Medical review

Every health-adjacent article on newborn.mom is reviewed by a credentialed clinician before it publishes. Pregnancy content is Your-Money-or-Your-Life territory, so it requires sign-off from an OB-GYN or a certified nurse-midwife, and cites primary sources from ACOG, NIH, AAP, and CDC.

Our reviewers of record

Dr. Maya Ellison, MD, FACOG

Board-certified OB-GYN

Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and reviewer of record for newborn.mom pregnancy content. Reviews every Pillar D health-adjacent article against ACOG guidance before publication.

Joelle Park, CNM, MSN

Certified Nurse-Midwife

Certified nurse-midwife and reviewer of record for pregnancy and birth-prep content. Co-signs Pillar D articles on labor, birth planning, and prenatal care.

Renata Cole, IBCLC

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Reviews breastfeeding, pumping, and feeding articles, and the feeding pages of The First 6 Weeks.

Diane Whitlock, DPT

Pelvic-floor Physical Therapist

Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic-floor recovery. Reviews postpartum healing content and the recovery plan in The First 6 Weeks.

Dr. Anil Roy, MD

Pediatric Dermatologist

Board-certified pediatric dermatologist. Reviews baby skincare articles on eczema, cradle cap, and diaper rash.

newborn.mom is not a substitute for your own provider. We translate clinical guidance into plain language; your OB, midwife, or pediatrician knows your specific situation.