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A woman in jogging pants and a hoodie smiles while standing on the beach.

Updated on Feb. 6, 2026

8 minute read

How Much Aerobic Exercise Is Safe During Pregnancy?

Emily Oster, PhD

A person in an ultrasound checkup

Updated on Feb. 6, 2026

10 minute read

What to Expect During Your Prenatal Doctor’s Appointments

A baby sleeping while a hand is touching the baby's head.

Updated on Feb. 5, 2026

15 minute read

Is Sleep Training Bad?

Emily Oster, PhD

A new parent holds the fingers of their baby after birth.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Does Birth Ever Go Smoothly?

Emily Oster, PhD

Epidural syringes point up agains a blue background.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Do Epidurals Decrease Maternal Morbidity?

Emily Oster, PhD

A high-angle view of popcorn spilled across a orange-red background.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

Can I Eat During Labor?

Emily Oster, PhD

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

How Can I Make Labor Shorter?

Emily Oster, PhD

A newborn infant holds a parent's thumb in a closeup.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

Will a Baby Born at 37 Weeks Be OK?

Emily Oster, PhD

A red manual blood pressure gauge and a plastic red heart are seen on a red background.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

5 minute read

How to Manage Severe Preeclampsia and Early Delivery

A close-up of the hands of an older relative holding a newborn baby.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Should I Make My Relatives Get a Tdap Booster?

Emily Oster, PhD

baby opening arms and ready for a birthday

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

Does Birth Month Determine Success?

Emily Oster, PhD

Close up of a postpartum belly with baby hands.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

Should I Try Stomach Binding Postpartum?

Emily Oster, PhD

A "baby on board" sticker is seen in the rear window of a car.

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Are "Baby On Board" Stickers Worth It?

Emily Oster, PhD

a pregnant adult laying on a sofa and reading a book

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Will My High Stress Level While Pregnant Hurt My Baby?

Emily Oster, PhD

A doctor checking a patient in a hospital

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Should IVF Patients Be Induced at 40 Weeks?

Emily Oster, PhD

a pregnant couple holding baby shoes

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Do I Have to Deliver at 38 Weeks With Twins?