German parents can make use of a national system of paid parental leave when they have children. This allows German families to care for their child and make arrangements for the child’s welfare, as well as for the welfare of the mother and family in general.
It’s quite a different story in the US, which is one of only two countries in the world (the other being Papua New Guinea) that provides no paid leave for parents. In the video below, you will find an analysis of the American situation by comedian and satirist John Oliver.