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What To Expect
When Heidi Murkoff wrote the book ‘What To Expect When You’re Expecting’, she was pregnant with her daughter Emma. Her mission was simple: to help parents know what to expect, every step of the way. That mission has grown to include the world's bestselling pregnancy and parenting series and most pop...
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Mom Guilt
Starting in the early stages of pregnancy, mom guilt often comes with the parenting territory. You’re giving it everything you’ve got, but thoughts of...
Your ‘TMI’ Pregnancy Questions
Pregnancy comes with a lot of questions, including some that may feel super personal. Not to worry: that's completely normal! This week, Heidi and Emm...
Starting Solids
It’s one of the most momentous (and messy) milestones of the first year: starting solids. But as you think about baby’s first bite, you’re probably wo...
Your Top Pregnancy Questions
You all know that Heidi loves answering your pregnancy questions! This week, Heidi is joined by What To Expect Community Director, Sara Stefanik. Sara...
Postpartum Recovery with ‘The Vagina Whisperer’, Sara Reardon
Pelvic floor Physical Therapist, ‘The Vagina Whisperer’, Sara Reardon is back! This week, she joins Heidi to cover everything you need to know about p...
Pregnancy Pains and Preparing for Childbirth with ‘The Vagina Whisperer’, Sara Reardon
Your pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles that support your vagina, uterus, bladder, and bowels - and not surprisingly, your pelvic floor muscles are...
Live Community Q&A!
In honor of Mother’s Day week, Heidi is joined by 5 pregnant moms from across the country to answer their biggest pregnancy and parenting questions. T...
Skincare During Pregnancy with Dr. Jessica Wu
Whether it’s pregnancy pimples, rashes, sensitivity, an itchy belly, or stretch marks - most expectant mothers can expect their skin to change. This w...
Relationships After Baby with Couples Therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
You’ve been so focused on your new baby - but what will your new baby mean for your relationship? This week, Heidi and Emma are joined by Clinical Psy...
Surprising Postpartum Symptoms
The heavy lift of pregnancy - and the possibly even heavier lift of labor and delivery - is over, and your baby is finally here. But what can you expe...
Your Biggest Toddler Behavior Questions with ‘Big Little Feelings’
Deena Margolin and Kristin Gallant are the moms behind ‘Big Little Feelings’—a research-based, online resource for parents to reign in the chaos and r...
Surprising Pregnancy Symptoms
There are plenty of symptoms you expect during pregnancy—from nausea to cravings to puffy ankles. But what about the symptoms you might not expect? Th...
Finding Your Pediatrician with Dr. Lauren Crosby
Every expectant parent goes through the process of finding a pediatrician for their baby. But when and where do you start? What questions should you a...
Your Biggest Baby Sleep Questions with ‘The Peaceful Sleeper’, Chrissy Lawler
Chrissy Lawler is a licensed therapist, baby sleep specialist, and a mom of 4 kids. This week, she joins Heidi to take the fear and anxiety out of bab...
Fitness Trainer Anna Victoria on IVF and an Unexpected Labor
Anna Victoria is a fitness trainer who has shared her pregnancy and parenting journey with millions. This week, she joins Heidi to talk openly about h...
Car Seat Safety with ‘The Car Seat Lady’, Dr. Alisa Baer
It’s one of the most important purchases you’ll make for your baby - a car seat. This week, Heidi is joined by pediatrician Dr. Alisa Baer, known as ‘...
Best and Worst Pregnancy Advice and Comments
Have you ever noticed that being pregnant seems to give everyone license to offer unsolicited advice? And make comments about everything from your hab...
Your Biggest Vaccine Questions with Dr. Richard Besser
Dr. Richard Besser is the former acting director for the CDC, and is currently president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. He’s also a pediatrici...
How Much Stuff Does Your Baby Really Need?
Most parents make a lot of purchases when they’re expecting their first baby. But how much baby stuff do you really need? This week, Heidi and Emma br...
Choosing a Baby Name
It’s one of the first big decisions you’ll make for your baby—their name. This week, Heidi and Emma break down the biggest baby name trends, and every...
Bringing Baby Home with Pediatrician Dr. Lauren Crosby
The crib is assembled, the car seat is installed, and those tiny onesies are washed and folded. But babies don’t come with instruction manuals, like c...
Body Image & Weight Gain During Pregnancy
This week, Heidi and Emma are covering your biggest questions about body image and weight gain during pregnancy. From the temporary and permanent chan...
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson on Pregnancy and Parenting
Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. and Broadway star Nicolette Robinson are expecting their second child, a boy, this spring. This week, they join Heidi to ta...
Planning For Pregnancy
New year, new baby? If you’re visiting ‘What To Expect’ because you’re at the beginning of your baby-making journey, this week’s episode is for you. F...
Pregnancy and Parenting During the Holidays (and a WTE Gift Guide!)
This holiday season might look a little different than you’re used to—but at What to Expect, we’re here to help make your holiday as festive, fun, and...
Can I Eat That During Pregnancy?
It’s one of the biggest questions you have during pregnancy: “Can I eat that?” Whether you’re wondering about Caesar salad, your favorite medium-cooke...
What To Expect If You Need a C-section
Close to one in three moms end up delivering via C-section. Scheduled for a C-section? Hoping to avoid one? Just plain stressed about the possibility...
Your Silver Linings
There’s no sugar coating it - 2020 has been a difficult year. This week, Heidi and Emma are celebrating what so many pregnant women and parents did lo...
Newborn Sleep
Last week, we covered your sleep during pregnancy - but what about sleep after baby? Namely, for your newborn? This week, Heidi and Emma are diving de...
Getting Good Sleep During Pregnancy
Sure, sleep deprivation comes with the new mom territory. But you might not have expected the sleepless nights to start while you’re still pregnant! T...
Making Your Birth Plan
This week, it’s all about birth plans. Do you need one? And what should go into it? And what happens when things don’t go according to plan? From choi...
Bonding With Your Baby
Bonding with your brand-new baby. It’s supposed to be the easy part after the challenges of pregnancy and childbirth, right? For many moms, that’s not...
Tia Mowry on Endometriosis, Pregnancy, and Parenting
Tia Mowry has been part of our lives since she and her twin Tamera co-starred on the hit ‘90s series, Sister, Sister. Now, Tia is an author, producer,...
Trying To Conceive
Should you have sex multiple times a day when you’re ovulating? Is there an ideal time of day? What about lube? And what are the best ways to track ov...
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Voting, Paid Family Leave, and Maternal Healthcare
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has been serving for 14 years, first in the U.S. House of Representatives and now as the junior Senator from NY. And she’s...
Screen Time for Your Baby and Toddler
How much screen time is too much screen time? It’s one of the most popular questions Heidi gets asked, especially over the last several months. This w...
What To Expect During Labor & Delivery
This week, Heidi and Emma cover what to expect during labor and delivery. From how to know if you’re really in labor, to the right way to push, to the...
Breastfeeding Shame
Why is there so much guilt and pressure around breastfeeding? In this week’s episode, Heidi and Emma are shutting down breastfeeding shamers. Emma ope...
Sara Haines on Motherhood, Marriage & Postpartum Body Image
"The View" co-host Sara Haines joins Heidi to talk about life as a working mom of three. Sara opens up about her philosophy on marriage and parenting,...
Pregnancy and Covid-19
What should you expect if you’re pregnant during the pandemic? This week, Heidi is joined by maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Obican to an...