really hope your girl will recover very soon. it's heart-breaking to see her photos indeed.
being a working mother is really tough n stressfull in hkg. mother shud be the best person to take care of their children. ai~
in germany, mother can hv maternity leave up to 3 years. even though it's no paid leave, but your employer has to give you the same pay n position, provided you go back to work within 3 years.