Emily Oster

CEO, ParentData

Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, she went on to pursue research in health economics and is now a professor of economics at Brown University. As a mom of two, Emily was inspired by her own pregnancy and the lack of clear information to guide her decisions. She decided to use her expertise in reviewing and analyzing data to help other parents navigate these topics. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Unexpected, and The Family Firm.

Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, she went on to pursue research in health economics and is now a professor of economics at Brown University. As a mom of two, Emily was inspired by her own pregnancy and the lack of clear information to guide her decisions. She decided to use her expertise in reviewing and analyzing data to help other parents navigate these topics. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include Expecting Better, Cribsheet, The Unexpected, and The Family Firm.

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A person with a pregnant belly stands in front of a green hedge and holds a marijuana leave in front of her belly.

Jun. 7, 2021

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Covid-19 rapid antigen tests arranged in a pattern on a yellow background.

May. 27, 2021

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

May. 24, 2021

9 minute read

A medical registrar talking to some students during a seminar at the hospital.

May. 13, 2021

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A medical registrar talking to some students during a seminar at the hospital.

Apr. 22, 2021

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Covid-19 rapid antigen tests arranged in a pattern on a yellow background.

Apr. 15, 2021

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Covid-19 rapid antigen tests arranged in a pattern on a yellow background.

Apr. 6, 2021

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