{"id":33318,"date":"2023-06-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=33318"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:06:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T22:06:05","slug":"best-cities-new-moms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/studies\/best-cities-new-moms\/","title":{"rendered":"2023\u2019s Best Cities for New Moms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which U.S. cities support women most through the challenges of motherhood?<\/p>    <p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eeoc.gov\/wysk\/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pregnant Workers Fairness Act<\/a> taking effect on June 27, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">LawnStarter<\/a> ranked 2023&#8217;s Best Cities for New Moms.<\/p>    <p>We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on seven categories. We looked at average delivery costs, access to lactation spaces, and reproductive rights, among 48 total metrics.<br><br>See where your city stands in our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our <a href=\"#methodology\">methodology<\/a>.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#rankings\">City Rankings + Infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#top-5\">Top 5 Close Up<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#key-insights\">Key Insights<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#ask-the-experts\">Ask the Experts<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">New Era for New Moms<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"rankings\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">City Rankings + Infographic<\/h2>    <p>See how each city fared in our ranking:<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"0c6c6d4e-16fc-4f90-ac37-fa2119c6c390\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"2629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Infographic showing the Best Cities for New Moms, a ranking based on average delivery costs, access to lactation spaces, reproductive rights, and more\" class=\"wp-image-94464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic.png 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic-91x300.png 91w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic-646x2123.png 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic-46x150.png 46w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic-768x2524.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic-467x1536.png 467w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2023s-Best-Cities-for-New-Moms-Infographic-623x2048.png 623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>For presentation purposes, not all ties may be displayed for some metrics above.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"5c17b52d-e812-499b-9d6a-d6870b9144c9\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"top-5\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 5 Close Up<\/h2>    <p>Check out the slideshow below for highlights and lowlights on each of our top five cities.<\/p>   <div style=\"min-height: 535px;; \" class=\"ub_image_slider swiper-container wp-block-ub-image-slider\" id=\"ub_image_slider_31096c7f-4fa4-4a59-a95c-5785b6f74d3e\" data-swiper-data='{\"speed\":300,\"spaceBetween\":20,\"slidesPerView\":1,\"loop\":true,\"pagination\":{\"el\": \".swiper-pagination\" , \"type\": \"bullets\", \"clickable\":true},\"navigation\": {\"nextEl\": \".swiper-button-next\", \"prevEl\": \".swiper-button-prev\"}, \"keyboard\": { \"enabled\": true }, \"effect\": \"slide\",\"simulateTouch\":false}'>             <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Portland-Oregon.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of Portland, Oregon\u2019s skyline at night from the opposite side of the Columbia River\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 1: <\/strong>Portland, Oregon | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>57.52<br><br><strong>Maternity Care: <\/strong>15<br><strong>Child Care: <\/strong>15<br><strong>Mom Protections: <\/strong>7<br><strong>Affordability: <\/strong>85<br><strong>Social Support: <\/strong>32<br><br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/long-exposure-photography-of-city-buildings-432361\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tabitha Mort<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a> <\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/BostonLS.jpg\" alt=\"Lights glow from high-rise buildings on a wintery night in Boston.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 2: <\/strong>Boston | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>56.94<br><br><strong>Maternity Care: <\/strong>6<br><strong>Child Care: <\/strong>26<br><strong>Mom Protections: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Affordability: <\/strong>179<br><strong>Social Support: <\/strong>198<br><br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/city-buildings-during-night-time-4659963\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nate Hovee<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a> <\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Bellevue-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snowy mountains tower over Bellevue, a city of high-rises overlooking the water.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 3:<\/strong> Bellevue, Washington | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>56.68<br><br><strong>Maternity Care: <\/strong>17<br><strong>Child Care: <\/strong>42<br><strong>Mom Protections: <\/strong>17<br><strong>Affordability: <\/strong>7<br><strong>Social Support: <\/strong>50<br><br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/tiffany98101\/13830346683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tiffany Von Arnim<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a> <\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Seattle-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"A view of the Seattle, Washington skyline and Puget Sound, with the iconic Space Needle tower in the foreground\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Seattle | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>56.54<br><br><strong>Maternity Care: <\/strong>19<br><strong>Child Care: <\/strong>30<br><strong>Mom Protections: <\/strong>17<br><strong>Affordability: <\/strong>20<br><strong>Social Support: <\/strong>85<br><br> Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/aerial-view-of-city-buildings-3964406\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Fields<\/a> | Pexels | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels License<\/a> <\/figcaption>             <\/figure><figure class=\"swiper-slide\">                 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Orange-CA-1.jpg\" alt=\"A man walks around flowers and a fountain in a park in Old Town Orange on a clear blue day.\" style=\"height: 500px;; \">                 <figcaption class=\"ub_image_slider_image_caption\"><strong>No. 5: <\/strong>Orange, California | <strong>Overall Score: <\/strong>54.88<br><br><strong>Maternity Care: <\/strong>1<br><strong>Child Care: <\/strong>40<br><strong>Mom Protections: <\/strong>22<br><strong>Affordability: <\/strong>49<br><strong>Social Support: <\/strong>122<br><br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Park_in_the_center_of_Old_Town_Orange_in_Orange_County,_California_LCCN2013633273.tif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Library of Congress<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loc.gov\/rr\/print\/res\/482_high.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/figcaption>             <\/figure><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>             <div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div> <div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>         <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"key-insights\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Insights<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Gist<\/h3>    <p>East and West Coast cities \u2014 such as <strong>Portland, Oregon<\/strong> (No. 1), <strong>Boston<\/strong> (No. 2), and <strong>Bellevue, Washington<\/strong> (No. 3) \u2014 finished at the top of our ranking. These cities have great access to maternity and child care resources and offer the best legal protections for breastfeeding, working moms, and reproductive rights.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Although they have abundant resources, Boston and Portland ironically claim the 2nd- and 3rd-smallest populations of new moms, respectively.<\/p>    <p>Only 14 Southern cities scored in the better half of our ranking, and none cracked the top 50. <strong>Tennessee<\/strong> cities <strong>Clarksville <\/strong>(No. 191) and <strong>Memphis<\/strong> (No. 196), landed in the bottom 10 alongside five <strong>Texas<\/strong> cities, such as <strong>Killeen <\/strong>(No. 192), <strong>Mesquite<\/strong> (No. 199), and <strong>Pasadena<\/strong> in last place. These cities have low scores in most categories, which is particularly unfortunate in Killeen and Clarksville \u2014 they have the <strong>highest populations of new moms<\/strong> per capita.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standout Stats<\/h3>    <p><strong>Elite Access<\/strong><\/p>    <p>The Pacific Northwest is perfect for new moms. <strong>Portland, Oregon<\/strong> (No. 1), and <strong>Washington state<\/strong> cities <strong>Bellevue<\/strong> (No. 3) and <strong>Seattle<\/strong> (No. 4) boast high scores across the board. Bellevue claims the <strong>greatest access to doulas<\/strong> and the 4th-highest access to family practitioners. Portland offers the 3rd-highest number of mom and parent support groups per capita, while Seattle stands out at No. 3 in park access.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Other PNW cities \u2014 <strong>Spokane, Washington<\/strong> (No. 12), and <strong>Oregon<\/strong> cities <strong>Salem<\/strong> (No. 15) and <strong>Eugene<\/strong> (No. 17) \u2014 are similarly ideal for first-time moms.<\/p>    <p><strong>Mom-Friendly Mandates<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong> offers first-rate Mom Protections, with paid family leave <strong>job security<\/strong>, high <strong>wage replacement<\/strong>, and the longest paid family leave policy \u2014 <strong>12 weeks<\/strong> \u2014 in America. The state also allows parents to <strong>take sick leave for child care<\/strong> and has strong breastfeeding laws. Unfortunately, Bay State cities are among the <strong>least affordable<\/strong> for new moms, with <strong>Springfield<\/strong> (No. 35) the <strong>2nd-most expensive<\/strong> overall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>It Takes a Village&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>    <p>The national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanprogress.org\/article\/top-5-actions-governors-can-take-to-address-the-child-care-shortage\/#:~:text=The-,scope,-of%20the%20child\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">child care shortage<\/a> leaves many parents struggling to find trusty sitters and daycare options. <strong>Lincoln, Nebraska <\/strong>(No. 48), offers top access to both child care workers and daycare centers. <strong>Brownsville, Texas<\/strong> (No. 194), has the 2nd-highest number of child care workers, followed by <strong>Omaha, Nebraska<\/strong> (No. 43). Meanwhile, <strong>Tallahassee, Florida<\/strong> (No. 130), and <strong>Montgomery, Alabama<\/strong> (No. 180), have the next-best access to daycare centers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Cradling Comfort<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/strong> (No. 150), offers the most lactation spaces per 10,000 new moms, followed by <strong>Salt Lake City<\/strong> (No. 30) and <strong>Newark, New Jersey<\/strong> (No. 62). However, all three of these cities\u2019 states lag somewhat behind in breastfeeding laws. Mothers in each of these states have the right to breastfeed in public \u2014 and most U.S. employees are now protected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/pump-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PUMP Act<\/a> \u2014 but they lack specific and extensive legal protections adopted by states like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamava.com\/breastfeeding-law\/california\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Healthy Cities<\/strong><\/p>    <p>With today\u2019s national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcaredive.com\/news\/lawmakers-fixes-healthcare-workforce-shortages\/642994\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">healthcare shortage<\/a>, mid-sized cities offer top access to high-quality care for expecting moms. <strong>Irvine, California<\/strong> (No. 14), has the best-rated public hospitals, followed by <strong>Sioux Falls, South Dakota<\/strong> (No. 50), and <strong>Lincoln, Nebraska<\/strong> (No. 48). Moms can find the greatest access to OB\/GYNS in <strong>Grand Rapids, Michigan<\/strong> (No. 74), while <strong>Albuquerque, New Mexico<\/strong> (No. 94), offers the most nurse midwives per 10,000 new moms.<\/p>    <p><strong>Don\u2019t Break the Bank<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Pregnancy and childbirth can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2018\/jan\/16\/why-does-it-cost-32093-just-to-give-birth-in-america#:~:text=When%20things%20go%20wrong%20%E2%80%93%20from,bankruptcies%20in%20America%20each%20year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bankrupt<\/a> a new family. <strong>Honolulu<\/strong> (No. 39) boasts the most affordable average delivery costs \u2014 regardless of insurance coverage \u2014 when adjusted by the local average income. It\u2019s more expensive in <strong>Florida<\/strong>, which has the most expensive delivery costs with insurance and in <strong>Wisconsin<\/strong> with the highest delivery costs without insurance.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Room to Roam Safely<\/strong><\/p>    <p>It\u2019s important to be in touch with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.org\/en-us\/about-us\/who-we-are\/how-we-work\/youth-engagement\/benefits-of-outdoors-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nature<\/a>, but not all cities are safely built for adventurous kids. <strong>Lincoln, Nebraska<\/strong> (No. 48), <strong>Minneapolis<\/strong> (No. 29), and <strong>Virginia Beach, Virginia<\/strong> (No. 85), lead the way in Home and Outdoors, boasting impressive park access. Lincoln claims the top access to playgrounds out of all the cities in our ranking.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Sitter Spending<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Today, it costs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/articles\/it-now-costs-300-000-to-raise-a-child-11660864334\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over $300,000<\/a> to raise a child, leaving many families strapped for cash when looking for child care options. Parents in <strong>Frisco, Texas<\/strong> (No. 53), save on sitters with the most affordable rate, and <strong>Jackson, Mississippi <\/strong>(No. 179), claims the lowest annual daycare cost when adjusted by the average household income.<\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"ask-the-experts\"><\/a><\/p>  <div id=\"experts-block\" class=\"experts\">     <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-black mb-3\">Ask The Experts<\/h2>    <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might know what to expect when you\u2019re expecting, but what about post-childbirth?<\/span><\/p> <p>We reached out to a panel of experts for actionable, real-world guidance for first-time moms. See what wisdom they had to share below.<\/p> <ol> <li>What are the three biggest challenges facing new moms today, and what are the solutions?<\/li> <li>What is your best piece of advice for women considering motherhood for the first time today?<\/li> <li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many new moms struggle with symptoms of anxiety and depression. 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Even before the pandemic, at least about 1 in 7 new moms (15%) suffered from postpartum depression (PPD). In women of color and\/or living in poverty, the number is much higher (up to 50% of new moms in this group experiences PPD). In Utah, between 2017 and 2019, about 43% of new moms experienced anxiety or depression (before and\/or after giving birth) \u2014 and this was <em>before <\/em>the pandemic.<\/p> <p>A new study from Canada, in a low-risk sample of mothers who were mostly White, married, and well educated, 41% indicated that they experienced depression, and 72% said they experienced anxiety during pregnancy or within a year after giving birth. This was a self-selected sample, so moms may have opted into the study out of an interest in this topic, but it is safe to say that the pandemic has caused a rise in symptoms of anxiety and depression.<\/p> <p>Secondly, there is a constant onslaught of information for new parents to process. Of course, there has been lots of information about the risks of the pandemic and what to do about it in the past year, and this information has often been changing or confusing.<\/p> <p>But even before the pandemic, there has been an explosion of information about how to best take care of yourself during pregnancy and how to best raise a child. Some of this is information that is solidly based in research, but there is also a lot of mom and dad blogs (of varying quality) and an avalanche of advertising to new parents. New parents are made to believe that they need a ton of fancy products to make their baby smarter, better developed, and bonded. But the vast majority of these products has no research evidence behind them, and babies do not need specific toys for optimal development.<\/p> <p>Thirdly, we have a birth culture that often leaves moms feeling disempowered, emotionally unsupported, and alone. We tend to see birth as portrayed on TV: surrounded by panic, excruciating pain, and potential danger. While pregnancy and birth do place a huge burden on a woman\u2019s body, complications are still more exception than rule. We do need to have highly specialized doctors, in case there are risk factors or emergencies.<\/p> <p>But research shows that interventions in normal, low-risk births (e.g., inductions) tend to lead to more interventions, which tend to go along with stress. About 9% of mothers develop postpartum PTSD. This is often related to emergency situations but also is more likely when the mother is not told what is going on, why procedures are done, and what (if any) choices she has.<\/p> <p>After giving birth, parents are expected to go home from the hospital and figure out how to care for a newborn and for the mom\u2019s well-being without support or adequate parental leave. Other countries, such as The Netherlands and Australia, have nurses who come to your home to help the family adapt after the huge event of giving birth. All of these challenges are even more likely in women of color, women who are younger or less educated, or women living in poverty.<\/p> <p>What we can do on a societal level is to improve policies for parental leave, provide more support for parents around the time of birth (such as home visiting programs), and support high-quality childcare. Social support from friends, family, and fellow parents also greatly reduces risk.<\/p> <p>On an individual level, it helps to be informed and to know that you have choices (e.g., about how to give birth, if it is not high-risk). Be sure to go to your doctor for check-ups, and be sure to have them check in with you about your emotional well-being. Moderate exercise and mindfulness practices (like yoga or meditation) have been proven to reduce depression and anxiety. Pre-birth relaxation and visualization exercises also help reduce stress. Lastly, reach out for mental health support when you need it. There are lots of expert professionals out there who love to help.<\/p> <p><strong>What is your best piece of advice for women considering motherhood for the first time today?<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Follow your own intuition, and trust yourself. The vast majority of babies are born healthy, and every child has their own strengths, even as a tiny baby.<\/li> <li>Be informed, but trust the process once you decide you are ready for a baby. Use information wisely, but do not let all the news overwhelm you.<\/li> <li>Accept help whenever you can \u2014 it does take a village to raise a child. You are worthy of support, and you cannot take care of a baby very well if you do not take care of yourself, too.<\/li> <li>Know that you matter!<\/li> <\/ul> <p><strong>What is the best gift for a new mom and why?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Let her know she is loved. Most new moms will appreciate it if she feels you care about her.<\/p> <p>Offer her some time away from baby, a sensory experience (like a soft blanket or some time in nature), or just to spend quality time with you. All moms are different, so you could offer several options and have her choose something that would comfort her.<\/p> <p>Listen to her. 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I think the three biggest challenges today are finding consistent social support, finding reliable child care, and supporting positive mental health.<\/p> <p>To be clear, I don&#8217;t think these are new challenges. These have always been challenges for new moms. But the pandemic has really amplified these challenges. I think finding a child care situation that meets the families&#8217; needs can really help address all three of these challenges.<\/p> <p><strong>What is your best piece of advice for women considering motherhood for the first time today?<\/strong><\/p> <p>Enjoy it. The pandemic may have presented challenges, but it hasn&#8217;t taken away the joyful experiences.<\/p> <p>For those considering motherhood, I hope the pandemic is not the factor that keeps them from becoming a parent. In an ongoing study we&#8217;re conducting, we found that 58% of currently pregnant individuals said they delayed pregnancy because of the pandemic.<\/p> <p>While I think it is definitely worth planning ahead a little more to handle the additional challenges, I hope that people thinking about becoming a new mom don&#8217;t let the pandemic discourage them.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>                <div           id=\"expert-alison-gemmill-phd\"           class=\"mb-10 border border-gray-200 p-4 cursor-pointer lg:block\"           x-bind:class=\"{'lg:border-theme-green block': focusedExpert == 'alison-gemmill-phd', 'hidden': focusedExpert != 'alison-gemmill-phd'}\"           @click=\"openExpert('alison-gemmill-phd', 'expert'); expertIsFocused = true\">            <div             x-bind:class=\"{'items-center': focusedExpert != 'alison-gemmill-phd', 'items-start': focusedExpert == 'alison-gemmill-phd'}\"             class=\"item mb-4 hidden lg:flex\"             @click=\"openExpert('alison-gemmill-phd', 'expert')\">              <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Alison-Gemmill.jpg?wsr\" alt=\"Alison Gemmill\" class=\"m-0 mr-3 w-16 h-16 object-cover rounded-full lg:w-20 lg:h-20\">              <div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'alison-gemmill-phd'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-black font-medium\">Alison Gemmill, PhD <\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'alison-gemmill-phd'}\"                 class=\"text-sm leading-5 mb-2 text-gray-800\">Assistant Professor<\/div>               <div                 x-bind:class=\"{'trim-label': focusedExpert != 'alison-gemmill-phd'}\"                 class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health<\/div>             <\/div>           <\/div>            <div             class=\"hidden lg:block\"             x-bind:class=\"{'lg:hidden': focusedExpert == 'alison-gemmill-phd'}\">             <button class=\"flex items-center text-theme-green open-details\" @click=\"openExpert('alison-gemmill-phd', 'expert'); 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increased stress for families who are trying to ensure job stability while simultaneously finding suitable infant care; and premature cessation of breastfeeding. Thankfully, the political willpower to expand paid family-leave benefits seems to be growing.<\/p> <p>The second challenge is identifying strategies to balance work and family obligations. Women often take on most housework and domestic duties, and the pandemic has clearly exacerbated these patterns. For two-parent households, women should work with their partners to voice challenges and come up with equitable solutions, which might include outsourcing some domestic labor.<\/p> <p>The third challenge concerns the health of moms after they give birth. Infancy can be a rewarding but challenging period, especially when sleep becomes compromised. Moms tend to put themselves last when it comes to their health and well-being. Any small changes new moms can make to prioritize their needs can go a long way. And if moms feel guilty for engaging in self care, they should remind themselves that doing so makes them a better parent.<\/p> <p><strong>What is your best piece of advice for women considering motherhood for the first time today?<\/strong><\/p> <p>One of the best pieces of advice I received is that there\u2019s never a perfect time to become a parent. I think most people think that to start a family they need to have all their ducks in a row, so to speak. What really matters at the end of the day, though, is that you are able to provide a child with a loving home.<\/p>             <\/div>            <\/div>          <\/div>              <\/div> <\/div>  <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"methodology\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>    <p>First, we determined the factors (metrics) that are most relevant to rank the Best Cities for New Moms. We then assigned a weight to each factor based on its importance and grouped those factors into seven categories: Maternity Care, Child Care, Mom Protections, Affordability, Social Support, Socioeconomics, and Home and Outdoors. The categories, factors, and their weights are listed in the table below.<\/p>    <p>For each of the 200 biggest U.S. cities, we then gathered data on each factor from the sources listed below the table.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Finally, we calculated scores (out of 100 points) for each city to determine its rank in each factor, each category, and overall. A city\u2019s Overall Score is the average of its scores across all factors and categories. The highest Overall Score ranked \u201cBest\u201d (No. 1) and the lowest \u201cWorst\u201d (No. 200). Note: The \u201cWorst\u201d among individual factors may not be No. 200 due to ties.<\/p>   <div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"03c20d4b-1be9-494f-b29a-33ff0b961a5f\" data-type=\"interactive\"><\/div><script>!function(e,t,s,i){var n=\"InfogramEmbeds\",o=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\"),d=o[0],r=\/^http:\/.test(e.location)?\"http:\":\"https:\";if(\/^\\\/{2}\/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement(\"script\");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\",\"\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em>Sources:<\/em><\/strong><em> AreaVibes, Care.com, Child Care Aware of America, County Health Rankings &amp; Roadmaps, DoulaMatch.net, Federal Housing Finance Agency, Healthgrades, LawnStarter Internal Data, Mamava, Meetup, National Center for Children in Poverty, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NeighborhoodScout, PolicyScout, Status of Women in The States, Trust for Public Land, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Centers for Medicaid &amp; Medicare Services, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. News, Walk Score, and Yelp<\/em><\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Era for New Moms<\/h2>    <p>Motherhood is both a rewarding and challenging role, but balancing responsibilities is becoming increasingly difficult for working mothers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The percentage of working moms in America has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/05\/25\/working-moms-covid-recovery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peaked<\/a> for the first time since 2019, but many are still working from home \u2014 or not working at all \u2014 because they don\u2019t have access to <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/return-office-shoving-moms-workforce-183803223.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affordable child care<\/a>. Additionally, after the expanded child tax credit ended, rates of childhood poverty spiked by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kellyphillipserb\/2023\/06\/07\/house-proposal-would-restore-expanded-and-improved-monthly-child-tax-credits\/?sh=1c1fc6945d99#:~:text=2022%20saw%20a-,41%25%20increase,-in%20childhood%20poverty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">41%<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Thankfully, Congress is considering bringing the credit back permanently through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/928\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Family Act<\/a>. The recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/pump-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act<\/a> and upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/117th-congress\/house-bill\/1065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pregnant Workers Fairness Act<\/a> add further legal protections so pregnant employees and new moms can work with the proper accommodations and without discrimination.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Hopefully, these waves of legal protections and initiatives targeting new moms will leave first-time moms with a bit less to worry about as they begin the journey of parenthood.&nbsp;<br><br><em>PS: If you\u2019re a new mom, the last thing you have time for is mowing your yard. <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\"><em>Hire a local LawnStarter pro<\/em><\/a><em> to take care of all your lawn and landscaping needs while you spend precious time with your baby.<\/em><\/p>   <p><a class=\"js-anchor\" id=\"media-resources\"><\/a><\/p>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Media Resources<\/h2>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1CqTmVWLYD8a7tIbslDWKeR_yiyb8cWlK?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution image of infographic<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1DAez0eoaXqlbpkyhL553MwV4C0eEHQeRndj6mexkXWs\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-resolution images of cities<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/15ElpBG1yESc1vEypTsxdzL-igjTBZMKh3yp9VMEI-Bk\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022\u2019s Best Cities for New Moms ranking results<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Main Photo Credit: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/happy-multiethnic-friends-child-relaxing-home-1754539064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to start a family, but not sure where to live? 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