Increasing paid maternity leave can save infant lives

New research from McGill University and UCLA shows that increasing paid maternity leave can save infant lives. Use this evidence to advocate for increased paid maternity leave. It can be done and has significant benefits for all of society.

McGill University professor Arijit Nandi, who was involved with the study tells Here & Now’s Robin Young there is a lot of room for improvement in low- and middle-income countries.