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a pregnant couple holding baby shoes

Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

Do I Have to Deliver at 38 Weeks With Twins?

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Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

3 minute read

How Can I Prepare My Body for a VBAC?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Feb. 4, 2026

12 minute read

How Midwives May Improve Birth Outcomes

Emily Oster, PhD

Nurse holding a new born baby

Updated on Jan. 29, 2026

11 minute read

Experiencing Labor and Delivery

A baby basket with onsie, stuffed rabbit, and sonogram picture waits ready for a baby.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2025

1 minute read

Should I Consider Membrane Sweeping?

Emily Oster, PhD

Updated on Oct. 10, 2025

2 minute read

What Should I Pack in My Hospital Bag?

Emily Oster, PhD

A person going through labor

Updated on Oct. 8, 2025

7 minute read

The Stages of Labor and Best Positions for Each

Emily Oster, PhD

A person and their parent holding hands

Updated on Oct. 2, 2025

2 minute read

If My Mom Had an “Easy” Labor, Will I?

Emily Oster, PhD

Pregnant person in a dark dress leaning against pillows in bed, with her hands on her stomach.

Updated on Sep. 30, 2025

2 minute read

How Common Is Preterm Labor?

Emily Oster, PhD

medical doctors in the operation theater performing surgery

Updated on Sep. 23, 2025

2 minute read

Do Epidurals Fail During C-Sections?

Emily Oster, PhD

A heavily pregnant person with her feet up at her office closes her eyes.

Updated on May 15, 2025

10 minute read

Does Labor Induction Increase C-section Risk?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Apr. 25, 2025

9 minute read

The Facts About Stillbirth

Emily Oster, PhD

A bowl of dates and a two date by the side.

Updated on Apr. 24, 2025

3 minute read

Can Eating Dates Help with Childbirth?

Emily Oster, PhD

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Updated on Apr. 23, 2025

4 minute read

Do the Benefits of Magnesium Sulfate Outweigh the Risks?

A person in labor

Updated on Mar. 17, 2025

9 minute read

Pain Relief During Labor

Emily Oster, PhD

Updated on Mar. 17, 2025

20 minute read

Your Postpartum Support Team

Emily Oster, PhD