His Paternity Leave Is Your Postpartum Plan
When new fathers take paternity leave, they’re helping the mother avoid physical strain and avoid getting back on her feet too soon. Involved dads give mom as much-needed care as the newborn by preventing the isolation and exhaustion that can spike her cortisol, which elevates postpartum risk, especially in Black women. However, American law doesn’t guarantee that parental time off for fathers will be paid, leaving them to rely on the FMLA or potentially access a private employer’s generous bene...
