What to Expect When You're Expecting 5th Edition by Heidi Murkoff - Paperback - The World's Bestselling Pregnancy Guide, Fully Updated for UK Parents

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 guidan