Weekend Reading: Links We Like

Sure, women have been having babies for eons without the help of apps. But, as this writer found out, a lot of parents-to-be don’t want to go without them. (New York Times)

This writer looks into why so much vitriol is thrown at fit pregnant women. (Daily Telegraph)

This five-year-old’s reaction to his mom’s baby news will make your day. (Hello Giggles)

Boxer shorts that preserve male fertility? They are out there… (Glamour UK)

Childbirth is heading into a new frontier on many levels. (Tech Insider)

Buzzfeed shows us what paid maternity leave looks like across the globe.

Qatar Airways is taking a big step forward by not automatically firing employees who get pregnant. (BBC)

An OB/GYN talks about how she made peace with unexpectedly getting pregnant. (Mind. Body. Green.)

Yet another delightful anecdote from the hallowed halls of Amazon. (Business Insider)