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

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!