Expecting Better. Book Summary

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Emily Oster

What’s inside

Expecting Better is a groundbreaking guide for pregnant women from an economist who challenged the conventional wisdom of pregnancy. Emily Oster turns standard prenatal advice on its head with her own data-driven insights. The book provides a new perspective on everything from caffeine and alcohol to sushi and epidurals, and helps expecting mothers make the best decisions for their unique situations.

You’ll Learn

  • Learn about the real risks and benefits of common pregnancy advice
  • Gain a new perspective on decision-making during pregnancy
  • Empower yourself with knowledge to create your own pregnancy rules
  • Discover a data-driven approach to pregnancy

Key Points

  • Challenging conventional wisdom
  • Data-driven insights into pregnancy
  • Alcohol and caffeine: The Real Risks
  • Sushi and other ‘banned’ foods: A fresh look
  • Epidurals and other medical interventions
  • Optimal decision-making during pregnancy
  • Creating your own pregnancy rules

Who’s it For

  • Pregnant women
  • Expecting parents
  • Healthcare professionals
  • Readers interested in Pregnancy and Childbirth

About the author

Emily Oster is an economist and professor at Brown University. She specializes in health economics and statistical methods. With her sharp instinct for economics, she offers a new perspective on the ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ of pregnancy.