We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death – in fact, it’s vital that we do | Emily Oster

We need to find a balance between giving women the information they need, telling them the truth about risks, not creating unnecessary panic and giving them false information.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has put out a recent push for more discussion of pre-eclampsia , a serious complication that affects 5 to 8% of pregnancies.