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

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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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[–] Drugmaster_general 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Being the details aren't known, it's hard to know if the mother knew it was a non viable pregnancy, if she received prenatal care, etc.

This is what the majority votes for, unfortunately....which includes many women.

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