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What to Expect When You're Expecting

5th Edition of the world's bestselling pregnancy book
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What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff is a comprehensive guide for parents-to-be, covering every stage of pregnancy. It offers practical advice on everything from prenatal care to childbirth, addressing common concerns and providing reassurance. The book is designed to support and inform expectant parents throughout their journey.
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You might like this book if you're expecting a baby and want comprehensive, reassuring advice on every stage of pregnancy. This book may appeal to you if you value practical tips, real-life anecdotes, and expert medical insights to guide you through the journey.

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Totally revised and updated for a new generation of expectant mothers and fathers.

The world's favourite pregnancy book has just got even better. What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff continues to be the trusted go-to guide for millions of parents-to-be. This comprehensive manual provides detailed week-by-week explanations of the myriad changes happening to both mother and baby during pregnancy. It is designed to reassure expectant parents, offering reliable advice backed by the latest research on preparation, diet, self-care, and more.

This newest edition tackles many of the challenges and issues unique to today's fast-paced, technologically advanced, and multicultural society. With updated information on alternative medicine, assisted conception, and the diverse options now available for labour and delivery, the book is an indispensable resource. The content addresses the modern concerns of parents, including topics such as mental health, the impact of environmental factors, and how to navigate parenting on a busy schedule.

Furthermore, this edition has been specifically revised and adapted to meet the best practices in Australian maternity care. Whether you are looking to understand the physical developments taking place, seeking emotional support, or needing practical tips on pregnancy health, What to Expect When You're Expecting provides invaluable insights and unwavering support at every stage of your journey.

With user-friendly layouts, detailed illustrations, and an empathetic tone that seeks to comfort and clarify, this book remains the definitive guide for expectant parents. From conception to childbirth, What to Expect When You're Expecting prepares you to face each stage of pregnancy with confidence and ease.

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What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff is highly praised for its comprehensive and reassuring approach to pregnancy. Readers appreciate its detailed information, accessibility, and practical advice. Some highlight its easy-to-navigate structure, making it a go-to guide for both first-time and experienced parents.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460756119

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 656

About the Author

Heidi Murkoff's first book, What to Expect When You're Expecting, has been dubbed the ‘pregnancy bible'. This iconic international bestseller is now in its all-new fifth edition, with over 17 million copies in print. Other titles in the series include Eating Well When You're Expecting, What to Expect the First Year, What to Expect Before You're Expecting (a complete preconception plan), and What to Expect the Second Year, the must-have guide for parents of toddlers. The What to Expect books have sold more than 34 million copies in the US alone, and are published in over 30 languages.

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