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Post Type: Pregnancy & Parenting Essays

A doctor measures the fundal height on a pregnant person.

Nov. 6, 2023

9 minute read

How Accurate Are Fundal Height Measurements?

Emily Oster

A person shopping in a grocery store adds a bottle of oil to their shopping bag.

Oct. 30, 2023

2 minute read

What Are Seed Oils, And Are They Bad For You?

Emily Oster

A parent hugs their children during school drop off.

Oct. 26, 2023

8 minute read

How Much Should Parents Help Their Kids With School?

Katie Davis

Yellow and pink menstrual pads are arranged in a checkerboard pattern.

Oct. 23, 2023

8 minute read

Better Know Your Menstrual Products

Emily Oster

An infant at a daycare smiles while playing with other babies and toys.

Oct. 16, 2023

10 minute read

Is Day Care Bad for Children?

Emily Oster

Round citrus fruit arranged to look like breasts.

Oct. 12, 2023

10 minute read

An Owner’s Manual for Breasts

Gillian Goddard

An illustration of a head, with the top opening up to reveal a rainbow of colors against a blue background.

Oct. 10, 2023

10 minute read

I Hit My Head and Learned Three Lessons

Emily Oster

Close up of the ear of a baby sleeping on their back.

Oct. 2, 2023

6 minute read

White Noise and Developmental Delays

Emily Oster

Two parents kiss a baby on either cheek.

Sep. 28, 2023

5 minute read

How to Baby-Proof Your Relationship

Yael Schonbrun

Smiling young child flexes and shows of a bandaid from a recent vaccination.

Sep. 25, 2023

13 minute read

Your Guide to Vaccines During Pregnancy and Early Childhood

Emily Oster

Pregnant person massages their temples while sitting on a couch.

Sep. 18, 2023

7 minute read

Stress In Pregnancy

Emily Oster

A patient looks out a window while getting an annual mammogram at a hospital.

Sep. 11, 2023

4 minute read

Is Cancer Really on the Rise Among Younger Adults?

Emily Oster

A group of babies listening to ParentData on headphones

Sep. 7, 2023

8 minute read

Why Kids Get So Many Ear Infections

Emily Oster

A woman wearing a scarf around her neck looks worried as she checks a thermometer.

Sep. 5, 2023

2 minute read

What's Going On With COVID?

Emily Oster

A parent holds up a child, dressed as a superhero, as the child flies through the air.

Aug. 31, 2023

5 minute read

One Thing to Make Parenting Easier

Emily Oster

A close up of a person looking down at a bottle of olive oil while cooking.

Aug. 28, 2023

8 minute read

Can You Really Make Your Baby Smarter By Eating a Mediterranean Diet?

Emily Oster

A parent places their hand on their baby's forehead to test for a fever. The baby is tucked under a blanket and looks sick.

Aug. 24, 2023

8 minute read

New RSV Prevention Drug for Babies and Toddlers

Emily Oster

An anemic person looks worn down while looking into the mirror.

Aug. 21, 2023

3 minute read

Why You Should Test for Anemia

Emily Oster

An older running in a marathon tosses water on herself as she crossed the finish line, arms raised.

Aug. 17, 2023

9 minute read

Competing With Your Younger Self

Emily Oster

A parent and child look at a book during a homeschool reading session.

Aug. 14, 2023

8 minute read

Is Homeschooling Worth It?

Emily Oster

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