How America Fails New Parents and Their Babies

Watch a thought-provoking TED Talk that explores the critical issue of paid parental leave in America. Discover why the United States lags behind other nations in supporting new working mothers and their babies. Learn about the economic, physical, and psychological costs of forcing women to return to work shortly after giving birth. Examine the urgent need for recognizing and addressing this hidden problem to secure America's economic future. Gain insights into the importance of providing paid leave for all working parents and understand how this policy change could benefit society as a whole.

How America Fails New Parents — and Their Babies | Jessica Shortall | TED Talks