What to Expect the First Year (What to Expect)
Break Through Common Pregnancy Myths and Discover Essential Strategies for a Confident First-Time Journey
About This Book
Step into motherhood with clarity and confidence as you navigate every stage of pregnancy and early parenting. From the first positive test to bringing your newborn home, you'll discover expert-backed strategies for nurturing your health, making critical choices, and mastering the unknowns that come with being a first-time mom. Benefit from clear, accessible explanations as you address nutrition, doctor selection, routines, self-care, labor, and newborn essentials. This journey isn’t just about survival—it’s about empowerment, personal growth, and becoming the resourceful parent you want to be.About the Author
Heidi Oster is a trusted guide for future moms, using wisdom, evidence-based research, and practical compassion to support first-time parents. Her thorough approach has empowered countless new mothers to face pregnancy with less fear and more clarity. With a rich background in health education and maternal wellness, Heidi delivers insight with warmth, incisive analysis, and a genuine respect for each reader’s unique journey.
Biggest Takeaway
Gain practical knowledge to make empowered decisions about your pregnancy, birth plan, and newborn care. Learn how to build healthy habits, prevent common risks, and feel supported through each trimester. You'll confidently choose your care team, refine routines, and handle physical and emotional changes, all while preparing for postpartum recovery. Expect improvement in your decision-making, emotional resilience, and practical parenting skills, helping you advocate for yourself and your baby from day one.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Personal Health History Can Outweigh General Advice When Choosing Your OB-GYN
The Hidden Impact of Nutrition Tweaks in Early Pregnancy on Baby’s Lifelong Health
How Sleep Quality During Pregnancy Sets the Stage for Emotional Resilience
Unpacking Prenatal Care Schedules: Why Frequency and Flexibility Matter More Than the Checklist
Navigating Contradictory 'Do’s and Don’ts': Making Evidence-Driven Choices Amid Information Overload
The Paradox of Birth Plans: Planning for Control, Adapting to Uncertainty
Physical Activity Isn’t About the Gym: Redefining Exercise as Daily Movement in Pregnancy
Understanding Risk Is More Than Knowing the Odds: How Cognitive Bias Distorts Pregnancy Decisions
Postpartum Self-Care Is Not Selfish: Building Routines for Recovery and Mental Health
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