- High-profile politicians like Rep. Sara Jacobs and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are openly sharing their egg-freezing journeys, highlighting fertility choices amid demanding careers.
- The US still has no mandated paid parental leave, so many parents rely on flexible hours, partners, or paid help to juggle work and family.
- More women are delaying childbirth—the average maternal age in the US rose from 28.7 to 29.6 between 2016 and 2023—reflecting career and logistical pressures.
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