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Sarah Handley

'It isn’t a holiday – it is crucial bonding time' - 70% of dads can't afford to take two weeks paternity leave, according to new research

Father holding his newborn baby and kissing his head.

Seven out of 10 fathers only only used part of their paternity leave because they couldn't afford to stay off work any longer, according to new research.

While maternity pay and maternity leave works differently to the options available for fathers, both parents are entitled to take time out of work to bond with their new baby and get to grips with what the first weeks of a newborn's life are like. But despite this entitlement, new data from charity Pregnant Then Screwed, has found that dad's are struggling to take the time they need to spend crucial time with their newborn.

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