I thought this was pretty interesting, it's baby(and pregnancy and Mom) related rituals from around the world.
I am particularly impressed by this blurb about Canada: Working moms get a yearlong leave after they have a baby, and receive 55 percent of their salary during that year. This is a government benefit, and women are entitled to the same job or a comparable one when their leave is over. Many companies supplement this benefit with additional dollars during maternity leave. "Fathers are also entitled to 37 weeks of parental leave, but many still don't take advantage of this benefit," says BabyCenter associate editor Ann Elisabeth Samson.
I knew Sweden was great for families, but I hadn't heard about Canada. Good for them!!
I also like this idea: ChinaNew mothers receive a lot of care and attention, according to BabyCenter editor Joy Jia, and the pampering is a family affair. By tradition, new moms aren't supposed to leave their home for a month. Meanwhile, grandparents and other relatives take care of the household duties so Mom can recuperate and care for her baby. She's given high protein soups and other special foods during this time.
Monday, May 07, 2007
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i can't read that stuff, i get too jealous :-)
Wow I didn't know that about Canada either--though they are highly taxed for that benefit. But it just makes sense in the long run--after all, the next generation is a countries biggest resource and to give the babies the best head start that can be given is great. It really makes our country look sad, but our elected officials are too busy looking out for their own interests that they could care less. If enough countries start to do things like this, maybe it will shame them.
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