A review by kelseyruby
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know by Emily Oster

informative lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

When you’re pregnant, virtually everyone is an expert in what you should or shouldn’t do. And most will share their opinions—frivolous and unsolicited. There’s a wild amount of stigma and misinformation with pregnancy (even reiterated by doctors), and Emily Oster’s book gave me what I was looking for: the data. If you’re looking for some autonomy in your pregnancy, I recommend this read. No persuasion; no judgment. Just the research told through a smattering of Emily’s experience with pregnancy. If the research and data is a bit much for you, I recommend picking and choosing the chapters that interest you the most. Plus, each section has a summary breakdown with the highlights. This is my go-to gift for new parents!