Medical disclaimer

Awaiting the Stork publishes general health information about fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery and newborn care. Our articles and product pages are written or reviewed by Mindy Motta, FNP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

This site does not provide medical advice

Everything on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and it is not individualized to you, your pregnancy, your medical history or your medications.

Always seek the advice of your physician, midwife, nurse practitioner or other qualified health provider with any questions you have about a medical condition, a symptom, a medication or a supplement. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read here.

No provider-patient relationship

Reading this site, subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us does not create a provider-patient relationship between you and Mindy Motta, Awaiting the Stork or Emberspark LLC. Mindy's clinical work is separate from this website, and she cannot give personal medical advice through it.

In an emergency

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number, or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. Do not wait for a reply to an email or a message. If you are pregnant or postpartum, contact your provider or labor and delivery unit right away about heavy bleeding, severe or persistent headache, vision changes, chest pain, difficulty breathing, fever, severe abdominal pain, reduced fetal movement, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.

About our product recommendations

Products featured on this site are selected editorially. A recommendation is not a medical endorsement, a prescription, or a statement that a product is safe or appropriate for you specifically. Dietary supplements are not evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to your own provider before starting any supplement, particularly while trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Accuracy and updates

We aim to reflect current clinical guidance and cite our sources, and we update articles as guidance changes. Even so, medical knowledge changes and errors are possible. We make no warranty that the information here is complete, current or correct for your situation, and we are not liable for any action taken on the basis of it.

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