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[ID] 808 [Interest Areas] Concerned Citizen [Comment] Maternity leave is a vital time for mothers to recuperate from labor and delivery, connect and bond with baby/babies, and adjust to a major life change. From first-time mothers adapting to breastfeeding, to a mother having subsequent children and the challenges of a growing family, time off after birth is imperative. Most mothers and/or families cannot afford to have extended unpaid time off. Employers should realize that paid maternity leave, or even partially paid leave, is not just a financial issue. Employees will have more job satisfaction and the future generation of the working population will be getting the best start possible. Additionally, it would be helpful to have paid leave that coincides with the Family Medical Leave Act. Every woman should be granted the opportunity to be home after the birth of a child for 12 full weeks if desired. When other developed countries offer citizens 6 months and more of leave and paid time off, it seems that the United States should be more than able to provide women with 3 months. Furthermore, paid leave should also be available to mothers that work part-time as well even if it is partially paid. [Topic] 
Paid Maternity Leave
Call To Action on Breastfeeding
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