Debunking the Bump: What the Data Really Says About Pregnancy's 165 Biggest Risk

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Mathematician Daphne Adler wades through the research to reveal which factors are truly threats to a healthy pregnancy and which are simply red herrings or old wives' tales. From cheese to sex to saunas, Debunking the Bump sheds light on everything expect

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Stay away from sushi! Cut out caffeine! Get rid of your cat! Step away from the microwave!Pregnant women are bombarded with "risk factors" they must avoid from the moment the stick turns pink. Heroic mothers-to-be sacrifice their favorite foods and activities for the sake of their baby, but with such long lists of "don'ts" and conflicting information, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Daphne Adler, a mathematician, management consultant, and self-proclaimed "numbers junkie" turns her expertise to pregnancy and the real research behind the risks. With thousands of cited sources, Adler wades through the research to reveal which factors are truly threats to a healthy pregnancy and which are simply red herrings or old wives' tales. From cheese to sex to saunas, Debunking the Bump sheds light on everything expectant mothers need to know to avoid the real risks without skipping the sushi.

Author Biography

Daphne Adler holds an undergraduate degree in theoretical mathematics from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She spent her professional career working in management consulting. She grew up in Norwich, Vermont, and now lives in London with her husband and three young children.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What Are We Worried About? Chapter 1 - Little Beasties: Pathogens Feral Pigs in the Spinach: E. Coli Twisted Bacteria: Campylobacter In Defense of Cat Litter: Toxoplasma Gondii The Stinky Cheese Debate: Listeria Sinful, Slimy Seafood: Sushi Lemon, Tabasco, and a Dash of Sewage: Oysters Heat Your Meat!: Conclusions The Most Dangerous Beasties of All:Cytomegalovirus and Parvovirus B19 Chapter 2 - Bombarded: Environmental Toxins Fishy Advice: Mercury Heavy Metal: Lead Poisonous Produce: Pesticides Skin Deep: Personal Care Products Secret Scents: Perfume The Swan Study: Phthalates An Ode to Elbow Grease: Cleaning Products The Painting Instinct: Organic Solvents Healthy Hot Dogs: Nitrates and Nitrites A Breath of Fresh Air: Air Pollution The Microwave Strikes Back: Non-Ionizing Radiation Galactic Beams: Ionizing Radiation Prof Plum in the Library with the Rice Cereal: Arsenic Detox: Conclusions Chapter 3 - Guilty Pleasures: Voluntary Poison Stub It Out: Tobacco The Religion of Drink: Alcohol A Need for Weed: Marijuana The Crack Babies That Weren''t: Conclusions Chapter 4 - A Day in the Life: Lifestyle Sinister Slumber: Sleeping on the Left Wired: Caffeine Don''t Worry, Be Happy: Stress Bringing Home the Bacon: Work Our Dangerous Machines: Driving The Incredible Shrinking Seat: Air Travel PB&J: Food Allergies Beached Whale: Weight Gain Get Moving: Exercise and Recreation It''s Getting Hot in Here: Hot Tubs and Saunas A Night on the Town: Loud Noise Humping the Bump: Sex Strive Not to Drive: Conclusions Chapter 5 - Legend of the Super Baby: Go

Review

"In this important book, Adler, a mathematician, management consultant, and self-proclaimed 'numbers junkie,' equips mothers with researched data behind recommendations for what to do (and not do) during pregnancy . . . She writes in a tone that is both authoritative and assuring—that of a mother rooting for all other mothers."—Publishers Weekly"Adler makes it clear that for so many of these topics, more research is needed, but the studies that have been cited are meticulously documented at the end of each chapter. This fun, informative book will help pregnant readers keep things in perspective"—Tulsa Book Review

Review Quote

"In this important book, Adler, a mathematician, management consultant, and self-proclaimed "numbers junkie," equips mothers with researched data behind recommendations for what to do (and not do) during pregnancy... She writes in a tone that is both authoritative and assuring--that of a mother rooting for all other mothers." -- Publishers Weekly "Adler makes it clear that for so many of these topics, more research is needed, but the studies that have been cited are meticulously documented at the end of each chapter. This fun, informative book will help pregnant readers keep things in perspective" -Tulsa Book Review

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9781451684995 Bumpology 9780399171062 The Informed Parent 9780143125709 Expecting Better 9781505393125 Debunking the Bump: A Mathematician Mom Explodes Myths About Pregnancy

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Author has an undergraduate degree in theoretical mathematics from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School Unique mathematical approach to pregnancy including foods to eat/avoid, stress management, and lifestyle dos and dont's Uses logic and math to debunk popular beliefs about health during pregnancy Great gift for newly expecting parents

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Details ISBN1945547804 Author Daphne Adler Publisher Familius LLC Year 2018 ISBN-10 1945547804 ISBN-13 9781945547805 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-04-01 Imprint Familius LLC Place of Publication Sanger, CA Country of Publication United States Edition 3rd Language English DEWEY 618.2 Short Title Debunking the Bump NZ Release Date 2018-04-01 US Release Date 2018-04-01 UK Release Date 2018-04-01 Pages 352 Subtitle What the Data Really Says About Pregnancy's 165 Biggest Risks and Myths Audience General AU Release Date 2018-03-31 We've got this

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