Updated multiple times every year, America’s pregnancy bible answers all your questions. When can I take an at-home a pregnancy test? How can I eat for two if I’m too queasy to eat for one?

Can I keep up my spinning classes? Is fish safe to eat? And what’s this I hear about soft cheese?

Can I work until I deliver? What are my rights on the job? I’m blotchy and broken out—where’s the glow?

Should we do a gender reveal? What about a 4-D ultrasound? Will I know labor when I feel it?

Your pregnancy explained and your pregnant body demystified, head (what to do about those headaches) to feet (why they’re so swollen), back (how to stop it from aching) to front (why you can’t tell a baby by mom’s bump). Filled with must-have information, practical advice, realistic insight, easy-to-use tips, and lots of reassurance, you’ll also find the very latest on prenatal screenings, which medications are safe, and the most current birthing options—from water birth to gentle c-sections. Your pregnancy lifestyle gets equal attention, too: eating (including food trends) to coffee drinking, working out (and work) to sex, travel to beauty, skin care, and more.

Have pregnancy symptoms? You will—and you’ll find solutions for them all. Expecting multiples?

There’s a chapter for you. Expecting to become a dad? This book has you covered, too.

Expecting a baby is an incredible journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and a host of questions. This latest edition of 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' offers a comprehensive guide to navigating each stage of pregnancy with confidence. Updated for 2024, the book continues to be an essential companion for expectant parents, providing reassurance and practical advice in an accessible format.

Essential pregnancy guide providing reassurance and practical advice. Updated to reflect the latest medical guidelines and research. Includes tips for managing physical and emotional changes with confidence.

This book remains the definitive guide for parents-to-be offering insights into every phase of pregnancy and beyond. From your first trimester to labor and delivery each section is designed to ease anxiety and equip you with essential knowledge. Detailed guidance on nutrition prenatal care and common pregnancy symptoms helps you maintain your health and well-being throughout this transformative time.

The 2024 edition incorporates the latest medical research and recommendations addressing the concerns and challenges of modern parenthood. New sections focus on topics like mental health partner involvement and navigating pregnancy in a digital age ensuring the content is relevant and comprehensive for today’s readers. Practical advice is complemented by real-life stories from parents who have experienced the journey.

This blend of expert information and empathetic storytelling offers both support and insight which can empower expecting parents to make informed decisions tailored to their unique situations.

This book uniquely combines expert advice with heartfelt personal stories making it accessible and relatable Parents can find comfort knowing they're not alone in their experiences The updated edition addresses modern concerns like digital parenting and mental health ensuring it remains an indispensable resource for contemporary parents navigating pregnancy in today's world Written with compassion and clarity this book builds a supportive community for expectant parents encouraging them to approach parenthood with knowledge confidence and joy.