maternity leave
Donald Trump's Maternity Leave Plan Is a Big Deal, Too Bad It Sucks
Donald Trump's endorsement of the general idea that women shouldn't be punished for becoming pregnant falls short in many ways, but it also represents a historic break from the Republican Party.
The Mothers Who Regret Having Kids
Research shows that 97 percent of moms believe the rewards of being a parent outweigh the cost. But what about the 3 percent of mothers who disagree?
No, We Don't Need 'Meternity' Leave
But it might be nice if more people had the ability to take a real vacation.
Mothers Whose Babies Died in Day Care Are Calling for Better Maternity Leave
Ali Dodd and Amber Scorah both lived through every parent's worst nightmare. Now they're trying to ensure that no new mother has to suffer the same tragedy.
Crowdfunding Employees Among Few Who Don't Have to Crowdfund Maternity Leave
In the absence of federally mandated paid maternity leave, women the in the United States are turning to sites like GoFundMe to pay for what is considered a human right around the world.
Women May Finally Get Money for Unpaid Caregiving Work
Women are disproportionately affected by the negative consequences of unpaid caregiving work. A new bill proposed by Senator Chris Murphy and backed by Bernie Sanders ensures that anyone leaving their job to take care of a loved one gets paid.
For Women in Japan, Maternity Harassment Is the Mother of All Problems
Despite legislation declaring the practice illegal, one in five Japanese women still risk bullying, demotion, and even being fired when they tell their bosses they're pregnant.
Maternity Leave: How America Is Failing Its Mothers
Besides the US, Papua New Guinea is the only other nation that does not guarantee paid maternity leave. Broadly travels to the Pacific island and Sweden—where parents can take up to 480 days off—to compare to compare their options for new mothers...
The Real Moms of Cirque Du Soleil
Many women star in the famous Las Vegas circus, and typically at night. We met up with the circus moms and their kids to find out how they handle the balancing act.
From Here to Paternity: Women's Rights Groups Plan to Storm Netflix Headquarters
Netflix left low-wage workers out of its new unlimited parental leave policy. Women's advocacy groups aren't letting the streaming company off the hook.
The Problem With Netflix’s 'Unlimited' Parental Leave
It's certainly generous, but it's by no means a magic bullet for gender equality.
Being Pregnant in a Restaurant Kitchen Is a Special Kind of Hell
Changing tastebuds, extra sensitivity to smells, and swollen feet: How chefs are dealing with working in kitchens while pregnant.