The only way that men will take leave is if it’s incentivized. Then there is no stigma. It becomes the new normal. All you have to do is look at what they did in Sweden. Once it became a matter of a family missing out on one month of paid leave, men started taking it. It’s important to note that this is a key step in…

Oh man. I cried, Drew. You made me cry! Incredible writing. Thank you for sharing this story. I'm still terrified at the prospect of giving birth, but somehow, despite the horror, and in part— thanks to your empathy, it still seems worth it.