The United States is far from the top when it comes to helping new parents adjust to blessed events.

In fact, it ranks near the bottom on maternity and parental leave — although, oddly enough, it comes off considerably better when it comes to paternity leave.

That's despite actions by some employers, and some cities and states, to mandate paid parental leave; as a country, the United States lags shamefully.

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