Best of Both Worlds Podcast Pregnancy in the Spotlight with CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes EP 415
Jul 15, 2025
Kristen Holmes, CNN's Senior White House correspondent and mother of two, candidly discusses her journey through pregnancy while covering a presidential campaign. She shares unique strategies for balancing her demanding career with early parenthood. Kristen reflects on the emotional transitions of maternity leave and the complexities of family planning, including the pros and cons of age gaps between siblings. Her insights offer a fascinating look into the challenges and triumphs of navigating motherhood in a high-pressure environment.
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Teaching Built Patience
- Kristen learned profound patience from teaching middle school children in Chicago.
- This experience shaped her ability to handle high-stress, demanding situations later in life.
Layer Childcare Strategically
- Layer childcare with both a primary nanny and an au pair for demanding schedules.
- Communicate childcare needs clearly with employers to balance work and parenting effectively.
Pregnancy on the Campaign Trail
- Kristen Holmes shared moments from covering the 2024 presidential campaign while pregnant.
- She highlighted a meaningful photo shoot and election night with her daughter as special experiences.