Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts

June 1, 2006
The list of things that pregnant women should avoid seems to be constantly growing. Fueled by media reports, web sites, and even old wives - tales, parents-to-be are more worried than ever about potential risks to their unborn child. Obstetrician/gynecologist Aron (senior clinical instructor, Univ. of Colorado) provides a handy, portable reference book that tackles these concerns. Hundreds of entries, from -Accutane - to -zinc, - are arranged in a dictionary format, with each documenting the issue, noting any possible concerns, and explaining and interpreting relevant studies and recommendations. Further, each entry concludes with a -Bottom Line, - e.g., -cell phone use during pregnancy appears to be safe - and -electric blankets should be used with caution, especially during the first trimester. - This easy-to-read and reassuring compendium on a critical subject is a welcome supplement to more general pregnancy guide literature. Recommended for consumer health collections and individual purchase." -Linda M.G. Katz, Drexel Univ. Health Sciences Libs., Philadelphia"

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