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 popular pregnancy and parenting app. Now, Emma is a mom too—and they’re teaming up on the ‘What To Expect’ podcast to help you navigate your entire journey, from conception, to pregnancy, to the first years of parenting. Heidi and Emma break down your biggest questions, interview famous moms, and cover the issues you need to know about—from healthcare to childcare to maternal leave. Nothing is TMI, and nothing is off-limits! For more from Heidi and Emma, find them at @HeidiMurkoff, @EmmaBingWTE and @WhatToExpect.
Latest episodes
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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 doubt and guilt ten
Jun 16 2021 23 min
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 Emma give unfiltered an
Jun 9 2021 26 min
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 wondering what exactly
Jun 2 2021 25 min
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 has collected the m
May 26 2021 31 min
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 postpartum recovery.
May 19 2021 30 min
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 pivotal during pregn
May 12 2021 30 min
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. They cover visitors a
May 5 2021 39 min
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 week, Heidi is joined
Apr 28 2021 34 min
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 Psychologist and Couple
Apr 21 2021 32 min
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 expect when it comes to
Apr 14 2021 29 min
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 raise happy kids. Thi
Apr 7 2021 50 min
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? This week, Heidi and E
Mar 31 2021 22 min
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 ask? This week, Heidi
Mar 24 2021 23 min
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 baby sleep. Heidi and C
Mar 17 2021 45 min
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 her journey to parent
Mar 10 2021 35 min
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 ‘The Car Seat Lady’.
Mar 3 2021 39 min
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 habits to your body? Th
Feb 24 2021 25 min
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 pediatrician. This week, he jo
Feb 17 2021 28 min
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 break down the most im
Feb 10 2021 28 min
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 everything from how to de
Feb 3 2021 27 min
What listeners say
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Heidi and Emma, hosts of the What to Expect podcast, highlight all aspects of parenting and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
malfoxley · Jul 2021
Although I enjoy the content of this podcast, I am disappointed in 2020 that we are still referring to moms and dads. It is quite easy to change “dad” to “second parent” or “support person”. I’d have to believe that there are plenty of queer couples who listen who cannot relate when you mention dads in the delivery room, etc. etc.
pdcst review · Sep 2020
Heidi and Emma are so funny and relatable, love how real they are about the not so pretty aspects of pregnancy!
foxbeinsocks · Aug 2020
I’m so glad that there is now a What to Expect podcast. Although my son is two now, I wish this podcast was available when I was pregnant and in the first year post partum. I am just listening to the episode about Baby Blues and PPD. This is a topic that is not covered enough in media outlets and there are very few pregnancy related podcasts in general. Kudos for covering a tough topic and for including various perspectives (talking about the higher risks for women of color). Very informative podcast! Someone out there is experiencing PPD or another mood disorder and needs to hear this information!
sexiSrivera · Aug 2020
I gave it a good go and listened to at least 10 episodes because I really wanted to like this podcast, but I’m calling it. The ads just killed me. There’s A LOT of them. I’m fine with ad breaks in podcasts - I mean it’s free entertainment so I get it. But this was a ton and the iHeart Radio ads were really annoying. Not particularly relevant either. One was about some true crime show and another about train-car accidents. If you listen to the radio, maybe this won’t be as annoying. I just couldn’t.
figaro1818 · Sep 2021
Pros: because this is so scripted, the host doesn’t spend much or any time greeting her guests or beating her on the bush, so you do get pretty straightforward information. A con to this: not a very heart warming or entertaining podcast. Other cons: the information on this podcast is very much in line with conventional western OB/GYN practice. No where on this podcast will you be encouraged to consider a midwife (everything is, “talk to your doctor”) a doula, have a non-medicated pregnancy, or have a homebirth. Podcast like this feed into the brainwashing of American women that the myriad of interventions OB/GYN push on women are normal. From the membrane sweep, to the breaking of your water, the Pitocin, the epidural, and finally the C-section. None of these are needed for abnormal healthy pregnancy. I wish more podcast would focus on educating women on this.
AndreaVD0316 · Mar 2022
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