The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 led to a significant baby bust despite the fact that contraception was both rudimentary and almost totally illegal at the time. Others delayed or ended pregnancies amid news that COVID-19 could be more severe and more fatal in pregnant people. Yet only 1 in every 4 children whose parents can afford day care in Los Angeles finds a spot. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times)Ironically, Cha gave birth to Leo just weeks into California’s stay-at-home order in April 2020. Advertisement“I wish we would have bigger discussions about what’s causing people’s anxieties, outside of the pandemic,” Abadi said.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 24, 2021 12:02 UTC