'We need to talk more about complications and THE UNEXPECTED gives us a place to start' - THE TIMES
'Firebrand Oster demystifies common pregnancy complications and examines the uncomfortable parts that no one wants to talk about' GUARDIAN
Navigate the unexpected in pregnancy with the New York Times bestselling author of CRIBSHEET and EXPECTING BETTER
Half of us might experience complications during pregnancy. Conditions such as pre-term birth, pre-eclampsia, miscarriage and postpartum depression can be isolating. What's the best approach to take when you're faced with uncertainty? In the years since she launched her data-driven approach to parenting, Emily Oster kept hearing questions from readers about dealing with pregnancy after complications.
Offering parents the clarity they need, Oster provides practical advice and insight alongside foetal medicine specialist Dr Nathan Fox, as well as with data on recurrence and treatments shown to lower risk. Laying out the road map for a better birthing process, THE UNEXPECTED promises to make the hardest parts of pregnancy that little bit easier.