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Expecting better : why the conventional wisdom is wrong-- and what you really need to know / Emily Oster.
Pregnancy--unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood--can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. We're told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee, but aren't told why. Rules for prenatal testing are hard and fast--and unexplained. Are all of these recommendations right for every mom-to-be? Here, the author shows that pregnancy rules are often misguided and sometimes flat-out wrong. Pregnant women face an endless stream of decisions, from the casual to the frightening. Expecting Better presents the hard facts and real-world advice you won't get at the doctor's office or in the existing literature.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781594204753
- ISBN: 1594204756
- Physical Description: xxii, 313 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: New York : The Penguin Press, [2013]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-302) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | In the beginning : conception. Prep work ; Data-driven conception ; The two-week wait -- The first trimester. The vices : caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco ; Miscarriage fears ; Beware of deli meats! ; Nausea and my mother-in-law ; Prenatal screening and testing ; The surprising perils of gardening -- The second trimester. Eating for two? You wish ; Pink and blue ; Working out and resting up ; Drug safety -- The third trimester. Premature birth (and the dangers of bed rest) ; High-risk pregnancy ; I'm going to be pregnant forever, right? ; Labor induction -- Labor and delivery. The labor numbers ; To epidural or not to epidural? ; Beyond pain relief ; The aftermath ; Home birth: progressive or regressive? And who cleans the tub? |
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| Subject: | Pregnancy > Health aspects. Pregnant women > Health and hygiene. Prenatal care. Pregnancy > Popular Works. Prenatal Care > Popular Works. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RG 525 .O88 2013 | 30775305470321 | General Collection | Available | - |
Expecting Better : Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong-And What You Really Need to Know
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Table of Contents
Expecting Better : Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong-And What You Really Need to Know
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | p. xi | |
| Part 1 | In the Beginning: Conception | |
| 1 | Prep Work | p. 3 |
| 2 | Data-Driven Conception | p. 11 |
| 3 | The Two-Week Wait | p. 25 |
| Part 2 | The First Trimester | |
| 4 | The Vices: Caffeine, Alcohol, and Tobacco | p. 33 |
| 5 | Miscarriage Fears | p. 69 |
| 6 | Beware of Deli Meats! | p. 75 |
| 7 | Nausea and My Mother-in-law | p. 89 |
| 8 | Prenatal Screening and Testing | p. 98 |
| 9 | The Surprising Perils of Gardening | p. 122 |
| Part 3 | The Second Trimester | |
| 10 | Eating for Two? You Wish | p. 133 |
| 11 | Pink and Blue | p. 147 |
| 12 | Working Out and Resting Up | p. 152 |
| 13 | Drug Safety | p. 164 |
| Part 4 | The Third Trimester | |
| 14 | Premature Birth (and the Dangers of Bed Rest) | p. 179 |
| 15 | High-Risk Pregnancy | p. 187 |
| 16 | I'm Going to Be Pregnant Forever, Right? | p. 194 |
| 17 | Labor Induction | p. 201 |
| Part 5 | Labor and Delivery | |
| 18 | The Labor Numbers | p. 217 |
| 19 | To Epidural or Not to Epidural? | p. 225 |
| 20 | Beyond Pain Relief | p. 237 |
| 21 | The Aftermath | p. 255 |
| 22 | Home Birth: Progressive or Regressive? And Who Cleans the Tub? | p. 262 |
| Epilogue | p. 274 | |
| Appendix: Quick Reference: OTC and Prescription Drugs | p. 277 | |
| Notes | p. 282 | |
| Index | p. 303 |
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