Mark Zuckerberg is prepping up to take two months of paternity leave. The CEO of Facebook on Friday announced that he is taking two months paternity leave when his baby daughter is born. Though, he didn’t announce the due date for the baby, he added “every day things are getting a little more real.”
Mark Zuckerberg took to Facebook and shared the news. He said, “Priscilla and I are starting to get ready for our daughter’s arrival. We’ve been picking out our favorite childhood books and toys.”
He also said, “We’ve also been thinking about how we’re going to take time off during the first months of her life. This is a very personal decision, and I’ve decided to take 2 months of paternity leave when our daughter arrives.”
“Studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children and families. At Facebook we offer our US employees up to 4 months of paid maternity or paternity leave which they can take throughout the year,” he added.
“Every day things are getting a little more real for us, and we’re excited to start this next stage in our lives,” he shared.
He also shared a photograph saying, “Here’s a photo of Beast with our baby seat. I think he knows something’s up.”
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan announced the pregnancy in July. In a comment on the post, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said, “Mark and Priscilla, I’m so excited for both of you. Enjoy the precious early months with your daughter — I can’t wait to meet her.”
