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Books by Heidi Murkoff

Heidi Murkoff is an American author best known for the “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” pregnancy guides. She was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2011 by Time magazine. Murkoff got the idea for the book during her first pregnancy when she was unable to find answers in the books she turned to. Apart from being a bestselling author, she is also the creator of WhatToExpect.com and founder of the What To Expect Foundation.

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What to Expect When You're Expecting

Heidi Murkoff

The New York Times’ longest-running bestseller in history and a must-have book for parents-to-be, “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” is a detailed guide from the early plans for conception to the after-delivery period of getting back in shape. Starting from the simple, but basic nine rules of eating well, author Heidi Murkoff proceeds to a meticulous elaboration of each month’s symptoms and changes.

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