Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts: The Smart Woman's

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9780767920896 Author: Aron, Elisabeth Dr

From the Publisher: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.About the Author:Dr. Elisabeth Aron is an award-winning, board-certified specialist in obstetrics and a senior clinical instructor at the University of Colorado's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.


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