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Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--And What You Really Need to Know
Emily Oster
4.24 AVERAGE
1.46k reviews for:
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--And What You Really Need to Know
Emily Oster
4.24 AVERAGE
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This was generally a good read, and I very much liked the premise that it is worthwhile to examine the evidence behind common recommendations for pregnant women. However, there were several places where *her* information was inaccurate*, so I urge remembering that she is not a health care provider or even an epidemiologist (though she is an academic). I agree with other readers that her bias/opinions show through, and she would have been better off not to insert her interpretation of the evidence (which is the point of the book). Overall, though, a good read with good information.
*One example of incorrect information is that she says there's a 1 in 1000 chance your baby will be delivered by a midwife (presumably in the US). In fact, it is closer to 10% of women who utilize midwives for their maternity care and about 1-2% who utilize home birth midwives in the US. Worldwide, that number is closer to 75%.
*One example of incorrect information is that she says there's a 1 in 1000 chance your baby will be delivered by a midwife (presumably in the US). In fact, it is closer to 10% of women who utilize midwives for their maternity care and about 1-2% who utilize home birth midwives in the US. Worldwide, that number is closer to 75%.
You'll probably learn answers to questions you didn't even know to ask. Highly recommend!
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