Having A Baby In The U.S. Is A Really Bad Idea

 

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Are we really the “best country in the world”? Are we? We’re not the best country in the world to have a baby. I’d love to see one example of something we’re first in — besides gun deaths and other troubling things. This image says it all, honestly. If we can’t treat new moms (or dads) well, what hope do we have?

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h/t Upworthy

Original image:?Women And Tech?and?Ivonne Karamoy


Tiffany Willis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Liberal America. An unapologetic member of the Christian Left, she has spent most of her career actively working with ?the least of these? and disadvantaged and oppressed populations. She’s passionate about their struggles. To stay on top of topics she discusses,?like her?Facebook page,?follow her on Twitter, or?connect with her via LinkedIn. She also has?a?grossly neglected personal blog?and a?literary quotes blog that is a labor of love. Find her somewhere and join the discussion.

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