A Navy dad was able to get 12 weeks of paternity leave through a new policy. It showed him just how much work goes into childcare, and meant his wife felt supported 'mentally and physically.'

• Jordan Heathcoat, a US Navy father, said paternity leave has given him a whole new perspective.
• In January, the US Navy increased parental leave for "secondary caregivers" from three to 12 weeks.
• The US lags behind other countries in parental leave, but a growing number of workers are taking it.

Jordan Heathcoat is getting to spend more time with his newborn daughter than he previously expected.