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[Today] A Texas mom was denied maternity leave after delivering a stillborn baby (www.today.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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On May 7, after an induction and 15 hours of intense labor, Andres gave birth to a stillborn baby girl. The baby weighed 8 pounds and 13 ounces.

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Andres was told that maternity leave does not apply to people in her situation, but instead is used for people who "give birth and care for a healthy newborn baby."

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Excuse me, but "a healthy baby"?

Anyone could have a child that doesn't turn out healthy, but is perfectly capable of living a life.