Today, a father or co-parent only has fifteen days of maternity leave – even if the child has to stay in hospital for weeks due to illness or premature birth. Moms get extra days of maternity leave — up to 24 weeks — as long as the baby is on neonatology. CD&V wants to eliminate this discrimination.
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CD&V wants longer birth leave for dads of children who have to stay in hospital for a long time: “Otherwise you don’t have a moment to stand still”
