Books What to Expect When You're Expecting: by Heidi Murkoff (Author)

"What to Expect When You're Expecting" by Heidi Murkoff is a comprehensive pregnancy guide that covers everything from pre-conception to postpartum care. The book is structured to provide expectant parents with detailed, week-by-week insights into pregnancy, fetal development, and key health considerations. It begins with preparation before conception, including tips for both prospective mothers and fathers to optimize fertility and health. Following this are chapters on recognizing pregnancy signs, managing early pregnancy symptoms, and creating a pregnancy profile to guide prenatal care.

The guide also includes nutritional advice, debunking common conception myths, and detailed information about lifestyle changes beneficial during pregnancy. A special section addresses the needs of parents expecting multiples, covering diet, exercise, labor, and delivery specifics for twins or more. Postpartum chapters guide new mothers through recovery in the days and weeks after birth, including how to manage physical changes, emotional adjustments, and breastfeeding support.