5 companies with the best maternity leave

When it comes to paid leave for new parents, the U.S. is among the countries that provide the least amount of parental leave.

However, these big name companies are exceptions to the rule and prove they care about their employees and their kids...

5. Google
18 weeks of leave
Google's first employee to go on maternity leave is YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.

The mom has taken five parental leaves since starting at Google in 1999.

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4. Twitter
20 weeks of leave
Birth mothers receive 20 weeks of maternity leave at Twitter.
And fathers and adoptive parents get 10 weeks paid leave.

3. Facebook
17 weeks of leave
As if that's not enough, Facebook hands out $4,000 in "baby cash" for to cover expenses.

Plus, Facebook headquarter has breast-feeding rooms for new moms

2. Adobe
26 weeks of leave
Adobe provides a generous 26 weeks of paid maternity leave.

While dads and primary caregivers get up to 16 weeks of parental leave.

1. Netflix
Unlimited leave for one year

Netflix offers the best parental leave with up to one year after birth or adoption to (netflix and) chill.

During the 12 months, employees may return to work then go back as needed with infinite vacation hours.

Click through the gallery below to see photos of Obama maternity leave:

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