Amy Diehl, Ph.D. on Nostr: Maternity leave of 12 weeks or less is associated w/ higher maternal depression & ...

Maternity leave of 12 weeks or less is associated w/ higher maternal depression & other negative health outcomes. It can take an average of 6 months to start to feel normal. But 12 weeks paid is the max offered by most employers & many offer less or none.
https://www.axios.com/2024/07/24/parental-leave-time-off-us-optimal