How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one
May 2, 2024
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Emily Oster, co-author of 'The Unexpected', discusses navigating pregnancy complications, emotional challenges, and advocating for reproductive health care. The podcast covers the importance of support, understanding, self-care, and the evolving approaches to pregnancy and parenting through data-driven advice.
Expecting parents can better handle complications in subsequent pregnancies with shorter labors and improved management.
Informed conversations with healthcare providers are crucial for navigating pregnancy complications and ensuring shared decision-making.
Deep dives
The Importance of Data in Pregnancy
Emily Oster, an economist, utilizes data to assist expecting parents in making informed decisions regarding their care. Her book, 'Expecting Better,' challenged conventional pregnancy wisdom. Oster's new book, 'The Unexpected,' co-written with Dr. Nathan Fox, delves deeper into handling complications during pregnancies.
Navigating Second or Subsequent Pregnancies
Subsequent pregnancies are often less anxiety-inducing, with shorter labors and the potential for easier complication management. Oster's book provides insights on common differences between first and subsequent pregnancies, aiming to guide individuals through various complications and treatment options.
Empowering Patients in Conversations with Doctors
Oster emphasizes the significance of informed conversations with healthcare providers, especially when facing pregnancy complications. Addressing challenges due to time constraints and unanswered questions in medicine, Oster advocates for shared decision-making and effective communication to ensure productive discussions with doctors.
Pregnancy complications — like miscarriage, preterm birth or postpartum depression — are incredibly common. But expecting parents can often feel alone if they are experiencing these conditions, or like a second pregnancy is out of reach. This episode, Emily Oster, co-author of 'The Unexpected', on how to deal with complications when they arise, and make your next pregnancy a little smoother.