Shop Everything That Got Me Through My First Trimester of Pregnancy

As soon as I was even thinking about getting pregnant, no fewer than four friends—all of whom happen to be fellow health editors—reccomended I pick up Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong—and What You Really Need to Know. (It's kind of the anti-What to Expect.) Author Emily Oster busts traditional conventions and old-school, often outdated takes on pregnancy. Common hot topics include just how many cups of coffee you can have when pregnant and which OTC medicines are safe to take. Broken down by conception and then by trimester, it's an easy read that'll have you sighing at least a few deep breaths of relief.

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