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The problem with 'bereavement' leave after pregnancy loss

Last month New Zealand broke new ground with a national policy of "Bereavement Leave" following miscarriage. This is a welcome development for all who care about workers' well-being and workplace equity. But post-miscarriage leave policies need a different name. A language of "loss," not "bereavement," would better support the full range of experiences and understandings of miscarriage...


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Pregnancy Test: An Interview with Karen Weingarten

Lara: How did you get interested in researching the history and culture of the pregnancy test? Karen: I’ve been writing about the cultural history of abortion and other reproductive technologies since

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