Expecting better : why the conventional pregnancy wisdom is wrong--and what you really need to know / Emily Oster.
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.--Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 0143125702
- ISBN: 9780143125709
- Physical Description: xxii, 313 pages, 12 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: [Updated edition]
- Publisher: New York : Penguin Books, 2018.
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-302) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Pregnancy > Health aspects. Pregnant women > Health and hygiene. Prenatal care. |
Available copies
- 3 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | 618.2 OST (Text) | 36015001021126 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
