Maternity and Motherhood in Tech
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Only three of 185 countries offer no paid parental leave — the U.S., Suriname, and Papua New Guinea — and U.S. law only guarantees 12 weeks unpaid under FMLA. Research shows 25% of employed mothers return to work within two weeks and paid leave improves retention: Google’s move to 18 weeks cuts new-mother attrition by ~50%. Practical fixes include private mothers’ rooms with a sink, cooler bags and pumps, onsite daycare or contracted conference childcare, and noting Minnesota law forbids pumping in bathrooms.
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