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What to Expect When You're Expecting
- pregnancy
- prenatal care
- childbirth
- new parents
- baby
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Why I'd hand it to you
This guide walks expectant parents through pregnancy month by month: the baby's growth, changes in the mother's body, tests, symptoms, nutrition and preparing for birth. It answers a huge range of questions, and many families keep it on the nightstand for nine months. It has been updated over the years. That said, covering every possible complication can make anxious readers worry more, and some find the tone a bit cautious. It also isn't a replacement for your doctor or midwife. As a reference to look up what is happening this week, it is still handy.
— Matt Jordan
Quick summary
- Book
- What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff
- Who it's for
- Expectant parents who want a month-by-month reference to look things up, alongside their doctor or midwife.
- Key topics
- Pregnancy month by month
- Prenatal tests and symptoms
- Nutrition
- Preparing for birth
- Shelves
- Parenting, Health
