The Complete Organic Pregnancy
by Alexandra Zissu, Deirdre Dolan
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Author: Alexandra Zissu, Deirdre DolanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-01
ISBN: 0060887451
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Collins Living
Book Reviews of The Complete Organic Pregnancy
Book Review: Organic for Dummies
Summary: 2 Stars
I was expecting a thorough, fact-ridden book with loads of information about organic produce and products. While there are some helpful charts, such as the Twelve Most Contaminated Non-Organic Fruits and Vegetables, the Best and Worst Fish, or the Hazards of Household Products, I found this book overall to be unfocused and shallow, filled with uncorroborated statements like, "For swollen extremities you might give an herbalist a shot - some of our friends found them helpful." Organic for Dummies would have been a better title for this book.
At times, these writers deviate from their organic focus, giving women generic advice about what to pack for labor or how to eat one-handed when you have a baby in your arms (buy bags of organic nuts or carrots...Come on! Is this advice I need?) Or perhaps my favorite excerpt, if you do drink coffee during pregnancy buy fair-trade coffee because it "helps family farmers in developing countries gain direct access to international markets and allows them to receive fair prices on their products." These writers haven't done enough research to know how pesticides on coffee beans can affect your developing fetus, but they did manage to define Fair Trade about as thorough as my grocery-store coffee kiosk does.
Overall, I found this book to be trite and not well-researched. For anyone who already shops organic and has read informative books, your time would be better spent on the Internet doing your own Google search. Thirty minutes pulled up better research and information.
Summary of The Complete Organic Pregnancy
While being pregnant is thrilling, the responsibility of a growing baby can provoke anxiety about what is and isn't safe. In The Complete Organic Pregnancy, Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu address how you can minimize your exposure to the invisible toxins that surround us—in everything from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics to furniture, rugs, air, and water. Step by step, they tell you where dangerous chemicals are lurking, why it's so important to avoid them when pregnant, and what you can do before, during, and after your pregnancy to protect your child.
In this exhaustively researched book, the authors (calmly) talk parents-to-be through everything from the safest laundry detergent to which crib mattresses contain toxic flame retardants. You'll find out how to choose the right face cream, plastic water bottles, household cleaners, types of fish, and much more—all with an eye toward keeping you and your baby safe and healthy.
The Complete Organic Pregnancy also features a collection of personal diaries from well-known writers and organophiles, including Barbara Kingsolver and Marion Nestle, as well as recipes from organic chefs. Required reading for anyone heading into this exciting stage of life, The Complete Organic Pregnancy is your chance to make a difference for your children, even before they're born.
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