Out of 43 countries, the United States is 28th in a study that looks at the well-being of mothers and children all over the world.
That's because the maternal mortality rate is 1 in 4,800---one of the highest in the world, according to the report. Thirty-five of the 43 countries did better than the U.S. on this.
The U.S. rate for under-5 mortality is 8 per 1,000. Thirty-eight countries performed better in this category than the U.S.
The U.S. has the least generous maternity leave policy, according to the report. In terms of duration and percent of wages paid during leave, it is one of the worst out of all wealthy nations in the world.
And, finally, when it comes to women in politics, 17 percent of the seats in the House of Representatives are held by women, which is staggeringly low when compared to the fact that 46 percent of the seats in Sweden and 43 percent in Iceland are held by women.
Norway is number one. The country has, according to the report, "the highest ratio of female-to-male earned income, the highest contraceptive prevalence rate, one of the lowest under-5 mortality rates, and one of the most generous maternity leave policies in the developed world."
Moms, imagine getting at least 20 paid vacation days.
Moms, imagine getting paid when you were sick so you could take time off and actually get better.
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