What to Expect When You're Expecting
Your pregnancy explained, your pregnancy questions answered, your pregnant body demystified, head (what to do about those headaches) to feet (why they're so swollen), back (how to stop it from aching) to front (why you can't tell a baby by Mom's bump).
The best just got better!
Expect the best yet! This cover-to-cover (including the covers) brand new fifth edition is filled with must-have information, practical advice, realistic insight, easy-to-use tips, and lots of reassurance. You'll find the very latest on prenatal screenings, which medications arte safe, and the most current birthing options—from water birth to gentle c-sections. Your pregnancy lifestyle gets equal attention, too: eating (including food trends) to coffee drinking, working out (and work) to sex, travel to beauty, skin care, and more. Have pregnancy symptoms?—You will—and you'll find solutions for them all. Expecting multiples? There's a chapter for you. Expecting to become a Dad? This book has you covered, too.
Answers to All Your Pregnancy Questions
- "When can I take a home pregnancy test?"
- "How can I eat for two if I'm too queasy to eat for one?"
- "Can I keep up my spinning classes?"
- "Is fish safe to eat? And what's this I hear about soft cheese?"
- "Can I work until I deliver? What are my rights on the job?"
- "I'm blotchy and broken out—where's the glow?"
- "Should we do a gender reveal? A 4D ultrasound?"
- "Will I know labor when I feel it?"
All this in more, in this comprehensive pregnancy bible that every soon-to-be mother should have!
What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff is the definitive pregnancy bible, trusted by millions of women for over 35 years. With its friendly and reassuring tone, this book provides comprehensive information about every stage of pregnancy, from conception to childbirth and beyond.
What to Expect When You're Expecting covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy
- Common pregnancy symptoms and how to cope with them
- Medical tests and procedures during pregnancy
- Nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
- Labor and delivery
- Postpartum recovery and care
- Newborn care
What to Expect When You're Expecting is an invaluable resource for expectant mothers, providing them with the information they need to make informed decisions about their pregnancy and childbirth.
About the Author
Heidi Murkoff is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of What to Expect, a trusted pregnancy and parenting brand. She has written extensively on pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting, and her books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
Reviews
What to Expect When You're Expecting has received rave reviews from both expectant mothers and medical professionals. Here are a few excerpts:
- "This book is a must-have for any woman who is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is full of valuable information and advice that will help you through your pregnancy and beyond." - The New York Times
- "Heidi Murkoff has written the definitive guide to pregnancy. This book is a comprehensive and reassuring resource that will answer all of your questions about pregnancy and childbirth." - The Washington Post
- "This book is a godsend for expectant mothers. It is full of practical advice and support that will help you through your pregnancy and beyond." - The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Conclusion
What to Expect When You're Expecting is a must-have resource for expectant mothers. It is full of valuable information and advice that will help you through your pregnancy and beyond. With its friendly and reassuring tone, this book will answer all of your questions about pregnancy and childbirth and provide you with the support you need to make informed decisions about your care.
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