Emily Oster
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Are Day Care Naps Ruining Bedtime? Here’s What To Do.
Daycare naps pushing back bedtime for your 3-to-5-year-old? Learn what research says, your state’s nap policy, and how to talk to your provider.
What's the deal with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)?
This week, Emily and Perry are coming in hot to discuss the existence of sex, specifically whether or not women have a DSM-5-designated disorder when they don't want it, or if that's a pathology…
The Data on Home Birth
Weighing home birth risks and benefits? Learn what the data says about planned home birth vs. hospital birth, transfer rates, and why your provider matters.
Does My Newborn Need Treatment for Jaundice?
Learn what the data says about newborn jaundice, how dangerous it really is, and what treatments are available for your baby.
What's the deal with cupping and dry needling?
This week, Emily and Perry dig into dry needling and cupping, the wellness equivalent to pain equals gain (maybe?).
What's the deal with red meat?
This week, Emily and Perry pull out their steak knives to cut through both the hypers, and the detractors, of red meat. Is it as bad for you as people say?
Community Focus: Dr. Emily Oster on summer and kids
Brown University Health, Parent Data Dr. Emily Oster speaks on the importance of summer camp, safe sunscreen for kids, protection against ticks and…
How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy?
How much coffee is safe during pregnancy? A research-based look at the 200 mg caffeine limit, miscarriage risk, and whether decaf is truly necessary.
What's the deal with methylene blue?
This week, Emily and Perry bravely platform methylene blue, a synthetic dye with almost godlike properties according to the influencers, and some fascinating uses (and risks) in reality.
Why Emily Oster Breastfed When Her Data Says Formula Is Fine
If you read Crib Sheet during pregnancy or kept Expecting Better on your nightstand, you already know Emily Oster.