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Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announces birth of daughter
PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis announced Sunday that his wife Blayre Holmes Davis had given birth to their daughter, Harper. “We are grateful for the doctors, nurses and our doula for their care over the past nine months and during the delivery. They supported Blayre throughout her pregnancy and ensured her birthing experience […]
Pregnant women shouldn’t have to choose between a job and a healthy baby | Opinion
By Jeannette Cox Pregnant women in low-income work often face an unappealing choice: lose their job or perform duties that endanger their health and that of their baby. Walmart, the biggest private employer in the U.S., is a case in point. In 2007, the retailer fired Heather Wiseman for carrying around a bottle of water […]