We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death in fact, it's vital that we do | Emily Oster

"There is an inherent tension between the historical success of childbirth and its potential dangers, impacting perceptions of medicalized versus natural birth experiences today."

"In discussing pregnancy through a data-driven lens, I aim to illuminate the complexities many face, especially regarding the often-ignored complications in half of all pregnancies."

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