Paternity leave is a momentous period in the life of a new dad. Time off work provides you time to support your partner, bond with your baby, learn how to care for them and adapt to a new life with little sleep. Using their full paternity leave is one of the top things that new dads do which make them better fathers. Studies have shown that taking paternity leave improves the mum’s well-being, can promote a baby’s development, reduces chances of depression, and parents are less likely to separate.