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helenwillow's review against another edition
2.0
I saw this book recommended everywhere for those who are ttc or pregnant. Oster is an economist and in no way an expert in fertility or pregnancy so why is this book one of the top recommended for these groups?? I found that her own bias came through when interpreting the studies. It’s unsettling that people are taking her opinions as truth.
I can see it being useful for those who are particularly anxious around pregnancy as many of the studies presented can put the readers mind at ease but everyone who reads this book should take what she has to say with a huge grain of salt!
I can see it being useful for those who are particularly anxious around pregnancy as many of the studies presented can put the readers mind at ease but everyone who reads this book should take what she has to say with a huge grain of salt!
roxymaybe's review against another edition
4.0
Author mentions "obesity epidemic" a few times and definitely believes Fat is Bad, although in the section about gaining weight during pregnancy she shows that a fetus small for gestational age is significantly more risky than one that is large gestational age, so doctor's concerns over 5-10 lbs "extra" are largely unfounded. Otherwise, good stats, seems well-researched.
tbr_hoarder's review against another edition
4.0
Some useful advice for first time parents, but a lot of it wasn't new information.