The Business of Baby by Jennifer Margulis from Scribner Books
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Scribner is pleased to
announce the publication of award-winning journalist Jennifer Margulis’s
groundbreaking book: THE BUSINESS OF
BABY (Scribner, April 16, 2012). In this important work of investigative
journalism Margulis provides an eye-opening look into the common misconceptions
of pregnancy, childbirth, and the first year of a baby’s life, revealing how
the medical-industrial complex and corporate interests often take precedence
over the health and welfare of mother and child.
Margulis asks probing questions: Why, despite our state-of-the-art medical technology, does the United States have among the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the industrialized world? Why do American obstetricians and nurses gives pregnant women who are planning to breastfeed free samples of infant formula? Why are American newborns vaccinated against a sexually transmitted disease? And she provides- through research and interviews- the answers to these questions and many others, about everything from ultrasounds to cesareans.
Whether or not you’re a mother, Margulis’s revelations will shock you. Prenatal vitamins contain carcinogenic ingredients; foreskins from circumcised newborns are sold to the beauty and artificial skin industry; and the leading proponent of delayed potty training is a paid spokesperson for Pampers. Her impassioned critique reveals how business interests and profit margins undermine the health of pregnant women and their babies.
Through interviews with leading doctors, nurses, midwives, corporations and scientists, Margulis explores the relationship between the vast money-making business of pregnancy and early child care, and the advice-both medical and behavioral- parents are given. Margulis’s passion for her subject and her vast knowledge and experience (she is a mother of four) is evident on every page. I encourage you to pick up THE BUSINESS OF BABY, to empower yourself, and your audience, with the information parents need in order to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of their infants.
The Business of Baby
April 16, 2013; $27.00; 368 pages
9781451636086
9781451636109 e-book
About the author:
Jennifer Margulis, Ph.D., is an award-winning journalist and a Senior Fellow at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University. She has worked in international development on a child survival campaign, and in international human rights advocacy. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, Ms. magazine, More, Parents, Fit Pregnancy, Parenting, and The Walt Disney Internet Group.
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This book looks like one I just have to read... validating all those gut feelings I had while having babies... Our children were born at home, I just could't help that nagging feeling that all was not in our best interests in a hospital birth.
Posted by: se7en | April 15, 2013 at 06:10 PM
I would love to have this book!!
Posted by: healthforchildren | April 12, 2013 at 09:31 PM
I can't wait to read this book and to ask Jennifer to speak at our next iMothering conference. We need more of this excellent information to be shared widely so that parents can make informed decisions for their own families.
Posted by: iMothering | April 12, 2013 at 03:39 AM
It sounds like a real EYE-OPENER for all the moms out there.
A must have for all expectant couples.
Posted by: oneVoice | April 11, 2013 at 08:37 PM
one of my son's former support staff who is now like a sister to him is due any day. if i win this I am giving it to her! also going to spread the word aout this too!
Posted by: Jan | April 11, 2013 at 06:41 PM
Wish I would have had this book available 21 years ago when I started having babies. 9 beautiful kids later I am still learning. I strive to make sure that my kids learn how to question, investigate and research so their kids will be protected and informed better than I was.
Posted by: Amy winter | April 11, 2013 at 05:44 PM
Sounds both intriguing and informational. I'd love to read it!
Posted by: Lin Wessels | April 11, 2013 at 05:36 PM
I am so looking forward to reading this book! Jennifer is an excellent journalist and really does her homework. Can't wait!!!
Posted by: Grace | April 11, 2013 at 05:32 PM
I am so looking forward to buying my own real, live copy of this important book!
Posted by: Mary Littlefield Devine | April 11, 2013 at 03:26 PM
I would love to read this book! I am constantly talking to moms-to-be about the dangers of "standard of care" procedures in the hospital setting that are not healthy for mom or baby! It sounds like I might have yet another wonderful book to recommend to parents and grandparents!
Posted by: Laura Hayes | April 11, 2013 at 02:47 PM
I look forward to reading this. I don't look forward to the many moments of rage I'm likely to experience while reading it. Important stuff to know.
Posted by: Heather | April 11, 2013 at 02:08 PM
Can't wait to read this book. As a perinatal professional who works with families during pregnancy, birth and postpartum I can say this is going to be great information for them to have!
Posted by: Laura Nance | April 11, 2013 at 01:57 PM
Is nothing sacred? Of course we know the answer. When will the average American learn that *everything* is for sale in this country.
Posted by: Les miserables | April 11, 2013 at 01:13 PM