Weekend Reading: Links We Like

This woman’s open letter to the president regarding maternity leave is an eye-opener. (Huffington Post Parents)

A fascinating look at how the development of a bioengineered uterus could revolutionize how fertility issues are handled. (The Atlantic)

New evidence is showing how the physiological benefits of pregnancy can actually help athletes in the long run. (The Guardian)

Chatterboxes, rejoice! According to a new study, babbling on (and on) to your new baby is an excellent way to get the little one off to a good start. (Science of Us)

Japan looks to its “supermoms” in an effort to jump-start a lagging economy. (The New York Times)

But only for so long, according to the criticism thrown at a woman in the UK, who says she’ll continue to breastfeed her six-year-old daughter till the tot decides she’s over it. (Redbook)

These photographs of C-section babies—all taken less than a minute after birth—are straight-up stunning. (Baby Center)

Actor and new mom Gaby Hoffmann never met a placenta she didn’t love (to eat). (New York Magazine)

This very cool visual pregnancy journal might change the way we document the nine-month adventure. (PSFK)