Is 'Short leaves of 6 weeks or less (the norm in the United States) were linked to maternal anxiety and depression and negative interactions with babies.' an autonomous statement, not logically connected to 'Long leaves of more than 6 weeks were shown to be beneficial for babies.'
Short leaves of 6 weeks or less (the norm in the United States) were linked to maternal anxiety and depression and negative interactions with babies.###Long leaves of more than 6 weeks were shown to be beneficial for babies.