The debate around maternity leave

Maternity leaves gives mother and baby a chance to bond (Photo: Shutterstock)

You never really conceptualize the magnitude of pressure that comes with taking care of a newborn until you have one. This is most likely why some organizations find it hard to give maternity leave the attention and payment it deserves. The debate around it is whether it should be paid and how long it should take. 

According to Baby Centre, a child needs at least three months with a parent, especially the mother, to thrive best. Newborns need to breastfeed or bottle feed, have someone to cuddle them and observe their milestones. Moreover, after delivery, a woman takes three to six months to heal well. All this is dependent on the type of birth option they went through. Vaginal birth heals faster, while a caesarean section needs more time. Therefore, how long should a company give their employees who should be going for leave?