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Mother's Day is behind us, but a mother's work is never finished. And as one author found out recently, comparing that work with a vacation is not the best idea.

If you're a working mother and you've taken maternity leave, you know what a blessing it is. Those first few days and weeks after the baby arrives are filled with joy, tears, and a lot of sleepless nights. But one thing new mothers aren't doing during baby's first days at home is taking "me time."

That's probably why a recent article in the New York Post upset so many. "I Want All the Perks of Maternity Leave," wrote Meghanne Foye, "without having any kids."

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This might be the first time I've seen anyone open a can of worms, the floodgates, and Pandora's Box in a single article.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/childless-parents-should-get-maternity-leave-time-off-too-author-says-opinion-164177/#OrOo0c2x2ZxJYFW3.99

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