Ah, my dear, for us without fixed shops, there is no such thing as formal maternity benefits—no paid leave, no company money. We must rely on our own savings and the kindness of our community. In my co-op, we have a small box where we all put a few rupees each month, so when a sister has her baby, she has a little something to help. It is not a government scheme, but it is our own 'samaj ko sahara,' and that is what keeps us going, la.
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