There are disparities in accessing quality maternity health care in most every country, and most all health systems could and must be improved upon if we want to create healthy families who will thrive.
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One reason the United States is one of three countries in the world that do not have any form of paid maternity leave is that many American business leaders, like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, oppose any family-friendly policies. They scare people into thinking maternity leave will be a job killer.
No other health disparity is so stark; virtually every woman who dies giving birth lives in a poor country.
Maternity leave and parental leave is absolutely vital for strengthening families. It's an issue for men and women.
Maternal health remains a staggering challenge, particularly in the developing world. Globally, a woman dies from complications in childbirth every minute.
Access to maternal healthcare is a human right.
We should work to guarantee that there is a midwife or health worker by every woman's side during childbirth.
We need affordable childcare and paid sick leave so workers don't have to choose between their health and their livelihood.
For parents - women in particular - good quality, affordable childcare is vital.
We don't have enough support for maternal leave and the kinds of things that some of the European countries do. So we still make it hard on women to go into the work force and feel that they can be good at work but then doing the most important job, which is raising your children in a responsible and positive way.
It's long been accepted as fact that the availability of family planning services saves lives. Where women have access to these services, children and families are healthier, and society at large benefits.
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