Expecting Better

Expecting Better, a masterpiece penned by Emily Oster, is a must-read for anyone interested in a fresh perspective. Published by Penguin Publishing Group in 1900, this book has stood the test of time, offering timeless wisdom and insight. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as it seamlessly blends elements of various genres to create a unique reading experience. Expecting Better is more than just a book; it's a journey that the author invites you to embark on. With Emily Oster as your guide, you'll explore new ideas and perspectives that will challenge your preconceptions and enrich your understanding. Penguin Publishing Group is proud to have been a part of bringing this book to readers around the world, and we're confident that you'll appreciate Emily Oster's unique voice and thought-provoking insights.

*Newly Revised for 2019* 

What to Expect When You''re Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they''re expecting. From the author of Cribsheet, a data-driven decision making guide to the early years of parenting

Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most pro­found, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices.

When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.