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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Expecting better

Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know

Book • 2013

In *Expecting Better*, Emily Oster, an award-winning economist, evaluates the data behind conventional pregnancy rules and discovers that many are misguided or flat-out wrong.

The book explains everything from the real effects of caffeine and alcohol to the surprising dangers of gardening, aiming to empower pregnant women to make their own informed decisions and enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy.

It is organized into sections covering conception, each trimester, and labor and delivery, making it accessible and practical for pregnant women.

Mentioned by

Lenny Rachitsky

Luisa Rodriguez

Emily Capitolupo

Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Hutchins

as a source of information and guidance on parenting.

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Mentioned by

Laura Modi

and

Lenny Rachitsky

; a book on pregnancy.

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Mentioned by

Chris Hutchins

and

Emily Oster

in the context of challenging conventional pregnancy wisdom.

Debunking the Biggest Parenting Myths with Emily Oster

Mentioned by

Albert Mohler

in the context of a discussion about sex education and fertility.

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Mentioned by

Saagar Enjeti

when discussing books he read during his wife's pregnancy.

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Mentioned by

Kara Swisher

in the context of discussing the challenges faced by parents during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Raise the Next Scott Galloway

Mentioned by

Yascha Mounk

as one of

Emily Oster

's books.

Emily Oster on What’s Gone Wrong with Modern Parenting

Mentioned by

Emily Oster

as one of her books on parenting, based on data and evidence.

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Mentioned by Emily Oster when introducing herself and her work.

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Mentioned by

Luisa Rodriguez

as evidence-based books about pregnancy and early childhood.

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Recommended by

Bari Weiss

as a helpful resource during pregnancy, offering data-based insights.

Bad Moms with Emily Oster

Mentioned by

Emily Oster

as a previous book that helped people navigate conventional pregnancy wisdom.

How to prepare for a second pregnancy after a complicated first one

Mentioned by

Reshma Saujani

as an award-winning author whose book 'Expecting Better' sold over a million copies.

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Mentioned by

Tim Harford

as one of

Emily Oster

's books on pregnancy and parenting.

Why Parenthood is a Numbers Game, with Emily Oster

Mentioned by

Ravi Gupta

as best-selling books written by

Emily Oster

.

Health Frauds and Facts + Parenting Lessons with Emily Oster

Mentioned by

Emily Capitolupo

as a bestselling book tackling questions about pregnancy.

What Data Can Do for Parents with Emily Oster

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as

Emily Oster

's previous book, discussed in a prior EconTalk episode.

Emily Oster on Cribsheet

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as a book challenging conventional pregnancy wisdom with data.

Emily Oster schools me on parenthood

Recommended by

Leah Smart

as a book that looks at different pregnancy studies and provides a more nuanced view on pregnancy restrictions.

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Mentioned by

Erica Mandy

when introducing

Emily Oster

, highlighting her work as a New York Times bestselling author and founder of Parent Data.

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