List at least three reasons why maternity leaves are important

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.


1. Lengthy maternity leaves are associated with
a. better maternal health
b. lower family stress
c. breastfeeding for longer periods
d. women are more likely to return to work after childbirth in those countries that have longer leaves
e. it is also more cost-effective for a company to develop a well-planned parental leave policy than it is to rehire and retrain new employees

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