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NICU Leave: A New Parental Rights Push

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
May 17, 2026
Duration
2:15
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Last updated
May 18, 2026

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NICU Leave: A Push for Parental Support in Critical Care - This podcast episode explores the movement for dedicated parental leave for babies in the NICU, with Colorado and Illinois already offering unpaid leave. The human impact is highlighted, as parents face tough choices between work and their critically ill newborns. Bipartisan support is growing for…

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NICU Leave: A Push for Parental Support in Critical Care - This podcast episode explores the movement for dedicated parental leave for babies in the NICU, with Colorado and Illinois already offering unpaid leave. The human impact is highlighted, as parents face tough choices between work and their critically ill newborns. Bipartisan support is growing for a federal bill, and some companies are starting to offer NICU leave. The goal is to ensure parents have the time and support they need during

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