motherhood

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What is it like to promote a book that’s critical of motherhood while you’re pregnant?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Hague has also been open with her fans about her struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, describing having her first child as challenging at times.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Then in her 50s, after her own mother died, she went through a period of regret that she had decided against single motherhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But a lot of times, the image of motherhood these influencers are hawking isn’t exactly the full story.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

She would buy books about motherhood and find a wet nurse and decorate the bedroom.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie