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Here's why data isn't bossy
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Emily Oster explains why good decision-making isn’t about letting data or instinct take over, showing how evidence, preferences, and real-world constraints work together to support confident, data-backed decisions.
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Q&A on different options
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Emily Oster explains why good decision-making isn’t about letting data or instinct take over, showing how evidence, preferences, and real-world constraints work together to support confident, data-backed decisions.
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Q&A on injections
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Meggie Smith breaks down what IVF injections involve, how painful they really are, and practical strategies to manage needle anxiety before starting a stimulation cycle.
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Q&A on getting pregnant again
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Emily Oster explains how past fertility experiences relate to future conception success, why fertility exists on a continuum, and how age changes the picture when trying to get pregnant again.
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How real diets compare to the new dietary guidelines, and policy changes that can help
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Emily Oster breaks down what Americans actually eat compared with the latest dietary guidelines, using national data to explain gaps in the American diet and the policy changes needed to close them.
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Q&A on waiting until you’re home
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Emily Oster explains whether newborns should be bathed in the hospital or at home, the benefits of delaying a first baby bath, and what the evidence says about baby bathing and newborn care.
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What the data says about severity, vaccines, and what actually helps
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Is this flu season really worse than usual? What the data shows about severity, vaccine effectiveness, and what actually helps protect you and your family.
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Prevention and treatment options
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What is the flu, how does it spread, and what actually helps? A data-driven guide to flu symptoms, treatment, prevention, and vaccination for all ages.
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How the new CDC recommendations work, and why they matter for parents
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The CDC has changed the childhood vaccine schedule. What changed, what didn’t, and what it means for parents—without panic, and without misinformation.
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Q&A on tracking your cycle
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Irregular cycles can make timing harder, but pregnancy is absolutely possible if you’re ovulating. We cover practical steps—tracking, ovulation strips, and when to check in with your OB—to help maximize your chances.
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Q&A on IVF
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How long can embryos stay frozen—and does it matter? We break down what the evidence says, why study design matters, and how modern vitrification has changed outcomes.
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Q&A on pain management
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Is there a real link between epidurals and autism? Emily Oster breaks down the original study that raised concerns, explains why its findings were likely misleading, and reviews newer research and meta-analyses showing no evidence that epidurals increase autism risk.
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Q&A on milestones and sleep safety
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When do babies roll over, and how does it affect sleep safety? Pediatrician Kelly Fradin explains the typical age range for rolling, early signs to watch for, what’s normal (and not), and how rolling changes swaddling and safe sleep practices.
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Q&A on development
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Pediatrician Kelly Fradin explains which developmental milestones matter most in early childhood, why wide timing ranges are normal, and which key skills doctors watch closely to support healthy growth in babies and toddlers.
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Q&A on safety
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Do you really need to toddler-proof your home? Emily Oster breaks down the data on toddler safety, what risks are worth prioritizing, and which toddler-proofing steps may be unnecessary overkill.
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Q&A on discipline
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Is spanking children effective or harmful? A data-driven look at how spanking impacts behavior and mental health, how common it still is, and what research-backed discipline strategies work better—without physical punishment.
