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Pregnant woman in hospital bed with continous fetal monitoring bands

Updated on Apr. 28, 2026

4 minute read

What to Know About Continuous vs. Intermittent Fetal Monitoring in Labor

Emily Oster, PhD

Baby holding mom's finger

Updated on Apr. 27, 2026

3 minute read

Can You Prevent Shoulder Dystocia?

Emily Oster, PhD

Newborn with umbilical cord

Updated on Apr. 27, 2026

2 minute read

What’s the Data on Delayed Cord Clamping?

Emily Oster, PhD

Woman in labor leaning on nurse

Updated on Apr. 23, 2026

11 minute read

All About VBAC

Ann Ledbetter, CNM

Newborn baby at hospital with mother

Updated on Apr. 23, 2026

3 minute read

Is the Vitamin K Shot Necessary for Newborns?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Apr. 14, 2026

8 minute read

Is Tylenol Safe in Pregnancy?

Emily Oster, PhD

ParentData village illustration of the confusing postpartum landscape

Updated on Mar. 23, 2026

4 minute read

Our Top Reader Comments on Postpartum

Team ParentData

A pregnant person touching her belly.

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

7 minute read

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

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

Nathan Fox, MD

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