[Today] A Texas mom was denied maternity leave after delivering a stillborn baby - eviltoast

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.”

  • Drusas@kbin.social
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    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.