The Guttmacher Institute surveyed about 2,000 American women in late April and early May and found that 34% wanted to delay pregnancy or have fewer children as a result of the pandemic. That outweighed the 17% who said they wanted children sooner or more of them. [Emphasis added] … [Read more...] about Report: U.S. Will Have Half a Million Fewer Births Next Year Due to Pandemic
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UK: One Third of Babies Born to Foreign Mothers, as Fertility Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Before World War II
The government could, if it wanted to, decide to give traditional families a boost by making tax allowances transferable, but has not done so. Such families are also denied access to marriage allowances, which are preserved for lower-income earners. Millions of women are forced into situations where, given the choice, they would rather provide for their family at home but they are compelled to provide at an employer instead. … [Read more...] about UK: One Third of Babies Born to Foreign Mothers, as Fertility Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Before World War II
As flu is on the rise, mom says: ‘I didn’t know I was going to lose my baby’ to the flu
He said it's not known why flu is a relatively mild illness for the vast majority of children and deadly to only a small percentage. Last year, flu killed 185 children, the highest number of pediatric flu deaths in a regular flu season, according to the CDC. … [Read more...] about As flu is on the rise, mom says: ‘I didn’t know I was going to lose my baby’ to the flu
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, wife Ciara welcome baby boy
FILE - Russell Wilson, left, and Ciara arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Feb. 24, 2019. Wilson and his pop star wife Ciara are now parents to a baby boy. The couple announced Friday the birth of their son named Win Harrison Wilson on Instagram. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File) less … [Read more...] about Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, wife Ciara welcome baby boy
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes poses for 2020 issue four months after giving birth
Fox News: So there was no hesitation to slip into a swimsuit four months after giving birth?Hoopes: I was aware people were going to have a lot to say. I remember I posted a video from the shoot and some were like, “Are you pregnant?” But the reason why I didn’t want to take a year off and come back looking better than before is that I wanted to be real. And this issue is about being real. When I was 22, I was striving to look and be perfect. But in reality, it’s unachievable because there’s no such thing. And they're so much beauty in your so-called flaws. My stretch marks came because I brought life into this world. My body changed because I had my son. I’m proud of it. … [Read more...] about Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Samantha Hoopes poses for 2020 issue four months after giving birth
