The lack of federally mandated, paid family leave has long been a pain point in the lives of American workers. The United States, which lags far behind other industrialized nations in this respect, is one of few countries that still fails to provide working families with guaranteed paid leave for postpartum mothers and other caregivers. Other countries in this category
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Since the dawn of time, or at least during my 31 trips around the sun, it seems as though mothers near and far have been trying to crack the code of the “perfect family.” Let’s get one obvious thing out of the way: there is no such thing as the perfect family. I think we all innately understand that determining
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I was born a worrier. The intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, and anxiety started at a very young age and never really subsided. As the years passed, I learned how to cope with this internal war in different ways. Some healthy, like prescribed medication, therapy, and meditation- and some not so healthy (hello binge-drinking college years). But at the end of
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Did you know that 80% of the Americans who left the workforce in September 2020 were women? With schools switching to remote learning and social distancing mandates held in every state, it’s no surprise that the responsibility to make last-minute accommodations this past year mainly fell on mothers. Needless to say, we here at Latched Mama were no exception. As
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It’s easy to assume that breastfeeding is universally accessible to all mothers, but in reality, this sentiment could not be further from the truth. Although breastfeeding rates in America have continued to rise over the past several decades, when we break down the demographics behind this upward trend, we start to spot some startling inequities. For example, the breastfeeding initiation
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Some people might be under the impression that a birth plan is something like a script. A preconceived plot that must be followed indefinitely with sound, lighting, and main characters already established. In reality, however, a birth plan isn’t a script- and it also isn’t just about selecting your music and lighting (although for some mamas, it can be!) Rather,
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In the mood for something sweet? This week on Latched Mama After Hours, Melissa and Lindi whipped up a few of their family’s FAVORITE desserts, leaving all of us DROOLING for a taste. Best of all? They’re simple enough for anyone to recreate! We know that motherhood doesn’t always leave much time to channel your inner Ina Garten, which is
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Whether it’s reconstructive surgery or for cosmetic reasons, if and why a woman chooses to get breast implants or any breast surgery is a highly personal decision that shouldn’t be up for speculation or debate. Perhaps you are considering a breast augmentation, or maybe you already have implants and are wondering if you will still be able to nurse your
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It’s no secret that breastfeeding is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your baby. From providing your little one with virus-fighting antibodies to reducing their risk of developing type-2 diabetes and childhood cancer, it is believed that increasing breastfeeding to near-universal levels could save an astonishing 700,000+ lives per year. However, this information isn’t actually as
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UPDATE Breastfeeding Moms will now be permitted to bring their nursing children to the Tokyo Olympics! Early last week, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) stated that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan would be closing its borders and NOT allowing fans to travel from other countries to attend the Games. These restrictions also included athlete’s family members. This, however, served
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