Controversial usually infers topics of contention. Although the benefits of staying with your new baby as a mother or father isn’t controversial! With an 18% decrease in depression over the life of the mother, increase in father involvement and decrease in breast/ ovarian cancer; how can we argue with should maternity leave exist. More women who have access to paid leave experience loyalty to their company and increased wages.
Controversial usually infers topics of contention. Although the benefits of staying with your new baby as a mother or father isn’t controversial! With an 18% decrease in depression over the life of the mother, increase in father involvement and decrease in breast/ ovarian cancer; how can we argue with should maternity leave exist. More women who have access to paid leave experience loyalty to their company and increased wages.
Taking care of yourself can be hard when others, especially a baby needs you. When people say take care of yourself, you think yeah when… Mama’s need a community to ensure their rest and wellness. Mama box offers gifts for the person not the role of mama. I found myself reading this article and thinking, I’m glad my sister asked for help with baby number two. Just finding time to wash your hair may be a struggle, but with a sister to help entertain the baby for 20; there can be peace!