<prompt> Under the ESI act, maternity benefit is allowed for how many days in case of a miscarriage:2 weeks4 weeks6 weeks8 weeks  <response>: Under the ESI act, an insured woman is entitled to maternity benefit for 12 weeks in case of confinement, 6 weeks for miscarriage, 30 days for sickness arising out of confinement. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 758. Chapter: Occupational health. 