What to Expect When You're Expecting
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (585 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0761187480 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 656 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A completely revised and updated edition of America’s pregnancy bible, the longest-running New York Times bestseller ever. With 18.5 million copies in print, What to Expect When You’re Expecting is read by 93% of women who read a pregnancy book and was named one of the “Most Influential Books of the Last 25 Years” by USA Today. This cover-to-cover (including the cover!) new edition is filled with must-have information, advice, insight, and tips for a new generation of moms and dads. All medical coverage is completely updated, including the latest on Zika virus, prenatal screening, and the safety of medications during pregnancy, as well as a brand-new section on postpartum birth control. Advice for dads is fully integrated throughout the book. Current lifestyle trends are incorporated, too: juice bars,
"Does not deserve to be America's #1 pregnancy book" according to ALMD. I just read this book cover to cover. No, seriously. And man, am I glad I was not pregnant at the time.This is far from the first pregnancy/childbirth/parenting book I've ever read. I'm a health and research nut, and a librarian, so I do a lot of research and reading before I do anything. I try to consult a variety of sources from different viewpoints. Since this is the #1 most-recommended pregnancy book, I figured I might as well read this one too and see what all the fuss is about. I have yet to figure it out.1) The main issue I have with this book is the clear lack of research that went into i. Great for first time mom Great for first time mom. Helps with doctors appointments (questions, what to expect, what test will be done, when you get the ultrasound, planning and preparation guide for when baby gets here) and what to expect during each step of the pregnancy. Great tool for postpartum (after giving birth) needs and expectations as well.. Perfect purchase for new mommies! Bella Rodriguez I am a new mommy, so anything that I can purchase to help me with common FAQ, minor concerns or just having some type of guide really puts me at ease. I came across this book and all the great reviews I read made me want to purchase it and so I did My baby's father and I have read some passages and skim through the book every now and then
About the AuthorHeidi Murkoff is the author of the What to Expect® series of pregnancy and parenting books. She is also the creator of WhatToExpect and the WhatToExpect app, which reach over 11 million expecting and new parents, and the What to Expect Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underserved families expect healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and healthy, happy babies.
Heidi Murkoff is the author of the What to Expect® series of pregnancy and parenting books. She is also the creator of WhatToExpect and the WhatToExpect app, which reach over 11 million expecting and new parents, and the What to Expect Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping underserved families expect healthy pregnancies, safe deliverie