News Roundup
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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…
- NBC News reported that compared to other parts of the country, the odds of having a high rate of late-stage pregnancy loss are nearly three times greater in Southern states. The South also has higher rates of postpartum depression.
- The Guardian reported that British parents will now be able to take two weeks of bereavement leave after a miscarriage before 24 weeks. (They’re already entitled to bereavement leave in the case of a stillbirth after 24 weeks.)
- Business Insider looked at the booming baby tech industry, especially among millennial parents.
- The Atlantic [gift link] answered a reader question about wanting to want to play with your kids but … not.
- The Atlantic [gift link] also noted that fewer young people are getting into relationships than their counterparts in previous generations.
- CBS News reported that a new study found that parents providing drinks — or even just letting underage kids try alcohol — is linked to heavier drinking and alcohol-related issues later on.
- In The Cut, a woman wrote about the benefits of a six-month sex sabbatical with her husband (with mixed opinions in the reader comments!).
- Your Laugh of the Week comes rom McSweeney’s, with “Nothing Stands Between Us Teachers and the Brainwashing of America’s Children, Except This Beef Jerky in the Pencil Sharpener.”
Also, do be sure to check out the news update over at Corporette!
P.S. Happy Pi Day!
On Corporette Recently…
- The Hunt rounded up cute striped tops for work.
- We shared the first post in our money-saving habits series.
- We looked back at past Corporette posts, including employee benefits and perks, how to add a walking pad to your office for under $500, and the best networking books.
- We discussed how old our various devices are.
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