Maternity leave: These countries offer the most (and least) paid time off
A look at a new mother's rights
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Pregnancy and new-born care looks completely different around the world. Some citizens get generous benefits and paid time off, while others are forced to maintain their careers shortly after giving birth. Based off of research from the World Policy Forum, click through this gallery to take a look at nations with the best maternity leave and the countries with little to no benefits.
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