Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--And What You Really Need to Know

by Emily Oster

Book Overview

Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected

"Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way." --Amy Schumer

The award-winning economist named one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people disproves...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143125702
• ISBN13: 9780143125709
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

I buy this for every pregnant friend.

Dr. Oster’s books are must buys for all my pals. As a parent I deeply appreciate the way she presents the facts and only the facts and lets you make the best decisions for you and your family. Her trust in you knowing what’s best for you is refreshing in the world of parenting information overload. (Also worth noting the one star review listed here does not include factual information regarding nausea and miscarriage so take that with a grain of salt.)

Nothing But Facts!

This is a very easy read, I jumped around throughout my pregnancy, especially when I particular questions. The author has a head for statistics and presents the information clearly and concisely. I found it a great resource and have since lent it out to newly pregnant friends!