Almost 1,000 baby deaths could be prevented in the US every year if new mothers were offered paid maternity leave, a study has suggested.The Chinese researchers said the measure would allow parents to spend more time with their newborns, reducing stress and making it more likely that any issues or infections were spotted quickly.American mothers are entitled to up to 12 weeks off to bond with their newborns — but this is unpaid in all but 12 states.
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