Paid parental leave is associated with maternal recovery, workforce retention, earnings, and longer nursing duration¶
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q1 i? Studies show paid parental leave gives mothers time to recover from childbirth, improves workforce retention and earning potential, and significantly increases the length of time mothers nurse. → A Call to Action on Behalf of U.S. Babies 2014
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A Call to Action on Behalf of U.S. Babies 2014¶
A Call to Action on Behalf of U.S. Babies. (2014). WestEd R&D Alert, Vol. 14, No. 3. http://forourbabies.org/wp/
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The article reports, citing research without naming studies, that paid family leave significantly increases the length of time mothers nurse, with health benefits for infants. It also states studies show paid leave aids maternal recovery and improves workforce retention and earning potential. No effect sizes are printed.
"Research also indicates that paid family leave significantly increases the length of time that mothers nurse, which can have important health benefits for infants."
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Paid parental leave is associated with maternal recovery, workforce retention, earnings, and longer nursing duration |
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Paid parental leave is associated with maternal recovery, workforce retention, earnings, and longer nursing duration |
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