Subject: Leave Application for Maternity Leave

Dear Mr. /Mrs. (Recipient’s Name),

My reason for writing this email is to pertain for maternity leave, as mentioned in our organization’s policy for female employees. I want to reward the leaves for a period of (No. of weeks) with the result from (Starting date) to (End Date). I hope that this request will be allowed.

As I will be away for a significantly long period, I have entrusted (team-mate name) with my everyday jobs and duties. In the case of an impossible emergency, Please contact me at (contact number)

Yours Sincerely

(Your Name)