Among New Dads, 64% Take Less than Two Weeks of Leave After Baby Is Born

Among new dads, 64% take less than two weeks of leave after baby is born

When it comes to family leave, American fathers are left behind. In a survey of new fathers led by scientists at Northwestern University and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 64% of fathers reported taking less than two weeks of leave or no leave after the birth of their child. Only 36% of dads reported taking more than two weeks of leave. The survey is the first of a state-representative sample of fathers.

Among new dads_ 64% take less than two weeks of leave after baby is born (Northwestern University)

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