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Nov. 28, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Induce Early?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Nov. 14, 2023

2 minute read

Is It Normal To Smell Different Postpartum?

A baby smiles while a doctor listens to their lungs with a stethoscope.

Updated on Dec. 12, 2024

3 minute read

What Are the Risks from Steroid Injections for Fetal Lung Maturity?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Oct. 25, 2023

3 minute read

Do I Really Need Pelvic Rest With a Placenta Previa?

Emily Oster, PhD

A woman looks into the mirror and rubs her temple as her baby grabs her toothbrush.

Oct. 11, 2023

2 minute read

Is Mom Brain Real?

Emily Oster, PhD

Two children pretend to give anesthesia to their teddy bear before surgery.

Updated on Dec. 12, 2024

2 minute read

Should I Get a General Anesthetic for My C-Section?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Jan. 22, 2025

3 minute read

Is There a Link Between Pitocin and Postpartum Depression?

Emily Oster, PhD

A pregnant person leans against the wall in the labor&delivery unit of the hospital.

Aug. 30, 2023

3 minute read

Do Epidurals Lead to Greater VBAC Success?

Emily Oster, PhD

A new parent smiles while holding their baby in an infant carrier outdoors.

Aug. 23, 2023

2 minute read

Zuranolone and Breastfeeding

Emily Oster, PhD

An anemic person looks worn down while looking into the mirror.

Updated on Dec. 16, 2024

3 minute read

Why You Should Test for Anemia

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Jul. 2, 2025

2 minute read

Should I Quit Drinking Seltzer?

A new parent covers their face in sadness as they sit on a couch holding a baby.

Aug. 7, 2023

5 minute read

Zuranolone and Postpartum Depression

Emily Oster, PhD

Aug. 2, 2023

2 minute read

How Can I Make Labor Shorter?

Emily Oster, PhD

A group of babies listening to ParentData on headphones

Jul. 31, 2023

46 minute read

Expecting Better at Ten

Emily Oster, PhD

Female doctor adjusting her eyeglasses, while looking at a patient in stirrups during an exam.

Updated on Jan. 7, 2025

3 minute read

Is Mechanical Dilation a Good Option for Inducing Labor?

Updated on Mar. 17, 2025

20 minute read

Your Postpartum Support Team

Emily Oster, PhD