Expecting Better Summary

Summary of Expecting Better Book by Emily Oster, Ph.D.

Name: Expecting Better
Rating: 4.6 (7201 reviews)
Author: Emily Oster, Ph.D.

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If you’re pregnant and looking for a guide through your journey, you’ve come to the right place. This summary is for curious expecting mothers who seek to make informed decisions about their pregnancy. Emily Oster is an American economist and bestselling author who earned her B.A. degree in 2002 and Ph.D. in 2006, both from Harvard. She has also taught in some reputable universities like the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Brown University. In this summary, she contradicts conventional wisdom by thrashing the topics of fertility, conception, pregnancy, and delivery and countering the myths that surround them. Expecting Better will make sure that, as you go through the many phases of pregnancy, you have a friend by your side. “Pregnancy and childbirth—and child-rearing—are among the most important and meaningful experiences most of us women will ever have; probably the most important.” ~ Emily Oster

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The topic of pregnancy is one filled with lots of unproven and baseless practices

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Pregnancy medical care can be a handful. It’s a lot like being a child again—there’s always someone telling you what to do with your diet, your weight, and the kinds of pills you use.

All these rules frustrated Emily Oster when she had her first pregnancy. It didn’t make sense to her how pregnancy was treated as a one-size-fits-all affair.

Pregnant women are rarely allowed to make decisions. And even on the few occasions they are asked to, it turns out to be only an appearance—the decision has been made already by the doctor.

Not long into her pregnancy, Emily Oster began to come up with questions. She had to create her own framework so as to structure the decisions on her own. But to do this, she needed actual data.

The sum of Emily Oster’s study is that pregnancy suffers from a lot of misinformation. One or two weak studies have been made to be conventional wisdom. A woman’s pregnancy journey would be so much easier if she didn’t have to follow specific recommendations all the way. And so, having delved into deep research on pregnancy, she came up with renewed knowledge on the topic.

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Conception is the first stage in motherhood filled with some wrong teachings

When it comes to pregnancy and fertility, many women worry about aging because of the common notion that the older you are, the less fertile you become. But the fact is, starting pretty much the first day you menstruate, your fertility is declining. Your most fertile time is in your teens, and then it goes down from there—30 is worse than 20, and 40 is worse than 30. As a matter of fact, 35 is the deadline. However, the truth is the reduction of fertility isn’t as dramatic as it sounds.

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While tobacco should be avoided during pregnancy, alcohol and caffeine are allowed in small amounts

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Make the right nutrition decisions to ensure your baby’s health

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A woman’s weight during pregnancy has an impact on the size of her baby

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At one point or an other, every woman worries about going into labor too early

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Albeit short, labor is unarguably the most delicate part of pregnancy

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What is Expecting Better about?

In this eye-opening book, a renowned economist challenges the conventional pregnancy advice that often leaves expectant mothers confused and anxious. Emily Oster, armed with data and research, debunks common myths and offers evidence-based insights on various pregnancy topics. From alcohol consumption to caffeine intake, she empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and the well-being of their babies, revolutionizing the way we approach pregnancy.

Who should read Expecting Better

Expectant mothers seeking evidence-based pregnancy advice and information.
Couples planning to start a family and wanting to make informed decisions.
Healthcare professionals looking to update their knowledge on pregnancy recommendations.

Topics in Expecting Better

Pregnancy Women's Health Parenting Medicine Health Self-Help for Women Pregnancy Nutrition Mental Health Self-Care Relationships Psychology Science Research

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