both alcohol and caffeine in moderation.

I’ve always been someone for whom knowing the data, knowing the evidence, is exactly what I need to chill out.

Women with a doula were less than half as likely to have an epidural, had shorter labor, were about half as likely to have a C-section, and were half as likely to have forceps used in delivery.

making good decisions—in business, and in life—requires two things. First, they need all the information about the decision—they need the right data. Second, they need to think about the right way to weigh the pluses and minuses of the decision (in class we call this costs and benefits) for them personally.

(www.safefetus.com).

neonatal seizures—these were more likely in the group without continuous monitoring—but

When I first got the positive pregnancy test I was worried

ultrasound dramatically increases their fluid levels.

before 36 weeks there are typically no restrictions put on air travel by your doctor or by the airlines.