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An arrangement of lavender products on a white background.

Sep. 20, 2023

3 minute read

Does Lavender Exposure Lead to Early Puberty?

Emily Oster

An image of a baby asleep on her side in a crib.

Sep. 20, 2023

3 minute read

How Dangerous Is It For a Baby to Nap on Their Stomach?

Emily Oster

A person getting a spray tan is seen from the back.

Sep. 20, 2023

1 minute read

Can I Get a Spray Tan While Pregnant?

Emily Oster

Image of cells and a needle from an IVF procedure.

Sep. 20, 2023

2 minute read

Are Infertility Treatments Related to Higher Stroke Risk?

Emily Oster

A close-up of a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese.

Aug. 30, 2023

2 minute read

Can Poppy Seed Bagels Cause Positive Drug Tests?

Emily Oster

A pregnant person leans against the wall in the labor&delivery unit of the hospital.

Aug. 30, 2023

3 minute read

Do Epidurals Lead to Greater VBAC Success?

Emily Oster

An ultrasound picture, a stethoscope and a readout of a heart monitor are seen on a physician's desk.

Aug. 23, 2023

4 minute read

Are Ultrasounds Safe?

Emily Oster

A white bowl of milk contains two pieces of "o"-shaped cereal and a spoon, arranged to look like a smiley face.

Aug. 23, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Worry About BHT in My Kid's Cereal?

Emily Oster

A "baby on board" sticker is seen in the rear window of a car.

Aug. 16, 2023

3 minute read

Are "Baby On Board" Stickers Worth It?

Emily Oster

A baby on a blue sheet wears a pretend parachute and skydiving goggles.

Aug. 9, 2023

2 minute read

Is High-Altitude Travel Dangerous for a Baby?

Emily Oster

A close up of a person opening a red packet of artificial sweetener over a cup of coffee.

Jul. 27, 2023

7 minute read

Is Aspartame Really Linked to Cancer?

Emily Oster

Frozen strawberries, a blender, and cup with a pink smoothie are arranged on a pink background.

Jul. 26, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Worry About the Recall of Frozen Fruit?

Emily Oster

A young child tries to do a headstand on a white mattress.

Jul. 26, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Get an Organic Mattress for My Child?

Emily Oster

A heavily pregnant person in a yellow shirt paces in front of a window.

Jul. 26, 2023

3 minute read

Is Mechanical Dilation a Good Option for Inducing Labor?

Nathan Fox

A child leans over a sink to drink water out of a kitchen tap.

Jul. 19, 2023

2 minute read

How Worried Should I Be About Chemicals in Tap Water?

Emily Oster

A freezer door shows bags and bottles of frozen breastmilk.

Jul. 14, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Throw Away Unused Thawed Breast Milk?

Emily Oster

A toddler scratches their head while wearing yellow noise-blocking headphones.

Jul. 7, 2023

2 minute read

Is White Noise Bad for My Baby?

Emily Oster

A children's slide and fort are seen, abandoned, on a smokey day.

Jun. 30, 2023

3 minute read

Can I Take My Kids Outside When There's Wildfire Smoke?

Emily Oster

A hand is seen lowering the blinds in front of a closed window on a hazy day.

Jun. 30, 2023

4 minute read

Will Wildfire Smoke Exposure Increase My Risk of Preterm Birth?

Emily Oster

Plastic toy babies are arranged in a blue egg crate.

Jun. 23, 2023

3 minute read

Will Donating Eggs Come With Long-Term Risks?

Emily Oster

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