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wethebomb.ca :
Wow USA needs to do better. In Canada we get 18 months.
2023-03-24 01:56:17
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Kate P :
This breaks my heart 12 weeks is ridiculous! I'm currently 9 months into my 12 MONTHS of PAID maternity leave in Australia
2023-03-24 17:05:12
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Amanda 🤍 :
My friends who’s a DOCTOR with an insane schedule GOT THREE WEEKS FOR MATERNITY LEAVE 😭
2025-04-11 03:04:58
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Jess❤️ :
We are so lucky in the UK. Most companies only pay full pay for 6weeks then drops to about £600 a month. I feel so bad for you ❤️
2023-03-23 19:49:37
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Jenna McG :
I am in Canada, where normally parents can take 12-18 months. I am self employed so took 4 months unpaid. I feel your pain.
2023-03-23 20:59:04
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kass :
Taking 18 months off with my next babe… my heart just hurts for you US mamas
2023-03-24 22:50:27
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Taylor :
I am beyond grateful the military just approved an additional 6 weeks to our already 12 weeks of leave. I wish all moms had it and paid as well.
2023-03-23 19:53:17
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Trisha 🇨🇦 :
INSANE!
2023-03-23 20:10:55
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Eve Esson :
from uk and on mat leave now, got 6 months full pay 3 months satutory may pay ( £650 a month) and then I’m taking 3 months unpaid but still get hols
2023-03-28 20:14:33
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Tanya Aguiar 🇵🇹🇨🇦 :
Omg I was struggling here in Canada where we get 12 months or 18 months paid. I’m actually gonna be a SAHM cuz I can’t
2023-03-23 23:10:31
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Heather Astley :
9months! is what you need af least 😳
2023-03-23 20:20:05
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Janice :
It’s unimaginable that in the US you get so little time 😕 I’m fr 🇨🇦 & we are fortunate to get 1yr
2023-03-26 00:51:16
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Kelly Marie Smith :
I wish I could post a pick of my mouth drop! I’m so sorry you aren’t as fortunate as us in the UK!
2023-03-24 08:29:14
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meg 🤍 :
Full time EMT.. worked up to 38 weeks and took my generous full 7 weeks
2023-03-25 05:31:33
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Mandy💗 :
Seeing these stories breaks my heart. 12 weeks being generous is so sad.
2023-03-24 03:10:15
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Kourtney Moore :
I am a NICU nurse and received 6 weeks at 60% of my base pay. 😭 Thankfully I only work two nights per week and on weekends.
2023-03-24 05:58:36
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🌟🌟Momma_Bestie🌟🌟 :
I'm a Homehealth Aide maternity leave is my job being put on hold and hope to get my clients back when I can return asap
2023-03-24 03:18:49
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Tilly88 :
We get a year in the UK! 😳
2023-03-24 16:22:45
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Gina rohrich :
I was only given 6 weeks in North Dakota. Couldn’t do it so I quit so I could be stay home mom
2023-03-24 02:02:36
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Kay :
I got 12 weeks as well, went back for 2 weeks and resigned because I’m literally not strong enough🥹
2023-03-23 20:52:20
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Lauren :
I have no doubt this comment section will break your heart to see how little new moms are given. I can’t wait to see the day when that changes.
2023-03-23 19:34:49
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Owensmama222 :
I don’t understand. I’m in CA so it mayyyy be different but here you get the 4weeks before your due, 6-8 weeks after delivery, & 8 weeks of bonding
2023-03-23 21:40:31
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Gaby :
The fact that you have to drop off a 3 month old baby at daycare is so so so sad. America needs to do freaking better
2023-03-24 01:37:14
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BergenserHilde ❤️ :
dont the men have some leave also ? in norway dans have 15 weeks they have to taket after mom have taken hers.😳
2023-03-24 04:40:21
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Johanne Kaasen :
In Norway mom and dad get 49 weekend between them if you choose 100% paid. If you choose 80% paid its 59 weeks. if you have twins you get more ❤️🇧🇻
2023-03-23 21:40:58
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Nic Smith 🇳🇿 :
It honestly breaks my heart to hear stories from US around health care 💔 😔
2023-03-24 02:32:25
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Ange Wood :
It’s shocking! I’m in the UK and am taking a year- 9 months paid, final 3 unpaid. Something should be done these babies need their mamas!
2023-03-23 21:56:36
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Nikkie 🇨🇦 :
in Canada you get one year or 1.5 years depending in qhat you want and it's paid. that's simply NOT enough time.
2023-03-23 20:11:47
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Leslie Plant Jimmerf :
In the 20 years since I’ve had my first child I can’t believe that the US hasn’t improved at all. Don’t you have any politicians trying to change?
2023-03-24 01:47:53
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MARIE :
From Montréal. I get a year. I'm on my eighth month. So grateful
2023-03-25 15:18:48
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Mon :
I think here in Australia is 18 weeks paid? My company offers 22 weeks paid. we can also use annual/ long service leave to extend or unpaid until 1 yr
2023-03-25 04:08:14
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Daniela Sanchez :
I went back to work for 2 months, then I quit. I could handle not being with my baby. Now I’m broke 😔 thankful for hubby
2023-03-23 19:50:20
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Sue 🇨🇦 :
🇨🇦 here …. 🇺🇸 is letting families down
2023-03-24 23:03:29
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br33zin88🇨🇦 :
This is horrifying to me. My heart aches for you.
2023-03-24 02:00:15
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Tor Louise :
America really needs to do better for Mums and baby, it was hard enough returning after 9 months maternity leave.
2023-03-23 20:07:42
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Hayley Kennedy :
I’m so thankful that in the uk we can take a year x
2023-03-25 08:27:50
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THE NUB TECHS LTD™️ :
Wow American 😳 Here in the U.K. from my previous company I had 9 months paid plus all my accrued holiday entertainment….so a year just about, PAID !
2023-03-27 11:12:01
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Chloe McLean :
12 weeks?! You weren’t wrong… I’m shocked!
2023-03-24 03:38:50
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Erika🐺🇨🇦 :
Do you get paid for those 12 weeks ?
2023-03-24 01:32:05
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sezdan74 :
Wow that’s crazy 🥹🤦🏻♀️
2023-03-24 23:06:08
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Michaella Taylor :
12 weeks!!!! we get 9-12 months in the UK!
2023-03-24 09:31:50
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user5447689551254 :
Come move to Aus ❤️🤷🏼♀️
2023-03-23 22:59:29
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Christen || TTC :
As a Canadian… AMERICA DO BETTER. 🤯 I think I’m going to take 18 months next time! (Paid of course) and I feel so blessed to have that option!
2023-03-26 13:37:49
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Lindsey Repass :
I had 0 weeks of paid maternity leave. I took 10 for my first and then became a SAHM the second time around.
2023-03-23 20:16:17
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Kirstennn :
Wonder if they’d let you work from home!
2023-03-24 05:18:53
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Caryn Pender :
Wow! 12 weeks is crazy! Depends on your employer in Australia (they don’t have to pay) but our government give you 18 weeks pay. So my work gave
2023-03-26 09:59:08
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Aimee | Triplet Mum :
In the UK 12 weeks is the amount most still get 90-100% pay for after that you get maternity pay for upto a year! Americas maternity is sad☹️
2023-03-23 19:48:43
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Dellapru :
Wow it’s 39 weeks in the UK. The first 6 weeks is at 90% pay and the rest you get around £600 a month which is not a lot but better than unpaid 😳
2023-03-23 19:53:06
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Sam#alwaysbekind :
I’m the UK we can have up to a year. 12 weeks wow that’s a short xxx
2023-03-23 20:24:29
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Alexis Van Riper :
“12 weeks available but your doctor appointments during pregnancy come out of your leave and only 6 are paid” 🙄 and you only get 12 weeks if you’re
2023-03-23 20:19:25
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Elisha :
Can you take another 3 months unpaid by any chance?
2023-03-23 22:34:28
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Meaghann :
12 or 18 months in Canada 🇨🇦. 12 weeks shouldn't be considered generous in other countries 😔😔
2023-03-23 22:08:39
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molldoll :
Currently bin on 2.5 years on maternity leave in the last 3 years in Canada 😭 im so so sad for you
2023-03-24 03:55:09
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itsallaboutaboutthem :
It’s sad that most get 6 weeks unpaid. I decided to not go back and best choice I made. I couldn’t leave my babies with someone else
2023-03-23 20:06:26
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sofia.nordl :
I'm going back to work in April. My daughter is 7,5 months. My husband will stay home with her for an additional 6 months. I'm from Finland.
2023-03-23 20:06:12
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Shira :
So you mean you are actually supposed to drop a 12 week old baby off at a daycare? America do better
2023-03-24 21:06:37
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Emily Smith :
Would you be able to keep him home some days with your work schedule or does it just not work?
2023-03-23 19:51:38
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