Factory Pattern. 1  Factory pattern is a creational design pattern. 2  Idea of the factory patterns is to localize the object creation code. 3  This prevents disturbing the entire system for a new type introduction.
The average maternity leave in the U.S. is about 10 weeks, but about half of new moms took at least five weeks, with about a quarter taking nine weeks or more, figures showed.
Airman and soldiers currently on maternity leave will be able to extend their leave to 12 weeks, the memo states. Those who are using chargeable leave in connection with their maternity leave can convert up to 84 days to non-chargeable leave, it says.