Works by
Heidi E. Murkoff
(Writer)

• What to Expect When You're Expecting (1986, 2002) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway
  Here is what parents-to-be need to know about choosing a caregiver, prenatal diagnosis, exercise, childbirth options, second pregnancies, twins, making love during pregnancy, having a cesarean, and coping with common and not-so-common pregnancy symptoms. Also included are step-by-step guides through labor and delivery, postpartum care, and breastfeeding, a full section just for fathers-to-be, and a 24-page "Pregnancy Notes" insert for keeping detailed records of prenatal test results, weight gain, doctor's visits, observations, and more.

• The Pregnancy Organizer: Keeping Track When You're Expecting (1986) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway

• What to Expect the First Year (1989) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway
  Consumer text provides virtually everything new parents need to know about the care and feeding of an infant. Covers monthly growth and development, feeding for every age and stage, and sleep strategies. Offers practical tips and the most current medical advice.

• The Recovery Book (1992) with Arlene Eisenberg, Howard Eisenberg, Al J. Mooney, and Stanley E. Gitlow
  A unique collaboration between Dr. Al Mooney, head of the Willingway Hospital, Arlene Eisenberg, coauthor of the What to Expect books, and medical journalist Howard Eisenberg, The Recovery Bookis the first book to explain exactly what a recovering addict and his or her family will face during every stage of living clean and sober.
  
  The authors provide a wealth of information on in- and out-patient services, support groups, family relationships, temptations, and worries. Hundreds of questions and answers address every particular of what a person in recovery can expect, from mental and physical health concerns to why a former cocaine addict should not use Windex.
  
  What withdrawal is like. When the euphoria of not drinking wanes. Feeling uncomfortable at AA. Regaining trust. Sleep problems. What to tell co-workers. Twenty ways to dump depression and anxiety. Making and using leisure time. Learning what normal is. From detox to the three phases of recovery--Saving Your Life, Enriching Your Life, Prolonging Your Life--The Recovery Book leads addicts through recovery's highs, lows, pitfalls, and challenges. Includes sections on AA and other support groups, exercise, health, the Clean and Sober Recovery Diet, and quitting smoking. First prize winner of the 1993 Markie Award, sponsored by the National Foundation for Alcoholism and Addiction Communication (NFAAC).

• The What to Expect When You're Expecting Pregnancy Organizer (1995) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway

• What to Expect the Toddler Years (1996) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway

• What to Expect Gift Set : When You're Expecting & What to Expect the First Year (1999) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway

• What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby (2000)

• What to Expect When the Babysitter Comes (2000)

• What to Expect When the New Baby Comes Home (2000) with Laura Rader (Illustrator)

• What to Expect When You Use the Potty (2000)

• What to Expect Pregnancy Planner: A 42 Week Wall Record Keeper from Conception to Birth (2002) with Arlene Eisenberg and Sandee E. Hathaway

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Other

• Angus Plush Toy Dog
  "Hello! My name is Angus. Some people call me the Answer Dog because I like to answer all kinds of questions about growing up. It's good to ask questions because what you know helps you grow!"  -- Amazon
  
  This lovable Yorkie, a whopping 11 inches tall (or 8 inches when sitting--his preferred pose), is featured in Heidi Murkoff's What to Expect series for kids, including What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby and What to Expect When You Use the Potty. With wisdom and common sense, Angus guides children through some of life's tough transitions, presenting them with age-appropriate answers to their questions, as well as games, reassurance, and support. Having the squeezably soft plush toy to hold can only help make the learning process even more fun. Sporting his trademark red shirt, Angus is covered in realistic golden-brown fur, with bendy ears and a sweet, sincere smile. Surface washable."