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Welcome to our monthly discussion forum. This is a place to come together and share your thoughts on the most recent ParentData articles, general topics, and more. Remember to be respectful and kind. For any question reach out to us—ask@parentdata.org. Thanks for being here!

Before we begin, we want to let you know that today’s question and discussion are about late-term pregnancy loss, a delicate topic. If you could use extra support, please reach out to someone you trust. Postpartum Support International also has valuable resources for those experiencing loss and grief in pregnancy and postpartum.  When someone we know is going through a loss, we want to be there for them. We want…

Today’s question is about plastic, but really it’s about panic headlines. We are increasingly awash in new studies, new findings, and new headlines covering them. I love data, as you well know, but if we react to every new piece of evidence, it will drive us crazy and, as the questioner below says, make us think we’re doing it wrong. My antidote to this is to look carefully at what…