Congratulations! You’ve gone through labor, and the baby’s out! After giving birth, there are just 4 more things to know about to keep your baby healthy and free of issues.
What Happens After Giving Birth? 4 Recommendations
Expecting Better Fish Chart: Fish to Eat When Pregnant
Which fish are best for you to eat during pregnancy? In Expecting Better, Emily Oster covers the best fish while pregnant, from best to worst.
Chances of Getting Pregnant by Age Chart
How easy is it to get pregnant at age 30? Age 35? Age 40 or 45? We’ve got the data here on your chances of conception at each age, along with charts showing the data. Contrary to what you learned in high school health class, it’s not that easy to get pregnant. Female fertility peaks in your teens, then decreases gradually from then on, until falling off a cliff around age 45.
Smoking While Pregnant: How Much Is OK?
While you may be a habitual smoker, pregnancy is a special time when smoking will affect the fetus. How much smoking is OK while pregnant? And what are the risks of smoking during pregnancy?
What Are the Chances of Conceiving on Ovulation Day?
What are your chances of getting pregnant, depending on the day that you ovulate? The good news is, your chances of getting pregnant are pretty good, ranging from 10 to 35%, depending on when you try conceiving relative to your ovulation day. However, outside of a range of days, you have 0% chance of getting pregnant. We’ll cover how ovulation works, your specific chances of conception before ovulation, and why the chance of getting pregnant varies so much.
Genetic Testing During Pregnancy: The 3 Methods
Does it make sense for you to undergo genetic prenatal testing? What are the different ways you can do this, and what are their pros and cons? Learn the three methods of genetic testing here.
Best Fish for Pregnancy: Ranked Best to Worst
You’ve heard that fish is good during pregnancy. But are all fish created equal? Which are the best fish for pregnancy? Is tuna good, or is it harmful? Learn all about eating fish while pregnancy here.
Expecting Better: Alcohol During Pregnancy?
The first thing we’ll discuss is common vices that people generally advise to stop during pregnancy – caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. There’s a lot of stigma and confusion around the use of substances in pregnancy. In perhaps the most provocative part of Expecting Better, Oster argues that caffeine and alcohol, in moderation, show no evidence of being harmful to the child.
What Not to Do When Pregnant: 5 Activities to Avoid
Just as common as prescriptions on diet during pregnancy are precautions about activities like gardening and hot tubs. Do you really need to avoid cats? How about avoiding having sex? Here’s a run-down of common activities commonly barred during pregnancy.
Can I Drink Coffee When Pregnant? What Science Says
There’s a lot of stigma and confusion around the use of substances in pregnancy. In perhaps the most provocative part of Expecting Better, Oster argues that caffeine and alcohol, in moderation, show no evidence of being harmful to the child.