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[ID] 569 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen Health Care Provider [Comment] I think that most people only take the 6 or 8 weeks because that is all they are paid by their employer. Some women are forced to go back earlier than this. For a good breastfeeding relationship, mom's need at least 12 weeks off with their babies. Breastfeeding your child should be considered a reason to continue short term disability/paid maternity leave. You should be able to get paid for the 6 weeks for the mother and the other 6 weeks for the baby. I don't think you should necessarily be paid your full income, but there is no reason not to pay them for the full 12 weeks. I was able to take 12 weeks off because I have a significant income that allowed me to save plenty while pregnant. Lots of women cannot do this. All women should be able to take 12 weeks off if they are breastfeeding full-time. [Topic] 
Paid Maternity Leave
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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