Postpartum Recovery in some Countries
It seems unbelievable that, despite motherhood being essential for the survival of the human species, it is so undervalued in many countries. For example, in the United States, there is no paid maternity leave, although federal law allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave with job protection, but only for eligible employees in companies of a certain size. Other countries, such as Germany and Switzerland, offer 14 weeks of paid leave, while in Spain it is 19 weeks. But is this really enough for a woman who has just given birth to recover? The quick and simple answer is no. Why? A woman's body doesn't recover so quickly after giving birth. This isn't just our opinion; science backs it up. Specifically, a study published in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology has determined that, generally, full postpartum recovery can take even more than a year. For decades, it was assumed that postpartum recovery was completed in just si...