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.
Even among the standouts, the average time off in 2012 was seven weeks of fully paid maternity leave, while new fathers received an average of three paid weeks, up from two weeks in 2008.Parents adopting children received an average of six weeks. Keep in mind that the list is not exhaustive.ven among the standouts, the average time off in 2012 was seven weeks of fully paid maternity leave, while new fathers received an average of three paid weeks, up from two weeks in 2008. Parents adopting children received an average of six weeks.