Mothers need support to manage the demands of a scientific career with their family responsibilities.
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Not much attention has been given to how mothers who want to attend workshops and conferences are supported. This simple intervention can boost the presence of women in science.
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Having a baby could provide even more motivation.
Mothers are expected to be fully available to the demands and whims of children around the clock.
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Inequality across the domestic sphere – housework and parenting – jeopardises relationship quality.
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Policymakers can get more for their money when planing incentives for mothers to work.
Beyoncé: the Annunciation.
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The singer has been criticised for ‘fetishising’ motherhood. But by disrupting stereotypes she is striking a major blow for black women.
It’s about more than gender dynamics: Do social institutions get in the way of dads being dads?
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Why is it all about mom? Fathers want to be more involved in their children’s lives, but are limited by public policy and social institutions. This is a bad deal for dads, kids and moms alike.
Social media can lead to comparisons, which often can be depressing, a study finds.
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Social media seem like a great way for new mothers to connect, but there are times when it’s depressing. Here are some reasons new mothers may want to walk away from Facebook and connect in person.
Having children can drastically change women’s economic and financial status.
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The economic costs of having children are more often shouldered by women, so mothers tend to accumulate less capital over time.
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Family, friends and even strangers are judging pregnant women’s and new mothers’ behaviour.
Is there equality in parenting?
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The recent women’s marches were a reminder that equality in parenting has a long way to go.
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New research highlights the dangers of being too supportive when family relations are strained.
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Breast really best makes many mums feel bad.
Suicide is uncommon during pregnancy – it occurs more frequently when a pregnancy is over.
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The clinical committee reviewing obstetrics services for the federal government’s Medicare review said suicide is one of the leading causes of maternal death in Australia. Is that true?
Modern women are expected to juggle work, homelife and motherhood, mostly by themselves.
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The pressure on new mums can be overwhelming, but culturally they are expected to go it alone.
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High fees and independence make consultancy a popular option for professionals with families.
We need to actively build a mother culture grounded in safety and acceptance.
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An environment rife with shame is a fertile breeding ground for conflict: pitting mother against mother.
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Having a baby in prison can be traumatic, so how can this issue be solved?
More than 7% of Western women choose not to have children.
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Women who publicly state their desire never to be mothers in the traditional sense challenge the idea that woman and mother are synonymous.
Don’t worry about being the perfect mom.
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The quest to be a ‘perfect’ mother versus a ‘good’ mother may actually harm a mother’s parenting.
Bundles of joy.
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Fall in love, have a baby, watch your happiness and satisfaction plummet. Psychology researchers know the transition to parenthood can be rough on relationships.