How does Hilary Erickson's approach to pregnancy compare to traditional advice?

I focus on making pregnancy feel realistic, evidence-informed, and doable, rather than “unicorns and rainbows.” Traditional advice often sounds idealized or one-size-fits-all; I try to translate the same medical concepts into plain language and talk honestly about the hard parts too (anxiety, body image, messy postpartum, unexpected births).

I also emphasize:

• Understanding why we do things (like weighing in pregnancy or aspirin for preeclampsia risk)
• Individual risk factors instead of generic rules
• Mindset work: low, flexible expectations and “expect the unexpected”

What kind of advice are you most curious about—medical decisions, mindset, or birth prep?