Read by more than 90% of US pregnant women who read a pregnancy book–this is the pregnancy bible – the most iconic, must-have book for parents-to-be, with over 14.5 million copies in print.

Now fully revised and adapted for Australian and New Zealand readers!

This new-look fourth edition is the book for a new generation of expectant parents. Its up-to-date information reflects what’s new in pregnancy and what's relevant to today’s pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritten every section, answering dozens of new questions and including new by-demand material, such as detailed week-by-week foetal development guides in each of the monthly chapters, more on pre-conception, and a section on carrying multiples.

There’s more than ever on practical matters: an expanded section on workplace concerns; physical – with more symptoms and more solutions; emotional – more advice on riding the mood rollercoaster; nutritional – from low-carb to vegan, from junk food-dependent to caffeine-addicted; and sexual – what's hot and what's not in pregnant lovemaking, as well as much more support for the expectant dad. Overflowing with tips, helpful hints, and humour – a pregnant woman’s best friend.

About the Author

Heidi Murkoff conceived the idea for What to Expect When You're Expecting during her first pregnancy, when she found that most books only added to her worries. A whole bookshelf of What to Expect titles followed, aimed at helping parents. Heidi writes for Baby Talk and Parenting magazines.