HealthyWomen’s Martha Nolan, J.D. and mmallampalli1, Ph.D. bring to light the economic and health inequities many women face today. Let’s celebrate the paid leave, childcare and maternal health initiatives of the BuildBackBetter Act
Consider first the permanent national paid family and medical leave program. The United States is one of just— and the only wealthy nation — that does not guarantee paid time off to care for a new baby, ill family members or oneself. While the four weeks of paid leave included in the act still pale in comparison to what most countries offer, it’s a step in the right direction.
Next are the significant provisions for childcare: free universal pre-K subsidies for many families with infants and babies up to age 2, and an extension of the child tax credit introduced during the pandemic through 2022. This is a lifeline for many families. With costs of center-based infant care averaging tens of thousands of dollars, parents, particularly women, simply find it too expensive to keep their jobs.
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