Books What to Expect When You're Expecting  by Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff (Author), Sharon Mazel (Author), Charles J. Lockwood (Foreword)

What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, with contributions from Sharon Mazel and a foreword by Charles J. Lockwood, is a definitive pregnancy guidebook that covers everything expectant parents need to know from pre-conception to postpartum care. The book is structured to provide a week-by-week overview of pregnancy, describing bodily changes, fetal development, and symptoms mothers may experience each month.

Key sections include preconception advice, early pregnancy signs, diagnostic testing, birthing choices, and how to effectively partner with healthcare providers. It also covers nutrition rules for a healthy pregnancy, debunking conception myths, and special guidance for those expecting multiples. Postpartum care receives detailed attention, explaining physical recovery, emotional challenges, breastfeeding tips, and mental health awareness, including recognizing postpartum depression and anxiety.