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I have seen parking spots for pregnant women. And women with more than one baby or toddler and tow.  That's a subgroup of people who really can use these spaces. Hauling around little kids, or kids who are on the way isn't easy
This isn't legally enforceable, but who in the world but take one of those spots if they didn't need it?
As for me, I'm an older woman. When I park at a place where I know there are going to be less mobile individuals, I deliberately park closer to the back of the lot. I hope this might help someone who needs a closer spot
God has blessed me with excellent health and ability to walk and run, even in my old age. I guess that's my way of paying it forward
The only special parking I’ve ever seen is for disabled people, taxis or delivery lorries. >

I’ve seen for law enforcement, military/veterans, and specific workers/positions within a company. >

Oh. Employee parking is another one I’ve seen, but I’m in the UK and not everywhere has it. >

Gotchya. Im in the US. Depending on where you are, you’ll see signs reserving parking for different things. Required, generally, is handicap/disabled parking. Then most common is for pregnant people and for law enforcement, military/veterans, and first responders. Less common is for employees or execs. >

I know how reserved parking works, we just don’t get it much here. We have mainly disability spaces, delivery spaces and some for people with young kids (but they’re almost always at supermarkets). Anyway, there’s always going to be some arsehole in a Mercedes taking up two disabled spots at once.