Emily Nadal Title: Writer Education: Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY Location: New York City Expertise: Pregnancy, Maternal Health M.A. in Journalism with a Health & Science ConcentrationExperience in print, audio, and video storytellingFollows pregnancy and maternal health beats Experience Emily earned her master's degree in health and science journalism in 2021. During graduate school, Emily focused on the pregnancy/maternal health beat where she was able to pursue stories on topics ranging from the increased demand for home birth to the experience of incarcerated mothers.Emily has interned with news outlets such as WNYC and NBC where she had the opportunity to tell stories through audio, print, and video. She has assisted on several investigative projects which have uncovered truths about everything from suspicious business practices to healthcare fraud.Before pursuing a career in journalism, Emily was practicing storytelling of a different kind as a park ranger for the National Park Service. During her decade with the organization, Emily was able to work at parks around the country—from Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty—relaying the site's history and importance to curious visitors.Emily also works as an editorial assistant for Semafor. Giving birth in the United States has gradually become less safe throughout the years rather than safer. My hope is that telling these stories will help create a more informed public that will make giving birth a safer, more seamless process. Education Emily received her bachelor's degree in psychology from New York University and her master's degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.