Abigail Bertelson

Abigail Bertelson

Founder & CEO @ Zenith Health

Nausea meds, mucus plugs, and OB access

Morning sickness is one of the most common and notorious symptoms of early pregnancy - but doesn’t have an easy remedy. There’s always the well-meaning, but incredibly frustrating “try small meals or nibbling on some crackers!” Here’s the evidence on medicines, beyond the ice chips and ginger chews.

Aspirin vs acetaminophen, creatine, and round ligament pain

Tylenol has been dominating the headlines and searches, but there’s also been a flurry of inquiry about other pain relief options. Ibuprofen or aspirin are trending - lots of moms want to know if these are safe alternatives if they choose to skip the Tylenol.

GLP-1s, matcha, and 'just one glass of wine'

GLP-1s are everywhere right now, especially after Serena Williams endorsed them and shared her story using them for postpartum weight loss. More women are taking these medications than ever, leading to tons of questions about what happens if you're trying to get pregnant or in early pregnancy.

Tylenol, VBACs, and heat waves

Last Friday’s headline that RFK Jr. and the HHS are expected to release a report linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism made big waves amongst pregnant people, doctors, and researchers alike.

Flu shots, charlie horses, and clinical trials

Fall and back-to-school season are here, bringing up lots of questions about safe cold and cough remedies when opening up the medicine cabinet. The good news? There's solid research on many common over-the-counter ingredients.

From Clickbait to Clarity

When tens (or even hundreds) of conflicting and clickbaiting headlines and notifications flood your phone’s home screen every day, how do you go about making sense of it all?

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