pregnancy

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On moms.gov, there is no mention of paid maternity leave — or programs like Family and Medical Leave Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

"Pregnancy is like running a marathon, your body has been though so much and you can do more than you think," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

At Pregnancy Justice, we have been defending women charged with crimes because of pregnancy, and tracking pregnancy-related prosecutions, for 25 years.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The pop star, who opened up about her motherhood journey for her 2023 pregnancy book “Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie,” welcomed both her sons via C-section.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Pregnancy is long, offspring per pregnancy are few, and there are long breaks between pregnancies.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari