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  "description": "The Bump and What to Expect are flagship digital platforms in the pregnancy and parenting sector. They offer week-by-week pregnancy tracking, medically-vetted health information, community forums, and commerce-driven registry tools for expecting and new parents. Both are part of the Everyday Health Group portfolio, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of advice from conception through early childhood.",
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    {
      "slug": "ovia-health",
      "name": "Ovia Health"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-09T23:26:31.478+00:00",
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    "founded": "1984 (Book) / 2008 (The Bump)",
    "headquarters": "New York, NY",
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    "target_markets": "Expecting parents, new parents, and individuals planning for pregnancy.",
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    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Pregnancy & Parenting Resources"
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      "In-person Groups: Participating in local prenatal classes or in-person support groups for peer advice."
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      "Generic Health Portals: General health websites like WebMD or Mayo Clinic that offer pregnancy timelines without the community aspect."
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