A government report on Shared Parental Leave reveals a low take-up by eligible parents
Studies also show that a father’s increased involvement in baby care can mitigate maternal postpartum-depression outcomes. A study of how paternity leave affects maternal postpartum depression showed that a lack of paternal involvement was a significant predictor of the intensity of depressive symptoms.7 It is important to note that mothers’... See more
Karl Moore • A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
3 in 5 fathers (63.7%) took two weeks or less paternity leave following the birth of their most recent child
Less than a third (29%) of fathers reported being able to access enhanced paternity leave pay around the birth of their most recent child
Half (48.3%) of fathers who had access to enhanced paternity pay were still only able to take two weeks... See more
Less than a third (29%) of fathers reported being able to access enhanced paternity leave pay around the birth of their most recent child
Half (48.3%) of fathers who had access to enhanced paternity pay were still only able to take two weeks... See more
Joeli Brearley • 70% OF DADS WHO DIDN’T TAKE THEIR FULL PATERNITY LEAVE ENTITLEMENT HAD TO CUT IT SHORT DUE TO COST - Pregnant Then Screwed
70% OF DADS WHO DIDN’T TAKE THEIR FULL PATERNITY LEAVE ENTITLEMENT HAD TO CUT IT SHORT DUE TO COST - Pregnant Then Screwed
Joeli Brearleypregnantthenscrewed.comThe stats showed 86 per cent of all parents felt dads needed better opportunities to be childcarers today.