Maternity & Paternity Leave

New moms often opt for maternity leave after the baby is born, but you may be surprised to learn that most companies don't offer paid leave - and don't have to. Here we teach you about your maternity leave rights so you know what to expect before you give birth.
Women working with her newborn
America Erased the Postpartum Pause New Parents Need—Here’s How to Get That Time Back
Pregnant office employee maternity leave stress
I Was Laid Off When Six Months Pregnant—Here's Why We Need Better Protections for Working Parents
The author carries his newborn son to one of his first appointments with his pediatrician.
Taking 4 Months of Paid Paternity Leave Made Me a Better Father
Mother and father with their newborn baby
FMLA: Everything You Need to Know
An image of money and baby objects on a colorful background.
How to Maintain Financial Stability on Maternity Leave
Dad telling baby about work day
Why New Dads Should Take Paternity Leave
working mom says goodbye to her baby, who is in a stroller with a clock on it. the illustration is in red, white and blue
How U.S. Maternity Leave Stacks up Against the Rest of the World