Summary
A video of a mother, Mackenzie Brown, tending to her baby at 3 a.m. before heading to work has gone viral. The United States does not offer guaranteed paid maternity leave, but Brown received 16 weeks of paid leave from her employer. The video sparked discussions about work and parenting in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Mackenzie Brown shared a video of her caring for her newborn at 3 a.m. and leaving for work three hours later.
- The video received over 2.3 million views on TikTok.
- Brown works in technology sales and returned to work after 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- The United States does not have guaranteed paid maternity leave; some workers are eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave.
- Brown's company offered 16 weeks of paid leave for both mothers and fathers.
- The video led to comments about the challenges of balancing work and parenting in the U.S.
- Brown received support as well as assumptions and comments about her situation.
