Will Breastfeeding Really Make My Baby Smarter?
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Do Epidurals Decrease Maternal Morbidity?
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Q&A on severe maternal morbidity
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Emily Oster answers whether epidurals affect maternal morbidity, summarizing the evidence on risks, benefits, and what research says about epidurals and outcomes during labor and delivery.
Is Salt-Brined Food Dangerous for Babies?
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Could a Sound Machine Hurt My Baby’s Growth?
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Kids and Cannabis Gummies
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New study on kids and unintended ingestion of cannabis treats
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Masks and Face Touching in Schools
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Do masks cause kids to touch their faces more?
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Early Bedtimes for Kids
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How to help your kid get enough sleep
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Why they are useful, and why they didn’t generate headlines
Wins, Woes, and Feeling Lost
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Your stories for the week
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Your stories for the week
One Thing: Homework and Dinner
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Parenting with The Family Firm
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Did the “Four Fs” work?
Is It Really Necessary to Give My Newborn Eye Antibiotics?
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Q&A on bacteria
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Is Intensive Parenting Beneficial?
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Q&A on parental pressure
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Is Intensive Parenting Beneficial?
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Is Intensive Parenting Beneficial?
Can I Breastfeed if I Had Nipple Piercings?
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Q&A on scar tissue
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Will My Child Be Shorter If I Drink Caffeine in Pregnancy?
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Q&A on caffeine exposure
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Emily Oster breaks down what the research says about caffeine in pregnancy — how much coffee (and other caffeine) is safe, what’s linked to risk, and practical guidance for pregnant people.
Progesterone and Preterm Birth
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And what to know about the Makena recall
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Uterine Cancer and Hair Straighteners
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A panic-button issue
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What to make of the latest headlines
