Why America Hates Maternity Leave

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Why America Hates Maternity Leave

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Sep 21, 2015

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Why is the United States the only developed nation that offers no federally mandated paid maternity leave? Cristen and Caroline trace the origin of America's paltry postnatal care to World War II and the business behind the American Dream. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Sep 21, 2015

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Why America Hates Maternity Leave

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