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.
A: That depends on a few factors, such as where you work, how long you've worked there, and what state you live in, to name a few. The term maternity leave encompasses two types of time off. - Family leave refers to the time you spend caring for your baby after she arrives. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 grants all parents (including dads and adoptive parents) the same unpaid 12 weeks. You can begin the 12 weeks before you give birth, but then you'll have less time afterward.