paternity leave and he feels he's missing out. >> it's the tiny nuances. the change in her cry that i'm picking up that you see, you learn from that. >> right now in the united states, there is no access to -- there's no guaranteed access to paid paternity leave. >> reporter: in the united states, 13% of employees are in workplaces that offer paid paternity leave to all new dads that compares to 19% of employees at places that offer paid maternity leave to new moms how important would you say it is for a dad to get paid paternity leave? >> for a family welcoming a new child, dads having access to paid paternity leave, absolutely critical they can bond with their child, they can support their partner, they can contribute to the well-being of their family. >> reporter: something secretary buttigieg was able to relish as a new parent. >> it changes everything you see the entire world in a new way. it's a beautiful thing. >> reporter: other fathers hoping for that special time as well kendis gibson, nbc news, new york.