What to Expect & Expectant Dad's Survival Guide 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
What to Expect When You're Expecting
The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
/ 9780091929794
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Vermilion

Overview
This two-book pregnancy and parenting set pairs America's most trusted bump-to-baby guide with a candid companion written for dads. What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff walks moms-to-be through every trimester with month-by-month medical insight, symptom checklists, and reassuring, plain-English answers. The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide by Rob Kemp speaks directly to partners, tackling gear, labor day logistics, and the emotional rollercoaster of new fatherhood with humor and heart. Together these paperbacks form a balanced, gift-ready bundle for couples preparing for their first baby, offering practical guidance from both sides of the delivery room.

About the Books
Since its original publication, What to Expect When You're Expecting has become the go-to reference many parents keep on the nightstand throughout pregnancy. This edition is organized month by month, covering nutrition, exercise, common symptoms, prenatal testing, and what happens during labor and delivery, along with postpartum recovery and newborn basics. Heidi Murkoff's warm, non-judgmental voice takes the anxiety out of a thousand what-if questions, while clear checklists and doctor-conversation prompts help readers feel prepared rather than overwhelmed at every appointment. Paired alongside it, The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide by Rob Kemp fills a gap many pregnancy shelves miss: a book written specifically for the partner. Kemp draws on interviews with dads and health professionals to cover assembling a hospital bag, choosing a car seat, and understanding what a partner is going through physically and emotionally each trimester. The tone is conversational and often funny, making it approachable for readers who might not otherwise pick up a parenting book. It also addresses the weeks right after birth, when sleep deprivation and new routines hit hardest, offering realistic, judgment-free tips for pitching in. Bought together, these two paperbacks give an expecting couple a shared vocabulary and complementary perspectives, so nobody feels left out. It's a practical way to walk into parenthood informed, supported, and a little less nervous, whether this is a first baby or a refresher for a growing family.

Key Benefits

• Covers pregnancy from both the expectant mother's and expectant father's point of view
• Month-by-month structure makes it easy to find relevant information fast
• Written in warm, accessible language rather than dense medical jargon
• Includes practical checklists for hospital bags, gear, and labor day planning
• Addresses the emotional side of pregnancy and new parenthood, not just the physical
• Makes a thoughtful, ready-to-give gift for baby showers or expecting couples

Book-by-Book Guide
What to Expect When You're Expecting — Heidi Murkoff's month-by-month pregnancy guide covers symptoms, prenatal care, labor, and postpartum recovery in reassuring detail.
The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide — Rob Kemp's candid handbook for partners tackles gear, delivery day, and the realities of a newborn's first weeks.

About the Authors
Heidi Murkoff is an American author best known for creating the What to Expect franchise, which began with What to Expect When You're Expecting and grew into a series of books, an app, and a feature film covering pregnancy and early parenting. Her writing is known for combining medical accuracy with an empathetic, conversational tone. Rob Kemp is a British journalist and author who writes about fatherhood and family life, drawing on interviews with real dads to create practical, humor-laced guidance. Together, Murkoff and Kemp offer expecting parents two trusted, complementary voices for the pregnancy journey.

Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect as a baby shower gift, a first-time-dad surprise, or a couple's own nightstand duo, this set covers pregnancy from every angle. One partner gets the trusted, month-by-month medical guide; the other gets a funny, reassuring survival manual written just for them, making it a thoughtful pick for any expecting family.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.