News Roundup

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Some of the articles of interest to working mothers that we’ve seen around the web recently…

  • The New York Times [gift link] reported on a new study that found that a human pregnancy requires almost 50,000 dietary calories over the course of nine months — much more than researchers expected.
  • WalletHub ranked the best places in the country to raise a family in 2024.
  • Parents talked to experts to find out whether parents should worry about bird flu — and the answer is basically “not at the moment.”
  • The 19th featured a school in Spokane, WA, for pregnant and parenting teens.
  • LAist talked to LGBTQ+ teachers about their experiences as they wrap up a challenging year.
  • NPR spoke to journalist, professor, and mom Rachel Somerstein, author of Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section.
  • The Wall Street Journal [gift link] sent a reporter to travel with a yoga and meditation expert to get tips for calmer trips.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Belladonna, with “Treat Dispensers for the Middle-Aged.”

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