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Extend paternity leave, from 2 to 6 weeks, if a C-Section is medically required

Submitted by Abigail Stoker on Monday 22nd May 2023

Published on Friday 26th May 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 26th November 2023

Signatures: 143

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Extend paternity leave, from 2 to 6 weeks, if a C-Section is medically required

Petition Details

Paternity leave for partners of people giving birth is currently 2 weeks of paid leave from work. Having recently undergone an emergency C-Section myself, I believe that this should be extended from 2 weeks to 6 weeks, as this is the recommended healing time for people who have had C-Sections.

Additional Information

C-Sections are major surgery, and as a result the healing time for them is estimated to be around 6 weeks. When healing from a C-Section it is recommended that you do not do any heavy lifting, sudden movements, driving, and that you take time to heal at home. Therefore, you are likely to need help and support at home during this time, from your partner, especially with taking care and looking after your newborn baby. Extended paternity leave would support with this.


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