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Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
The Smart Woman's A-Z Pocket Companion for a Safe and Sound Pregnancy
by Elisabeth Dr Aron
Price: 9.95


Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Broadway; 1 (June 13 2006)
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Chapter 1: [A]
Acetaminophen, also known as Anacin-3, Datril, Panadol, Tylenol, and Valorin, is an over-the-counter pain medication and fever reducer. It is an ingredient in numerous cold and flu remedies.

Chapter 1: [A], Part 2
Albuterol is a medication used in the treatment of asthma (see Asthma) and preterm labor. Concerns: One study in laboratory mice reports an association between albuterol and an increased incidence of cleft palate.



Book Description

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

Elisabeth Aron, M.D.

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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