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ParentData.org is a guide for parents, people who want to be parents, or anyone who likes to do their research before making a decision. With new articles and Q&As every week—along with over three years’ worth of writing—ParentData aims to give you the numbers and decision-making tools you need to feel more empowered as you make your own pregnancy, parenting, and health choices. 

It’s written by me — Emily Oster. I’m a professor of economics at Brown University and the author of three books on pregnancy and parenting: Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. I was named to the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in the world. I’m also a mom of two kids who likes to run and doesn’t sleep enough. 

At the end of the day, I hope everything that I write helps future generations of parents feel more empowered and relaxed throughout their journey. 

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Emily Oster 

Author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet and The Family Firm. Writer of ParentData. Mom. Economics Professor.