The MythBusting Pregnancy Book for Curious ParentsToBe
by Linda Geddes
Geddes writes in a clear, journalist’s voice, moving between reassuring anecdotes and concise explanations so the book reads like a long Q&A for expectant parents. Its useful part is translating noisy headlines and conflicting advice into clearer takeaways about pregnancy, birth and infant care. The pragmatic tone helps when decisions feel overwhelming, but chapter-long caveats and repeated hedging can feel tedious. Those wanting step-by-step protocols or hands-on exercises may be frustrated; no exercises or training modules here.
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From awardwinning science journalist Linda Geddes, a fascinating and practical companion for expectant parents that makes sense of conflicting advice about pregnancy, birth, and raising babies.Can I eat peanuts during pregnancyDo unborn babies dreamCan men get pregnancy symptoms tooHow much do babies rememberHow can I get my baby to sleep thro...
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