{"product_id":"what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-1","title":"What to Expect When You'RE Expecting by SANDEE E HATHAWAY |HEIDI MURKOFF |ARLENE EISENBERG","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1984, \u003cem data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting\u003c\/em\u003e has earned the reputation of being “the bible of American pregnancy,” consistently topping bestseller lists and influencing generations of expectant parents. Written in a friendly, month-by-month, question-and-answer format, the book walks parents through every stage of pregnancy—from conception to postpartum—covering physical changes, prenatal care, fetal development, safe practices, and emotional well-being. Each chapter typically includes segments like \"Your Body This Month\", \"Your Baby This Month\", and \"What You May Be Concerned About\", along with helpful \"For Dads\" boxes to engage partners in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eThe guide is frequently praised for its reassuring voice and thoroughness—though it has also faced criticism for its tendency to be alarmist or overly cautious, potentially heightening anxiety for some readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eOver the years, the book has been significantly \u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eupdated\u003c\/strong\u003e to reflect new medical research and evolving societal norms—including additions on alternative birthing options, LGBTQ+ families, and technology’s role in pregnancy . It remains the longest-running title ever on \u003cem data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller list and, as of recent counts, more than \u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e93% of women\u003c\/strong\u003e who read any pregnancy book choose this one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eHeidi Murkoff\u003c\/strong\u003e created the book during her first pregnancy to fill a gap in reliable, relatable guidance. She co-authored it with her mother, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1078\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eArlene Eisenberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, a journalist, and her sister, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eSandee E. Hathaway\u003c\/strong\u003e, a nurse. Together, they blended personal experience with professional insight to provide a reassuring voice for expectant families. The book became the cornerstone of the \u003cem data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/em\u003e series, which now includes titles on baby’s first year, toddler years, and more. Murkoff has continued to expand the brand through a website, app, and nonprofit work focused on maternal health. The authors' collaborative approach helped shape a lasting legacy in prenatal care literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156587765946,"sku":"2EOIIA1MQ-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/WhattoExpectWhenYou_REExpecting_e0b73e87-8719-48a5-b091-fd4bbc908e38.jpg?v=1758033988","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-1","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}