leave length can vary depending on employer size, individual eligibility, and the type of leave used. Generally, birth mothers in California can expect around 12 weeks of job-protected leave under state and federal law, with some paid benefits through state programs like SDI and PFL.