Mental Health
Talking Openly About My Miscarriage Saved Me
I was candid about my milk coming in, looking pregnant for days following my loss, the bone-chilling, all-day anxiety. I think it helped keep shame at bay.
Natural Disasters Are Increasing. Here’s What Happens If You Go Into Labor During One.
“If we close the door and a pregnant person has nowhere to go, what's going to happen?”
Would Group Prenatal Care Make New Mothers Less Lonely?
The group model of prenatal care cuts costs, promotes lasting friendships, and leads to better outcomes. Thirty years later, why isn’t it standard?
Adaptive Screens Are Great, But I Still Want My Son To Learn Braille
When only about 10% of low-vision kids are taught braille, something gets lost.
Do Babies With RSV Sleep Longer? It’s All About Keeping Them Comfortable
“When you’re sick, rest is best” isn’t just a Daniel Tiger lyric.
Emily Oster Never Warned Me About Prodromal Labor
When I brought this up to my midwife, she said, “Yeah, we don’t tell people about it because we don’t want to scare you.”
Inside The Uncertainty Of Taking Stimulants While Pregnant
Increasing numbers of pregnant people are resuming their ADHD meds after the first trimester, under the careful guidance of their doctor.
Against Lockdown Drills
I took my kindergartener out of school for his first active shooter drill — and then I went down a rabbit hole.
