Not a Doctor

It has to do with health, kind of! Welcome to Not a Doctor. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of any kind. I just like to ask questions and try to find the answers to them. This…

And more fun questions this week! Welcome to Not a Doctor. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of any kind. I just like to ask questions and try to find the answers to them. 🌡️🌡️🌡️ This week,…

If you’re into that kind of thing. Welcome to Not a Doctor. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of any kind. I just like to ask questions and try to find the answers to them. I recently…

If you’re feeling hopeless or helpless, you’re not alone. Here are some things to do in this time of crisis. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that is only writing to you today to stave off feelings of impending doom, in the hopes that we can stave off impending doom…

Omicron just threw a major wrench in our plans. But here are the ways to lower your risk of getting sick. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science wondering if there’s still time to hang up Christmas lights outside? I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal…

Here’s what we can do to protect kids in the next few months. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that is trying really, really hard not to make a decorative gourd season joke right now. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature…

How do you cope with fear, anxiety, boredom, grief? Who or what refills your cup? Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that wants to hug you through the screen. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist,…

Here’s what to do if you’re exposed to someone who has Covid-19. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that has become fascinated with hermits lately. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert…

One in ten births happens early. But here’s why we often don’t expect it. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that is about to get a little earnest. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or…

If I think I had the virus before, am I still protected now? Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that accuses memory cells of going on too many benders. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth (which comes…

And knowing when to cash out your risk savings. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that references Fleetwood Mac (nope, not that song). As you may have noticed, I took a little break for two months; more on that below. But I’m so excited to jump back into talking about…

It all depends on the virus. And for new viruses, there’s much we can only know with time. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that compares Covid-19 to chardonnay. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth (out in November!). I’m not a doctor,…

Getting the process, and the science, right takes time. But doing it right the first time could help for many years come. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that makes toddlers shriek (hopefully with joy). I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature…

A new study says that bandanas and neck gaiters may be worse than you think. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter demanding MORE PPE! MORE!!! I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth (out in November!). I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of…

Take precautions, but try not to panic. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter with sometimes-crippling social anxiety that is really working on it!!! I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth (out in November). I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of any kind. I…

Planes, trains, automobiles — is one better than the other? Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that wants you to relax whenever and however you can! I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect: Personal Stories About Premature Birth (out in November). I’m not a doctor, or a scientist,…

We all wish we could do more. But don’t let yourself feel bad about that. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that works best late at night. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect. I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of any kind. I…

On grief and love and forgiveness Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that is still mourning, but trying to find a way forward. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect.I’m not a doctor, or a scientist, or really an expert of any kind. I just like to ask questions…

Keep wearing a mask, keeping a distance, avoiding crowds and indoors, and let the fresh air flow. Welcome to Not a Doctor, the only newsletter about health and science that disappoints accountants everywhere. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect (which is available for preorder now, what!!!!). I’m not a doctor, or a scientist,…

Systemic racism and police brutality are hurting all of us. Welcome to Not a Doctor. I’m Melody Schreiber, a journalist and the editor of What We Didn’t Expect. There have been many times, in the past few weeks, when I have found myself at loss for words. And that is a good thing. Instead, I have been watching…