I was pregnant with twins and at 31 weeks i was hospitalised as i showed signs of premature labour. I was in hospital until the birth of my sons at 36 weeks.

My employer considered the 4/5 weeks before birth as maternity leave and not as sick leave which i applied for. They argued that any leave caused by my pregnany and certified by my doctor as being booked of work (unfit to work) has to be maternity leave.

Whould this be sick or maternity leave.

Thank you