But it shouldn't be up to employers to institute this change. The U.S. is just one of two countries worldwide that doesn't offer a national paid family leave policy, and we have shockingly high infant and maternal mortality rates, especially among women of color. To date, only four states (New York, New Jersey, California, and Hawaii) have laws requiring companies to offer short-term disability insurance that mothers and fathers can use following the birth of a child. It's time for the government to put forth a comprehensive policy, and women from all income levels to advocate for it.