Benefits of FMLA. FMLA stands for Family and Medical Leave Act and it is a new law meant for allowing specific workers to ask for leave so that they can take care of their family members without risking their jobs. It also guarantees that sick workers can take a leave when they are unable to work due to their ailments.
Bobbi McCaughey's belly was reported by Newsweek to be 52 inches around, or just over 4 feet, which definitely puts her in the running for the world's biggest pregnant belly. Bobbi was on bedrest from the ninth week of her pregnancy on to prevent the babies from being born too prematurely to survive.
View. comments. Elephants are notorious for their long memories, but now they will be renowned for their lengthy pregnancies. Long-suffering Asian elephant Azizah was carrying her baby for 700 days - 84 longer than the average-and finally gave birth at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, Bedfordshire, last Tuesday. It is believed to be the longest pregnancy ever recorded at the British zoo-nearly two extra months over the normal gestation period of 22 months. And the baby, at just 16 stone (104kg) at birth, is the smallest in Whipshade's history. Scroll down to watch the baby elephants playing at Whipsnade Zoo this week.