FAQs

Dear Ovia, Will we still have time for each other?

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Hair dye, bug spray, house paint, and more: Just what’s safe?

What does unmedicated birth feel like?

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Episiotomy: what is it?

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What does breastfeeding feel like?

What is carrier screening, and how can it help?

What exactly is the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) for birth control?

What’s the difference between a cold and the flu? 

What is herd immunity?

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Pregnancy massages: what they are, and how they can help

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What to do if you think you’re going into preterm labor

Woman standing at the sink in pain

What to do if you think you’re going into preterm labor

What is sympathy pregnancy?

Is my vagina normal? What’s normal during pregnancy?

What are the common causes of miscarriage?

What happens during a miscarriage?

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

What is a missed miscarriage?

What is a molar pregnancy?

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Parent names for same-sex couples: What should baby call you?  

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What’s a doula, and how do they help?

What does “inducing labor” actually mean?

What is a birthing center?

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What happens after a loss?

What are cord blood stem cells? How are they used in medicine?

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What is lanugo?

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What’s a risky exercise during pregnancy?

What will my stomach look like after birth?

What if I have no morning sickness?