MOTHERHOOD

If there’s one thing working moms know, it’s that life isn’t fair sometimes, managing the job and the home can take an emotional toll and a new documentary aims to show how it impacts women, families, and society at large.

The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

In April of 2021 millions of Americans walked away from their jobs. Many said the coronavirus pandemic forced them to rethink their happiness.

It’s one thing to be a new mom: Unpredictable, frazzled, busy; you’re trying to get to know your baby, heal your body and maybe even breastfeed, which can be unfamiliar and challenging, especially at first.

The moms of Team USA are building a legacy beyond their athletic accomplishments. Two-time Olympic medalist and mother of two, Jessica Mendoza, shares the stories of the Olympic moms who balance their family and career.

Tiffany Porter has had an 11-year track and field career -- from high school to the University of Michigan to around the world.

Judge Charlene Elder said there’s no magic formula for juggling a career and raising a family.

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DETROIT – Many people have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine as it’s being rolled out to more people in Michigan. Read More: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge answers COVID vaccine questions“Should I get the vaccine if I’m pregnant or trying to conceive?”Unfortunately, the answer is complicated with differing opinions. There were a very small number of women in the Phase 3 vaccine trials who became pregnant after their first dose and no adverse outcomes were found. Until there is more definitive safety information, the CDC recommends people who are pregnant and eligible for the vaccine may choose to be vaccinated. It recommends pregnant people to not use an MRNA vaccine in pregnancy unless the benefit of vaccinating a pregnant woman outweighs the potential vaccine risks.