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Christina Montoya Fiedler

Christina Montoya Fiedler is a news writer for Romper, covering breaking stories, politics, celebrity news, and more. Her bylines can also be seen on Yahoo News, MSNBC.com, Red Tricycle, BabyCenter and more. When she’s not sniffing out the latest news story, Christina can be found reading murder mystery novels, running around with her two small boys, and caring for her fur children (two guinea pigs and zebra finch). You will not find her at the gym, eating lima beans or withholding from that third cup of coffee. Follow Christina on Twitter @cmf2009.
Chipotle & Sweetgreen's Bowls Might Contain Cancer-Linked Chemicals, Study Finds
In a bid to be more eco-conscious, some restaurants have ditched its plastic and styrofoam dishes for more biodegradable options. And although this is a noble effort, a new report warns Chipotle and Sweetgreen's biodegradable bowls could contain…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
Mom Hilariously Warns Parents After Daughter Gets Siri To Call Her "Poop Your Pants"
It has become so second nature that most moms don't think twice about handing over their smartphone to a kid who needs some instant entertainment. But this parenting hack can be a tad risky, as this little girl who had Siri change her mom's name to…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
Catelynn Lowell Shares Being A Birth Mom Is "Hard" For This Understandable Reason
It's been 10 years since the world was first introduced to high school sweethearts Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra on MTV's 16 and Pregnant, when they made the difficult and mature decision to place their daughter, Carly, for adoption. A lot has…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
APA: Blaming Mental Illness For Gun Violence Is "Inaccurate" & "Stigmatizing"
Over the course of just one weekend, the United States endured two devastating mass shootings that killed at least 31 people and injured dozens more in El Paso and Dayton. And while the majority of Americans are calling for immediate gun reform,…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
When Did Princess Diana & Prince Charles Get Married? Millions Watched The Event
There's nothing quite like a royal wedding, right? When Prince William married Kate Middleton, for instance, it looked like the couple were pulled straight from a Disney movie. And, when younger brother Prince Harry married Meghan Markle, fans…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
Bernie Sanders' Kids Have Followed His Footsteps Into Politics
As the 2020 presidential race begins to heat up, voters want to learn more about the Democratic candidates. And while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders might be a familiar political figure, his personal life is often overlooked, which is why some voters…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
Trump's UN Representative Pick Has A Record Of Supporting Anti-Choice Policies
Trump has nominated his fair share of controversial picks throughout his presidency, and his choice for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is no exception. Although Trump first announced his nomination in 2018, his pick is up for a Senate vote,…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
New Study Explores Why Not Every NICU Baby Gets The Same Care
Researchers have tried to get to the bottom of racial disparities within medical care for years, specifically how adults are impacted, but a new review of studies published in Pediatrics suggests babies' health and medical outcomes are at risk as…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
This Hospital Is Dressing Up Newborn Babies In The ~*Cutest*~ Baby Shark Onesies
Hospital nurseries have long been celebrating holidays by wrapping and dressing newborns up in festive attire, like oversized stockings for Christmas, green caps for St. Patrick's Day, and heart-covered swaddles for Valentine's Day. But one Ohio…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler
Meghan Markle's Editor's Letter In British 'Vogue' Included A Sweet Nod To Archie
Anything Meghan Markle does is bound to turn heads, but it's her latest stint as guest editor for the September issue of British Vogue that has royal fans swooning. And with this prestigious once-in-a-lifetime gig came the task of introducing the…
By Christina Montoya Fiedler