What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedWhat to Expect When You're Expecting
Heidi Murkoff · Book · 2016
If you loved What to Expect When You're Expecting, start with KICBump (2026) — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to What to Expect When You're Expecting across media.
You loved the comprehensive, honest guidance in What to Expect When You're Expecting because it makes the profound transition into parenthood feel manageable.
Films on the same thread
Juno
Film · 2007
Explores: Unplanned pregnancy, Adolescent maturity, Non-traditional family.
If the practical approach of What to Expect When You're Expecting helped you navigate pregnancy, you will appreciate how this film explores the emotional complexities of unplanned maturity.
Look Who's Talking
Amy Heckerling · Film · 1989
Explores: Single Motherhood, Unexpected Romance, Voice-over Narration.
Fans of the developmental milestones covered in What to Expect When You're Expecting will enjoy this comedic look at the early stages of motherhood and the baby's perspective.
Children of Men
Alfonso Cuarón · Film · 2006
Explores: Infertility, Societal Collapse, Hope in Darkness.
While What to Expect When You're Expecting provides a guide for normal pregnancy, this film highlights the miracle of birth against a backdrop of global uncertainty and hope.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Olivia Newman · Film · 2026
Explores: Grief and healing, Intergenerational friendship, Hidden secrets.
Readers who found comfort in the supportive tone of What to Expect When You're Expecting will connect with this story of healing and the discovery of new life.
Series on the same thread
Jane the Virgin
Jennie Snyder Urman · Series · 2014
Explores: Accidental Pregnancy, Faith and Morality, Family Relationships.
Much like the real-world advice found in What to Expect When You're Expecting, this series tackles the unexpected realities of pregnancy through a relatable and honest lens.
ER
Michael Crichton · Series · 1994
Explores: High-pressure environment, Moral dilemmas, Burnout.
If you valued the medical insights in What to Expect When You're Expecting, you will be drawn to this intense portrayal of the high-stakes hospital environment.
Call the Midwife
Heidi Thomas · Series · 2012
Explores: Women's Issues, Community, Social Issues.
This series serves as a historical companion to the medical guidance in What to Expect When You're Expecting, focusing on the dedicated community surrounding the miracle of birth.
How I Met Your Mother
Carter Bays · Series · 2005
Explores: Friendship, Dating, Nostalgia.
The journey of family growth documented in What to Expect When You're Expecting finds a lighter, narrative parallel in this show about the long path to parenthood.
Podcasts on the same thread
KICBump
Podcast · 2026
Shares 2 threads with What to Expect When You're Expecting: Pregnancy, Childbirth.
This podcast acts as a modern audio extension of What to Expect When You're Expecting, offering the same level of support and advice from birth to beyond.
Beyond the Bump
Sophie Pearce & Jayde Couldwell · Podcast
Shares a thread with What to Expect When You're Expecting: parenting.
If you appreciated the authentic discussions about motherhood in What to Expect When You're Expecting, you will value these honest conversations regarding the realities of raising a family.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is What to Expect When You're Expecting a current guide for modern pregnancies?
Yes. The 2016 edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting is a completely revised and updated version. The author spent two years performing a cover-to-cover, chapter-by-chapter, and line-by-line update to ensure the information reflects current standards for expectant parents.
How many editions of What to Expect When You're Expecting have been released?
The version described is the third edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting. This specific release was updated to provide a comprehensive revision of the original content, which has sold nearly 10 million copies since the book was first published.
What is the scope of the updates in the latest What to Expect When You're Expecting?
The third edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting received a thorough, line-by-line revision. Every chapter was examined and updated during a two-year process to ensure the book continues to perform its role as a pregnancy guide as effectively as the original edition.
Should I read the third edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting?
If you are looking for a pregnancy guide, the third edition of What to Expect When You're Expecting is a fully revised and updated resource. It maintains the structure of the original best-selling book while providing updated information developed over a two-year revision period.