Expecting Better
by Emily Oster
An economist checks the data behind common pregnancy rules
Why the conventional pregnancy wisdom may be wrong
Economist Emily Oster reads the research behind popular pregnancy rules, such as those on coffee, alcohol and certain foods. She explains what the studies show, and where they do not, so the mother can make her own informed choices. Her subtitle: why the conventional pregnancy wisdom is wrong, and what you really need to know.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction.
More about this book
Who
Pregnant women, with economist Emily Oster as guide.
World
Pregnancy decisions, from diet to testing and birth.
What makes it different
It goes back to the original studies and explains how to read them.
Feel
Calm and reassuring.
Facts
Genre
Nonfiction · Pregnancy · Research · Health
Length
328 pages · ≈ 9 h
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The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy
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Like a Mother
The First Forty Days