Jessica Kutz, The 19th, Author at ParentsTogether

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Two female workers in bright vests and hard hats look at a folder together in a dry, hot, sunny environment

Working in extreme heat is risky for pregnant workers. Advocates say passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help.

By Jessica Kutz, The 19th December 6, 2022

This story was originally published by The 19th. In Minnesota, a pregnant letter carrier said she had to use sick…

Pregnant person with yellow shirt, brown skin and curly hair holds door of home open for a midwife to enter

From wildfires to hurricanes, midwives could play a key role in disaster response

By Jessica Kutz, The 19th November 17, 2022

This story was originally published by The 19th. When Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017, a midwife rowed through floodwaters…