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United States Census Bureau | An official website of the United States Government Parental Leave and Employment Patterns for First-Time Parents in the United States: 2022 April 2025 Written by: Nestor Hernandez Report Number: P70-204 Introduction This report examines parental leave and employment patterns in the United States using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP). It explores the types of leave taken and examines shifts in parental employment surrounding the birth of a first child. The analysis includes both first-time mothers and fathers, providing insights into differences in work behaviors and leave arrangements of parents. Parental Leave and Employment Patterns for First-Time Parents in the United States: 2022 [< 1.0 MB] [//www2.census.gov/library/publications/2025/demo/ p70-204.pdf] Related Information Survey of Income and Program Participation Publications [/programs-surveys/sipp/library/publications.html] Families and Households Publications [/topics/families/families-and-households/library/publications.html] Page Last Revised - April 8, 2025