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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?
Lindsay Great question! The author is an economist, but she doesn't make recommendations as an economist. In fact, she doesn't make recommendations at all. He…moreGreat question! The author is an economist, but she doesn't make recommendations as an economist. In fact, she doesn't make recommendations at all. Her background as an economist professor has given her the critical thinking and research tools to #1 find the studies that talk explicitly about pregnancy issues #2 deduce which studies are profitable and how and #3 offer data from the studies, which empowers mothers to make the best decisions for them.

She explains more about her approach and purpose in the introduction, so if you're worried, check out the introduction first before diving in. I think it will help you make your best decision about whether to read it or not.

Personally, I've found the data very useful, and I appreciate how the author encourages my autonomy and gives me the tools to make smart, informed decisions for myself. Many of my decisions will make conventional advice, but where my decisions stray from convention, it's because of how take in data from scientific research.

Good luck!(less)
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