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In the case of a new father, it would be appropriate to ask for a copy of the legal birth certificate. However, it may take some time for the father to produce this document. We will note that a father can take up to 12 weeks of continuous FMLA to care for and bond with a newborn. However, there is no provision under that law that would allow the father to take time off to provide childcare for the other children in the home.
If a doctor determines that a period of leave is necessary, expecting employees will be able to use FMLA for pregnancy. Parental leave. Men and women may use FMLA leave as parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child, which can be taken at any time during the first year after the child is born or adopted.