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motherhood

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Recent Examples of motherhood Her eldest — the repository for her first memories of motherhood, who changed the shape of her days — is gone. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Early motherhood is fleeting, and the impulse to soak up every moment is human. — Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly. — John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2026 Amid the German actress' hectic career, motherhood has taken center stage. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Alba reflected on motherhood in an Instagram post on Mother’s Day. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Her ability to juggle tennis, businesses, motherhood, and philanthropy is a testament to the evolution of the professional female athlete. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Sarah Hoover Author Sarah Hoover is a best-selling author, art historian, and cultural critic whose work spans art, fashion, motherhood, and feminism. — Parents, 24 June 2026 As Scary Mommy expanded from a personal blog into a major parenting brand, Smokler built a following with her honest, often self-deprecating take on motherhood. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

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To make their point perfectly clear, women are sharing photos of themselves breastfeeding in front of Old Masters paintings in museums that depict the very same mothering act.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026
Yet the history of motherhood has remained largely untold, and the narrative is not often driven by the people who do the actual mothering.

— Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

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Here’s a look at Anne Hathaway’s best maternity style moments over the years.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
The landmark Ockenden report, led by maternity expert Donna Ockenden, found that over a 13-year period more than 500 mothers and babies died or came to harm due to inadequate care over a 13-year period in just one hospital trust.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026

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While many acknowledge the historical evidence connecting Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, there are some descendants who believe the evidence presented does not prove paternity with absolute certainty and is therefore inconclusive.

— Briana Stewart, ABC News, 4 July 2026
But he was sent back to the minors to create room for David Bednar, who was on the paternity list.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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