average maternity leave

With no guaranteed paid leave, moms in the U.S. take far less maternity leave than nearly every other country. – Photo credit: Courtesy of @marissa_jeanne/TikTok

Family, Motherhood, Popular

Mom’s tearful post about leaving twins after maternity leave has people debating U.S. policy

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Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

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