‘Labor guides’ can help dispel myths pregnant women find online

By: Sofia Resnick

Outlets: Stateline

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 594

Last Updated: 3 days, 13 hours ago

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Providing “labor guides” to pregnant women helps combat misinformation that an increasing number of patients are getting from social media or artificial intelligence, according to a recent study.

Dr. Samuel Melville, a resident-physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health & Science University and the lead author of the study, said he frequently hears patients quoting social media or AI when resisting medical interventions, such as using medication to encourage stalled labor.

The study, …

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