Dangerous Supplements Your Fav Influencer Loves / The Truth About Fentanyl in Epidurals / Don’t Let Anyone Tell You This About Your 30s 💋

Hi friend!

If you’ve ever been tempted to try a buzzy new supplement because someone on Instagram swears it changed their life — you’re not alone. From hormone-balancing powders to detox teas and sleep gummies, the wellness world is overflowing with quick fixes that promise big results.

But here’s the thing: supplements aren’t regulated like medications. In fact, many of the products flooding your feed haven’t been tested for safety or effectiveness — and some could even interfere with medications or cause real harm.

We’re not here to tell you to throw out your entire supplement shelf, but we are here to help you stay informed. Because when it comes to your health, marketing hype shouldn’t be the loudest voice in the room.

👉 Here’s what to watch out for — and how to protect yourself.

The truth about fentanyl in epidurals (it’s not what you think)

At some point during pregnancy, someone — maybe a friend, a birth worker, or a viral TikTok — probably mentioned the whole “fentanyl in epidurals” thing. It’s one of those topics that sparks concern fast, and honestly, we understand why. The word fentanyl can feel heavy, especially when it’s linked to something as personal as childbirth.

But here’s what often gets left out of the conversation: while many epidurals do contain a small amount of fentanyl, it’s not the same as the illicit drug that’s making headlines. In a clinical setting, under expert care, this medication has been safely used for decades to help people manage labor pain — effectively and with fewer side effects than you might expect.

With so much noise out there, we broke down the facts: what’s actually in an epidural, how it works, and why the presence of fentanyl isn’t something to fear.

💗 Here’s what to know before you head into labor.

Abortion bans & economic losses (TL;DR: women make the U.S. economy a lot of money!)

In 2023, nearly 58% of women over the age of 16 were working in the U.S. — a number that’s been climbing steadily since the late 1940s, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But abortion bans are starting to reverse some of that progress. When people lose the ability to make decisions about if or when to have children, it directly impacts their ability to stay in school, pursue careers, or remain in the workforce.

One analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research found that the 17 states banning abortion are costing the U.S. economy a staggering $61 billion every year.

States that continue to protect abortion access are helping to offset some of that impact — but if a national ban were to happen, it could cost the economy an additional $78 billion. That’s not just a statistic; it means roughly 286,000 fewer women in the workforce and a noticeable dip in the country’s GDP. Sigh.

🌟 Also read: What is shadow-banning, and why does it hurt women’s health?

Must-reads, must-sees, and must-listens for your health & wellness journey:

• Don’t let ANYONE tell you this about your 30s 💋

• The other side to the “women in their 30s” trend 😹

• Castor oil for fertility: Does it really work?

• CDCs top laboratory on STDs is shut by Trump administration 💔

• Heavy periods with large clots? What your body’s saying

• LOL: Everyone will be hearing from me tonight 🍷

• Ozempic babies, egg-freezing parties, & an embryo-dropping horror story on the pod 🎧

Lastly, it’s incredibly disheartening to see the recent gutting of the CDC's IVF division, which impacts critical care and resources for IVF patients. But your voice matters. This quick 5-minute survey could help shape IVF policy for millions. Take the survey now, and make a real difference.

xo,
The Rescripted Team