Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts: The Smart Woman's Pocket Companion for a Safe and Sound Pregnancy

By Elisabeth Aron

Book Overview

For when you need the facts--not fear--about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of your pregnancy. Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries of many soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions such as: - Can I exercise during my first trimester? - Is canned tuna safe to eat throughout my pregnancy? - Do self-tanners contain chemicals I should be worried about? - I have to fly for work during my second trimester. Is this safe? - Is cookie-dough ice cream safe to eat? - Can I wear an underwire bra during my pregnancy? - I'm six months pregnant. Is it alright for me to have a glycolic peel facial? - Are peanuts safe to eat or will my baby develop a peanut allergy if I eat too many? - There is a lot of chlorine in my health club's pool. Is that a good or bad thing? Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts includes hundreds of entries on possible concerns--from apple cider to zinc and everything in between. In each entry, Dr. Aron identifies the item, the possible cause for concern, and explains the bottom line--whether it is something a woman should avoid completely, something to take a better-safe-than-sorry approach toward, or something that is perfectly fine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0767920899
• ISBN13: 9780767920896
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Thank you so much for a well written, concise book to ease my fears

When I found out I was pregnant I had so many concerns about what I could do versus what I really shouldn't do to ensure the health of my unborn child. I soon found out I was expecting twins and that only added to my fears about how to ensure I was doing what was best for my babies. When I found this book I was relieved to know that much of what I was already doing was perfectly safe, and for those questions that remained I consulted this book on a number of occasions. It is clear, concise and well written. I found that I could easily get the answers to my questions and go on enjoying my pregnancy. I would definitely recommend this book to any pregnant woman!!

Must Read!

Accurate and up to date information,all of your questions answered in one book!I have found this book very useful and told my patients about it.

Wonderful Resource!

As a obstetrician, I find Dr. Aron's book an easy-to-read manual and I've recommended it to friends, family and patients. The organizational format is easy to maneurver and user friendly. Her recommendations for uncommonly studied pregnancy issues are well advised. I recommend the book very highly to all of my patients. Thank you, Dr. Aron!

Great, very needed book!

A must-read for every pregnant woman! Has all the answers to all the questions you will ever have about what's safe and what's not safe during pregnancy. Highly recommend this book!

A VALUABLE GUIDE FOR EVERY DAY OF YOUR PREGNANCY.

I expect to use this book every day of my pregancy. It has information about all of the things that I have been worrying about during my pregnancy - food, food additives, environmental issues, medicines, exercise, and more. In an easy-to use reference format, there is a description of what current research understands about each topic, and sensible recommendations. I feel as though I am better able to make informed choices.