In a perfect world, all new parents would be able to take paid time off to bond with their new babies, support their partners, and get used to the new family dynamics. Unfortunately, it's not that ...

Maternity leave varies widely across the world, with one country offering no paid leave and another offering up to two years.

Explore the U.S. and Canada's maternity leave differences in paid benefits, duration, and flexibility to see which supports new parents better.