Gideon Koren - The Complete Guide to Everyday Risks in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
From The Oprah & Friends Radio Show with Dr. Mehemet Oz, 5 September 2008
This book is an indispensable guide to the risks of medications, environmental toxins, and herbal remedies taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Since the discovery of birth defects caused by thalidomide, expectant mothers have questioned the effects of medications and other substances during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
This book offers authoritative descriptions of the risks involved during pregnancy and breast-feeding, from prescription drugs, diseases, chemicals, vitamins, herbs, foods, alcohol, cigarette smoke, recreational drugs, and other abuse substances.
Some of the topics covered:
* Tests for determining risks before conception, during pregnancy and after birth
* Charts and scores of answers to Frequently Asked Questions
* Charts of safe/unsafe medications, chemicals, vitamins, herbs and foods
* Practical advice for treating illnesses, avoiding exposure to toxic chemicals, and eating safely.
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Gideon Koren - The Complete Guide to Everyday Risks in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
