From the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, The Unexpected (with Nate Fox, MD), and ParentData creator, this classic guide empowers women with data during pregnancy. Now back in hardcover, fully updated for 2024, and featuring a new letter from Emily Oster, this book addresses one of the most profound experiences of adulthood. Pregnant women are often told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without clear explanations. The rules for prenatal testing are similarly vague. Moms-to-be seek a resource that enables them to make informed choices. When award-winning economist Emily Oster was pregnant, she examined the data behind the conventional rules of pregnancy and found that many are misguided or simply incorrect. Debunking myths and clarifying everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the essential book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.