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A new paid prenatal leave statute in New York State grants 20 hours of paid leave each year to cover prenatal healthcare visits.
Expectant moms will be able to take time off work for necessary medical appointments without worrying about losing their jobs or income, thanks to a new law.
People who are already struggling to make ends meet may be able to put off getting vital prenatal care if this program weren’t available.
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“They really want to be at these prenatal appointments but sometimes because of their livelihood is on the line,” shared Ellen Trainham, an employee at Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network.
“This is a really important part of making sure that they don’t have to decide between a paycheck and a checkup,” said Roberta Reardon, Commissioner of the New York State Labor Department.
In vitro fertilization and other reproductive treatments necessitate regular office visits, so this time off can be used for those as well.
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Patients who have unexpected or frequent medical appointments may find this to be a relief, according to Dr. Adam Griffin of Buffalo IVF.
High-risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension, should be monitored early and consistently throughout the pregnancy, according to LuAnne Brown, CEO of the Buffalo Prenatal-Perinatal Network.
Mothers and their newborns are likely to benefit from paid prenatal leave since it will allow them to attend important medical appointments without worrying about how they will pay for them.
“It could be the end of their job if they miss an appointment,” Trainham stressed.