What to Expect When You're Expecting: (Updated in 2025)

What to Expect When You're Expecting is updated multiple times yearly and addresses common pregnancy questions. Topics covered include when to take at-home pregnancy tests, managing nausea while eating well, continuing exercise like spinning classes, food safety (fish, soft cheese), working during pregnancy and job rights, skin changes, gender reveals, ultrasound options, and recognizing labor. The book provides information on physical changes from head to toe, including headaches, swelling, and back pain. It covers prenatal screenings, medication safety, and birthing options such as water birth and gentle c-sections. Additional sections address pregnancy lifestyle topics: nutrition and food trends, caffeine consumption, exercise and work, sexual activity, travel, and skincare. The book includes solutions for common pregnancy symptoms, a chapter for those expecting multiples, and a section for expectant fathers.