We take comfort in news about viral acts of kindness toward the sick, the poor and others in need, experts say, but there’s a catch. Source: NYT > Business – Jacey Fortin
Sweden Finds a Simple Way to Improve New Mothers’ Health. It Involves Fathers.
The flexibility to have an extra person at home, even for a few days, offers significant postpartum benefits, new research shows. Source: NYT > Business – Claire Cain Miller
Equity for Fathers in Parental Leave Is Affirmed in New Case
As more employers offer paid time off after childbirth, a class-action suit has yielded a settlement in which JPMorgan has pledged equal treatment for men and women. Source: NYT > Business – Noam Scheiber
Commuting While Pregnant: A Long Ride Could Be a Risky One
Traveling 50 or more miles to and from work may negatively affect unborn babies, a new study suggests. Source: NYT > Business – MAYA SALAM
Noted: The ‘Winter Friday’ Off Is Now a Thing
Three-day weekends are an antidote to seasonal doldrums and workaholism. Source: NYT > Business