The writers behind every guide

Meet the six writers and editors behind our pregnancy, fertility and nutrition guides.

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Our writers and editors

Mei Lin, Pregnancy & Women's Health Writer

Mei Lin

Pregnancy & Women's Health Writer

Mei writes for readers who are meeting medical terms for the first time. Her articles are calm, practical and easy to follow, and cover the pregnancy weeks, trimester changes, prenatal appointments, due date estimates and common symptoms.

Based in
Shanghai, China
Education
Bachelor of Health Science; Certificate in Health Communication
  • Week-by-week articles
  • Trimester milestones
  • Common symptoms
  • Prenatal appointments
mei@whendidigetpregnant.com
Emily Harrington, Pregnancy Content Editor

Emily Harrington

Pregnancy Content Editor

Emily edits our research-heavy topics and keeps them readable. She looks after how the due date calculator works, how gestational age is counted, the difference between LMP and conception dating, IVF due dates and why an ultrasound can move a due date.

Based in
London, United Kingdom
Education
BSc Health Sciences; MSc Science Communication
  • How the due date calculator works
  • Gestational age
  • LMP vs conception dating
  • Ultrasound dating
emily@whendidigetpregnant.com
Kateryna Kovalenko, Maternal Wellness & Pregnancy Writer

Kateryna Kovalenko

Maternal Wellness & Pregnancy Writer

Kateryna writes about the everyday side of pregnancy: healthy routines, gentle movement, sleep, emotional wellbeing and preparing for each trimester. Her voice is supportive and practical, linking pregnancy milestones to small habits that fit into daily life.

Based in
Kyiv, Ukraine
Education
Bachelor's degree in Public Health; Continuing education in maternal and child health
  • Prenatal self-care
  • Exercise and walking
  • Sleep and comfort
  • Emotional wellbeing
kateryna@whendidigetpregnant.com
Lauren Mitchell, Pregnancy & Parenting Writer

Lauren Mitchell

Pregnancy & Parenting Writer

Lauren follows the road from planning a pregnancy to the first year of parenthood. She writes practical guides and checklists on birth preparation, the hospital bag, postpartum life and early parenting, in a straightforward, reader-friendly style.

Based in
Seattle, Washington, USA
Education
BA Journalism; Certificate in Family and Human Development
  • Pregnancy planning
  • Birth preparation
  • Hospital bag checklists
  • Newborn and early parenting
lauren@whendidigetpregnant.com
Sofia Romano, Pregnancy Lifestyle Contributor

Sofia Romano

Pregnancy Lifestyle Contributor

Sofia writes about food, hydration and healthy routines before and during pregnancy. Her guides are practical and non-diagnostic: what to eat, what to look for on a supplement label, and how everyday habits change from trimester to trimester.

Based in
Milan, Italy
Education
BSc Nutrition and Health Sciences; Diploma in Health and Wellness Communication
  • Prenatal nutrition
  • Hydration
  • Meal and snack ideas
  • Lifestyle by trimester
sofia@whendidigetpregnant.com
Anna Schneider, Reproductive Health Research Writer

Anna Schneider

Reproductive Health Research Writer

Anna explains the science behind conception, fertility and pregnancy dating in everyday language. She covers ovulation, the fertile window, cycle length, implantation timing and how our calculators work, in a more analytical voice for readers who like to see the reasoning.

Based in
Munich, Germany
Education
BSc Biological Sciences; MSc Public Health
  • Ovulation and fertility calculators
  • Conception dates
  • Cycle length and dating
  • Implantation timing
anna@whendidigetpregnant.com

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