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Aubrey Plaza Pregnancy Renews Old Question: How Long Are Women Expected to Grieve?
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (491+ words) The actress is expecting a child. Her ex died by suicide just over a year ago, some noted in response. Society is still not OK with widows moving on, writes Candice Helfand-Rogers. This week, the world learned that Aubrey Plaza…...
She's Transforming the World of Postpartum Accessories
2+ week, 2+ day ago (249+ words) Courtney Boylan, Founder of Le Lolo. (Credit: Courtesy of Le Lolo) Courtney Boylan is the founder of Le Lolo, a modern postpartum accessories company making beautiful, functional products for new moms. Here's our lightly edited Q&A, from The Story…...
Death of Midwife Shows Dire Need for Access to Quality Care
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (360+ words) Dr. Janell Green Smith's "heartbreaking" passing is "unacceptable" in the U. S. , the American College of Nurse-Midwives said. Smith advocated for Black maternal health. A 31-year-old midwife who devoted her life to advocating for Black maternal health died early this year due…...