Loved It
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Myoldself –
2015-04-04
Must read. I will still read What To Expect When Expecting, but this book gave us additional information.
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*Newly Updated, this Revised Edition Includes the Latest Research and Findings on Genetic Testing and more*
“Gives moms-to-be a big helping of peace of mind!” —Harvey Karp M.D., bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block
Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices.
When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Bettering is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Chaco_Gal –
2014-10-08
I really enjoyed and appreciated this book. The author rights clearly, with a great mix of anecdote and data. I highly recommend it to any woman confused or overwhelmed by the decisions and "facts" surrounding pregnancy.
Changed everything for me
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Jaspie13 –
2013-09-16
A data-driven assessment of dozens of pregnancy issues that helped me make the right choices for me and my baby. What a breath of fresh air in a world filled with judgmental mommy police and "advice" based on tradition, not science. This book made me feel empowered and confident. And, for what it's worth, I'm a doctor. I recommend this book to every pregnant woman who values making reasoned, fact-based decisions, rather than following an outdated list of do's and don't's without ever knowing why.
A data-driven pregnancy advice book
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AndiorAndrea –
2013-08-26
Let's just say I've read a few pregnancy books before, and I really can not say this loudly enough: This is the BEST one that I have read so far. Sure, Emily Oster is an economist and yeah, that means that she didn't go to medical school, but! She's clearly incredibly intelligent and she's a mom, so she's been there, and she doesn't tell you what to do. She simply goes over the research behind the recommendations she heard from her doctors and gives you the information you need to make an informed choice. That's what economists do these days (forget about Wall Street - that's a different type of economics). They pull information from random bits of data and put it together to try to make sense of this crazy world. They know what types of research are reliable and which ones should be taken with a grain (or ten) of salt. And man, the world of pregnant ladies sure could use a lot less crazy! Emily Oster tackles an incredibly emotionally charged subject with wit and charm, and manages to tell a great story in the meantime. I might not do all the things that the data indicates is okay to do while pregnant, but armed with Expecting Better, I sure can make an informed choice about the things that are important to me.