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Mirjana Thiessen asked this question about Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know:
I am quite concerned than an economist is writing recommendations regarding pregnancy...can someone give me insight into this prior to reading this book/moving along to a better read?
Sophie I am still at the beginning of the book, but the author made a point that she won't recommend you to do anything. Every time she said that she did som…moreI am still at the beginning of the book, but the author made a point that she won't recommend you to do anything. Every time she said that she did something one way, she always referred to a friend who after reviewing the same data decided to do the exact opposite.

So far she is quoting studies, trying to give you an idea where the current recommendations regarding pregnancy stem from, if there is a scientific basis for the recommendations, if there were actual studies done, what the results of those studies were and if the studies had any faults (e.g. too small sample, not taking other important factors into consideration, etc).

I am a pragmatic person, and I like this approach very much. I feel like I am given a better idea of the risks involved in certain things so I can make the decision myself.(less)
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