A Ghanaian Kojo Bedu-Addo has started an online petition to Ghana’s Parliament for maternity leave to be increased from 3 months to 6 months.

Kojo Bedu-Adu who started the petition said the current 3 months given to mothers as maternity leave is not enough especially in the era where both parents must earn to ensure the home survives.

“Our current labour laws provides just 3 months for our working mothers and wives to spend time with our newborn children before returning to work.”

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“This is simply not good enough for the productive years of the new-born and the overall productivity of the nation. It's also a barrier to motherhood and work.  Let's take the progressive step to change this legislation.”

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Many people who signed the petition argued that they believe the new mothers need the enough time with their newborns especially because of the exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months.