Editorial policy

Nova answers everyday pregnancy questions in plain language. This page explains how we write, check and update that content.

What we publish

Short, practical answers to common questions about food, activity, symptoms and care during pregnancy and while trying to conceive. Our pages give general information. They do not diagnose, and they do not replace advice from your doctor or midwife.

Where our information comes from

We base every answer on guidance from public health and medical bodies, mainly:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH), including MedlinePlus and NICHD
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Where a page lists sources, we check that every link is live before it is published.

How pages are written

Pages are written and edited with the help of AI tools, based on guidance from the organizations above. We avoid absolute claims and medical promises, and every page names the signs that mean you should contact a healthcare provider.

Verdicts

Answer pages show one of four labels: Generally OK, Limit, Avoid or Ask your doctor. The label summarizes common guidance for most healthy pregnancies. Your own situation may differ, so the label is a starting point for a conversation with your provider.

Updates and corrections

Each page shows the date it was last updated. We review pages when guidance changes. If you spot an error, contact us and we will check it and correct the page if needed.

Advertising and the Nova app

Nova makes a pregnancy tracking app, and our pages mention it. Commercial interests never change a verdict or the content of an answer.