Hidden ways technology can influence your parenting decisions

This episode of Life Kit features an interview with Amanda Hess, author of "Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age," discussing the impact of technology and the internet on pregnancy and parenting. Hess shares her personal experiences of how targeted ads and idealized online portrayals affected her perception of pregnancy and motherhood, especially after her child received a diagnosis of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome. The episode explores the financial incentives behind pregnancy-related data collection, the potential pitfalls of relying on parenting tech like the SNOO, and the complexities of sharing children's images on social media, offering listeners practical takeaways on how to navigate technology mindfully during pregnancy and early parenthood.