Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--And What You Really Need to Know
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Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected "Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way." --Amy Schumer The award-winning economist named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting.
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. Parents-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 Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy--and the occasional glass of wine.
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. Parents-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 Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy--and the occasional glass of wine.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0143125702
ISBN13:9780143125709
Release Date:June 2014
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.4" x 8.3"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
I buy this for every pregnant friend.
Published by Corinne , 1 month ago
Dr. Oster’s books are must buys for all my pals. As a parent I deeply appreciate the way she presents the facts and only the facts and lets you make the best decisions for you and your family. Her trust in you knowing what’s best for you is refreshing in the world of parenting information overload.
(Also worth noting the one star review listed here does not include factual information regarding nausea and miscarriage so take that with a grain of salt.)
Nothing But Facts!
Published by Sarah J B , 1 year ago
This is a very easy read, I jumped around throughout my pregnancy, especially when I particular questions. The author has a head for statistics and presents the information clearly and concisely. I found it a great resource and have since lent it out to newly pregnant friends!
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