"You know, since so much FMLA is used for new mothers, it would seem pretty obvious that a person who couldn't afford un-paid FMLA shouldn't be having a child. Want to end poverty? Stop adopting policies that encourage people who can't afford kids, to have kids." This is so off base, I'm one of those fixing to be new mothers who has a great job and pays very well but because I have not been here for a certain amount of time I get no vacation days-sick days- or famliy leave days yet. So I'm planning on comming back in a week or two if possible. I think this is a good idea but, I think that there needs to be more rules to it. Only for a month maybe and your only allowed to recieve it a max of 2 or 3 times in your life.