Weekend Reading: Links We Like

A new look at the “chore wars” shows that men do less around the home—and women (surprise, surprise) do more—when the baby comes. (The Washington Post)

Well, maybe not secret, but real talk for sure. (Huffington Post)

John Oliver, of Last Week Tonight, points out how Mother’s Day fluff is all well and good, but when it comes to the important stuff—paid maternity leave—the U.S. is not delivering. (Gawker)

This in-depth New York Times piece, on the chemical dangers that nail-salon workers face (including fertility issues), is an eye-opener.

A writer explains why she announced her pregnancy at six weeks and why she wouldn’t have done it any other way. (Babble)

Penn Holderness, a brave (clueless?) dad, hooks himself up to a labor simulator to see what all this birth fuss is about. (Daily Mail)

Turns out many people have many misconceptions about miscarriages. (Science of Us)

Tesla’s Elon Musk defends himself against portions of a forthcoming book, one of which claims he chastised an employee for attending the birth of his child instead of a company meeting. (L.A. Times)

A new study shows that, when it comes to your baby's weight during childhood, keeping on top of your health during pregnancy can be the best thing you can do for him or her. (Health)

This woman’s short, sweet—and viral—pregnancy announcement caught her husband by surprise. (YouTube)