What to Expect When You're Expecting

In its fifth edition, Heidi Murkoff has thoroughly revised and updated every section of the most popular pregnancy guide ever. This edition addresses numerous new inquiries and incorporates much-sought-after content, including guidance for fathers throughout the book, current advice on dietary and beverage choices during pregnancy, and an entirely new chapter on postpartum birth control options. The new edition is more expansive and comforting than previous versions, offering insights into the latest lifestyle trends, such as juice bars, raw food diets, cord blood banking, and the so-called Mommy wars. It also provides detailed information on various pregnancy aspects: physical concerns like fertility treatments, first-trimester ultrasounds, and breastfeeding; emotional issues such as postpartum anxiety and paternal postnatal depression; nutritional advice, regardless of your affinity for wheatgrass or caffeine; and social topics, including gender reveal parties, pregnancy selfies, and social media sharing. Filled with tips, practical advice, and humor—an expectant mother's best ally—this latest version is more user-friendly and accessible than before. It’s a fully updated rendition of the trusted classic that has guided parents for over thirty years.