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Dads who do this 1 thing help moms breastfeed longer—and science proves it

When fathers take at least two weeks of leave after their child’s birth, their partners are 31% more likely to still be breastfeeding at eight weeks.

Updated Mar. 14, 2025

The first Congressman to take paternity leave wants more men to follow his lead

Rep. Colin Allred was the first member of Congress to take paternity leave in 2019.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This NFL player just took paternity leave (and he should not have to defend that choice)

Football player Jalen Ramsey should be applauded, not attacked, for taking leave.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Don’t underestimate the way paid paternity leave benefits moms, babies *and* companies

Here are five significant ways we are *all* impacted when dads take paid leave.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

True life: When I went back to work after my son was born, it felt like my soul was still at home

Paternity leave is still largely a nonstarter in this country, a norm that carries myriad consequences.

Updated May. 16, 2018

Wish list: for all dads to get Mark Zuckerberg’s paternity leave

The new dad of two is sending an important message to policy-makers with his own actions.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

10 reasons I’m not that sad about going back to work, TBH

9. It makes me feel like a strong role model for my daughter.

Updated Mar. 15, 2022
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