parenthood

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“Full Phil” took about an hour to reveal its point — that parenthood makes you a glutton for punishment — and the jokes are more gestures at where a joke should be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

You may have heard of doulas who help mothers during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“But delayed parenthood often comes with increased reliance on fertility care, and today, too many people who want children face significant barriers to accessing it.”

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Byrne, nominated for her performance in "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," told ABC the film was an "examination of parenthood."

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

They had played a similar trick with the instinct of parenthood.

From "1984" by George Orwell