Author Bethany Saltman on her 2021 book, The Strange Situation: A Mother’s Journey Into the Science of Attachment. A mix of three things - one part scientific inquiry into attachment theory, one part memoir of Saltman’s own upbringing, and one part expose of what love, connection and attachment really are - this book is likely the most profound piece of scientific and personal narrative on attachment today. 

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Perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Edwin Raffi on whether antidepressants are safe for pregnancy (yes).

Registered dietician and certified diabetes educator Lily Nichols sets the record straight - to beat gestational diabetes, eat fewer carbs. 

Yale University physician scientist Harvey Kliman on the gooey red organ at the center of it all - the placenta.

Brown University economics professor and best-selling author Emily Oster on her new book, 'The Family Firm,' Covid and the wisdom of her daughter, Penelope. 

Australian researcher Mel Morns on nursing aversion - and whether you can get those creepy crawlies to stop without weaning.

IVIRMA Global Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Emre Seli on the future of fertility science, from AI to stem cells to gene editing - and beyond. 

Pregnancy and breastfeeding expert Hilary Flower sets the record straight - breastfeeding while pregnant is safe.