false 23994 1 <p> While being pregnant is thrilling, the responsibility of a growing baby can provoke anxiety about what is and isn't safe. In <i>The Complete Organic Pregnancy</i>, Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu address how you can minimize your exposure to the invisible toxins that surround us&#8212in everything from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics to furniture, rugs, air, and water. Step by step, they tell you where dangerous chemicals are lurking, why it's so important to avoid them when pregnant, and what you can do before, during, and after your pregnancy to protect your child. </p> <p> In this exhaustively researched book, the authors (calmly) talk parents-to-be through everything from the safest laundry detergent to which crib mattresses contain toxic flame retardants. You'll find out how to choose the right face cream, plastic water bottles, household cleaners, types of fish, and much more&#8212all with an eye toward keeping you and your baby safe and healthy. </p> <p> <i>The Complete Organic Pregnancy</i> also features a collection of personal diaries from well-known writers and organophiles, including Barbara Kingsolver and Marion Nestle, as well as recipes from organic chefs. Required reading for anyone heading into this exciting stage of life, <i>The Complete Organic Pregnancy</i> is your chance to make a difference for your children, even before they're born. </p> 24914 1 10 2006 The Complete Organic Pregnancy total:72|5:21|4:30|3:15|2:5|1:1| 72 281 105 26 2 1 false false Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sat Jul 14 07:48:49 -0700 2007 Sat Jul 14 07:56:43 -0700 2007 The Complete Organic Pregnancy was a bit lacking. I was looking for thoughful guidance, or at least more information than I had already gathered from friends and the Internet, to tak...more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed May 09 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Jan 19 20:23:24 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 20:23:24 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 19 14:01:54 -0700 2008 Fri Sep 19 14:04:22 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Jun 02 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 12 04:29:50 -0700 2008 Tue Jun 03 11:11:43 -0700 2008
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