Do Chocolate Lovers Have Sweeter Babies?: The Surprising Science of Pregnancy

Brain Candy for expectant parents! Pregnancy is an adventure. Lots of books tell you the basics''the baby is the size of [insert fruit here].' But pregnant science writer Jena Pincott began to wonder just how a baby might tinker with her body'and vice versa'and chased down answers to the questions she wouldn't ask her doctor, such as: " Does stress sharpen your baby's mind'or dull it? " Can you predict your baby's temperament? " Why are babies born in the darker months of the year more likely to grow up to be novelty-loving risk takers? " Are bossy, dominant women more likely to have boys? " How can the cells left behind by your baby affect you years later? This is a different kind of pregnancy book'thoughtful, fun, and filled with information you won't find anywhere else.