What to Expect When You're Expecting 5th Edition by Heidi Murkoff - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781471147524
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Age Range: Adult / Parenting & Family

Overview
What to Expect When You're Expecting, 5th Edition is the fully revised and updated version of the world's bestselling pregnancy guide by Heidi Murkoff. With over 18.5 million copies in print, it remains the go-to companion for expectant parents in the UK, offering trusted, up-to-date medical guidance alongside warmth, humour and reassurance for every stage of pregnancy, labour and early parenthood.

About the Book
This brand-new paperback edition brings Heidi Murkoff's trademark warmth, empathy and humour to a completely revised text, answering every conceivable question expectant parents could have. Advice for partners is fully integrated throughout, reflecting the reality that pregnancy is a shared journey. All medical coverage has been completely updated for UK readers, including the latest on prenatal screening, medication safety and a brand-new section on postpartum birth control. The book also keeps pace with modern lifestyle trends, addressing topics such as juice bars, raw diets, e-cigarettes, "push presents", social media baby-bump posting, omega-3 fatty acids, organic and grass-fed food choices, and GMOs. There is expanded coverage of IVF pregnancies, multiple pregnancies, breastfeeding while pregnant, home and water births, and caesarean trends including VBACs and "gentle caesareans". Organised in an easy-to-navigate, week-by-week structure, the guide walks readers through physical changes, emotional ups and downs, nutrition, exercise, prenatal appointments and the practicalities of preparing for baby's arrival. Clear, plain-language explanations sit alongside checklists and relatable anecdotes, so parents-to-be always know what's normal, what to ask their care provider, and what to expect next. It remains the reference millions of families turn to first.

• Fully revised 5th edition with the latest UK medical guidance
• Week-by-week format tracking every stage of pregnancy
• Fully integrated advice for partners throughout
• Covers modern topics: IVF, multiples, home births, breastfeeding while pregnant
• Warm, reassuring, judgement-free tone from a trusted author
• Ideal gift for baby showers and first-time parents

About the Author
Heidi Murkoff is the creator of the What to Expect series, the world's bestselling series of pregnancy and parenting books. She conceived the idea for What to Expect When You're Expecting during her own first pregnancy, after struggling to find clear, reassuring answers to her questions. She is also the founder of WhatToExpect.com and the What to Expect Foundation, and has been named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People in the World.

Why You'll Love This Pregnancy Guide
Trusted by millions of parents worldwide, this brand-new paperback delivers reassuring, evidence-based answers to every pregnancy question, wrapped in Heidi Murkoff's warm, empathetic voice - the perfect companion or gift for anyone expecting.

Please Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and edition are as listed.