Do Chocolate Lovers Have Sweeter Babies?: The Surprising Science Of Pregnancy (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Loving this book so far. It appeals to the geek in me, focusing on the scientific evidence of old wives tales as well as new research. Written in question/answer format and turning her questions inward to her own pregnancy, her writing style keeps me interested. The author is very level headed about all of the research, acknowledging that one study alone isn't evidence enough and that even multiple studies showing the same results are best applied to broad populations, rather than individual situations. This book is meant to be as much entertaining as it is informative. It's not meant in any way to be a guideline for pregnancy, so keep that in mind if you read this. Update upon finishing: really a great read and highly recommend to any pregnant ladies who enjoy learning about scientific evidence to support or disprove pregnancy and post partum theories. If you are fascinated by genetics, as I am, you'll enjoy this book. while i am not planning on getting pregnant again, i still love to learn about it. This was a wonderful book with enough science to interest even a non-pregnant person. at the same time it contains enough advice and scientific "helpfulness" to make any mother-to-be horribly paranoid and anxiety-ridden. So I suppose in that sense it is a successful pregnancy books. I liked how the author sprinkled in bits about her own pregnancy, giving a more relevant feel to all the dry studies. I am amazed she could write a book like this while pregnant and stay sane. I would recommend this to any woman wanting to know a bit more about the process, scientifically speaking of course.
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First time in a long time I read a book in under 2 days. Full of interesting scientific tidbits!
—gagaxo
Similar to, but slightly more entertaining than "Origins."
—vinay
