{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Where's the Lemonade?","title":"#6.10 Having kids now vs 20 years ago","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2332,"description":"Darren and Paige have 4 grandkids. 8, 5, 3 and 6 months. They are so fun to be around and it is so fun to see our kids be parents. They were just talking about how so much has changed since they had babies. From childbirth, what to feed your babies, how to raise them, parent involvement etc.. Let’s explore the differences and see if these differences are for the better or …. Medical Advances Prenatal Care and Screening:* Then: Limited prenatal screening options; basic ultrasound and some genetic tests.* Now: Comprehensive prenatal screenings, including non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for genetic conditions,  3D/4D ultrasounds, and detailed anomaly scans. Fertility Treatments:* Then: Basic fertility treatments like IVF were available but less refined.* Now: Advanced reproductive technologies, including improved IVF techniques, egg freezing, and genetic screening of  embryos. Birth Practices:* Then: More routine use of episiotomies, less emphasis on natural birth, 1 in 20 births were c section* Now: Greater emphasis on natural and personalized birth plans, midwifery, and doulas; increased options for pain  management and labor support.1 in 5 births are c section. Technology Information Access:* Then: Reliance on books, limited internet resources, and advice from family and friends.* Now: Extensive online resources, parenting apps, telemedicine consultations, and virtual support groups. Monitoring and Gadgets:* Then: Basic baby monitors, fewer technological aids.* Now: Smart baby monitors with video and health tracking features, wearable devices for babies, and smart nursery  equipment. Societal and Cultural Changes Parental Leave:* Then: Shorter and less comprehensive parental leave policies in many places.* Now: Improved parental leave policies in many regions, with some countries offering extended and paid leave for  both parents. Work-Life Balance:* Then: More traditional roles with often one parent staying at home.* Now: Increased focus on work-life...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AbNhumt2hVbZcTgz2Qf8P7RE5CXq8b7ECuhOS8ZX7Wk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExNzYvMTU1MDM3/NjEyNy1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}