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Updated on Mar. 16, 2026

7 minute read

Is Tylenol Safe in Pregnancy?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Feb. 12, 2026

9 minute read

How to Lower Your Risk of CMV in Pregnancy

Emily Oster, PhD

A pregnant person in labor is comforted by a doula who is guiding her through birth.

Updated on Feb. 9, 2026

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Why You Might Want a Doula

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

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Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

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Do Epidurals Decrease Maternal Morbidity?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

Can I Eat During Labor?

Emily Oster, PhD

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

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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

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Will a Baby Born at 37 Weeks Be OK?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

5 minute read

How to Manage Severe Preeclampsia and Early Delivery

Nathan Fox, MD

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Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

2 minute read

Should I Try Stomach Binding Postpartum?

Emily Oster, PhD

A pregnant person getting an epidural.

Updated on Dec. 29, 2025

3 minute read

Is There a Link Between Epidurals and Autism?

Emily Oster, PhD

A parent looks down at a fussy baby during a well-baby visit after birth.

Updated on Dec. 23, 2025

9 minute read

Mental Health After Birth

Emily Oster, PhD

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

Updated on Dec. 20, 2025

3 minute read

Why You Should Test for Anemia

Emily Oster, PhD

A woman in labor holding a nurse in pain.

Updated on Dec. 12, 2025

7 minute read

What to Know About Vaginal Tearing in Childbirth

Emily Oster, PhD

A "get well soon" balloon is seen against a hospital room.

Updated on Dec. 10, 2025

2 minute read

Should I Really Feel “Recovered” From Childbirth at Six Weeks?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Dec. 2, 2025

2 minute read

Can You Still Take Prenatal Vitamins After Pregnancy?

Emily Oster, PhD