Some employers expand paid leave for NICU parents, though dedicated policies remain rare
Key points
- Employers have expanded paid leave for new parents, but dedicated NICU parent support remains rare
- CDC data show nearly 1 in 10 infants was admitted to a NICU in 2023, typically for about two weeks
- Walmart is among a few companies that have recently rolled out dedicated NICU leave policies
Employers have expanded paid leave for new parents, but dedicated support for NICU parents remains rare, says Keira Sorrells of the NICU Parent Network. CDC data show nearly 1 in 10 infants was admitted to a NICU in 2023, typically for about two weeks. A few companies, including Walmart, have recently rolled out dedicated NICU leave policies.
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