Breastfeeding decreases risk of developing psoriasis

[Turnedlight]

Here in the USA 25% of mothers breast feed 3 months onwards - so must give it a shot, but ultimately discontinue. Many doctors:hospitals try to talk you out of bottle feeding, but I think it should be left up to the mother.

Quick look up gives the reason why - no paid maternity leave in the US. I hadn’t realised.. It’s hard to breastfeed when you have to go back to work. Yes, there’s also those who don’t get along with it, but no paid maternity leave is bound to be a big reason.

[mataribot]

That would be incorrect - as long as you have 1 full year of employment (full time) you can take up to 4 months of maternity leave and both parents qualify and it’s paid roughly around 2/3 (whats left after taxes). But after that you might have to return (depends on employer).

[Turnedlight]

That would be incorrect - as long as you have 1 full year of employment (full time) you can take up to 4 months of maternity leave and both parents qualify and it’s paid roughly around 2/3 (whats left after taxes). But after that you might have to return (depends on employer).

Sorry, on further reading I’m wrong, there’s no overall maternity leave rules, because it’s depends on the state where you live.

[Kat]

That would be incorrect - as long as you have 1 full year of employment (full time) you can take up to 4 months of maternity leave and both parents qualify and it’s paid roughly around 2/3 (whats left after taxes). But after that you might have to return (depends on employer).

Sorry, on further reading I’m wrong, there’s no overall maternity leave rules, because it’s depends on the state where you live.

Yeah we're like a lot of little countries with each state having some control over certain things and then one large country where some things are for everyone. A bit confusing at times. I know there have been complaints in the news, usually over women who don't feel their employer has made arrangements if they need to pump at work but personally I don't know anyone who has had issues with leave and/or employers who won't work with them.