1 phenylethylamine or PEA-This is an amine that naturally occurs in the brain and also in some foods, such as chocolate. 2  It is a stimulant, much like an amphetamine, that causes the release of norepinephrine and dopamine. 3  This chemical is found when you are falling in love.
Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave in the United States. by Ariane Hegewisch, Yuko Hara (May 2013) The United States is one of only four countries globally, and the only high-income country, without a statutory right to paid maternity leave for employees. In all but a few states, it is up to the employer to decide whether to provide paid leave.
Lastly, independent adoptions can be much less expensive than agency adoptions (which can cost anywhere between $5,000 and $40,000 for a private agency). However, in some situations, the adoptive parents in an independent adoption will still need to pay the medical expenses for the birth mother. Independent Adoption: Disadvantages One of the main disadvantages of an independent adoption is that many states place heavy restrictions on them.