Maternity Leave ... UK VS US

Apologies if I’m posting this in the wrong group but couldn’t find another suitable category...

I am from the UK and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to say I get a full 9 months off paid maternity leave. However, I am fully aware of the maternity leave for the US and honestly don’t know how you women cope? Something like 6 weeks paid maternity leave and even less for some? It sounds like being a parent is only for the rich in the states!

Do you find it hard? Do you wish your country would look at better maternity options for women?