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Book SynopsisAn unapologetic guide to the first year of motherhood, Enough About the Baby is a newborn book for women who recognize the necessity of self-careeven if sometimes the rest of the world does not. Superheroes don't have babies; real and imperfect non-superhumans do. When we come to terms with this, the result is a happier and less traumatizing start to motherhood. Becky Vieira, the mom behind the popular Instagram account @wittyotter, provides actionable advice for new parents on what to expect after pregnancy and how to successfully navigate the frustrations and challenges that come with having a baby. Vieira draws on her own experiences and interviews with moms and experts to get to the bottom of the toughest and most taboo topicsfrom managing nosey in-laws and an anxious partner to surviving the first postpartum poop and when to seek out treatment for postpartum depression. This book is filled with hacks, tips, and tricks that only the most seasonedand enlightenedmom knows. (Ever hTrade Review“It's not just the baby who goes through tons of changes in that first year. If you've been pregnant, given birth and are adjusting to new motherhood at home, Becky Vieira offers the raw, unvarnished truth that is often glossed over by those who just want to focus on the magic of being a new parent. No topic is too taboo, and Vieira covers everything from getting past that first postpartum poop to dealing with unsolicited advice from relatives.”—Good Housekeeping "Vieira’s candor about her struggles as a new mother and the input from experts results in a volume that’s at once practical and deeply personal. This is a must for new and mothers-to-be."—Publishers Weekly “Becky Vieira has been an enduring and beloved voice in the postpartum community advocating for women through her personal experiences, precise observations, and unequivocal humor. Her new book, Enough About the Baby, is a solid reference for new moms who are navigating this challenging time in their lives, and who seek comfort from those with shared experiences and the wisdom to accept the ups and downs as part of this spectacular journey of motherhood. Perhaps the most important message Vieira teaches the reader is: ‘It’s okay to be selfish. It’s okay for this journey to also be about you. In fact, you and your baby will actually thrive if you do.’”—Karen Kleiman, author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts “Becky shatters the crippling silence surrounding the truth about motherhood. Finally, someone is honestly telling new mums what they need to know, not what we think they want to hear. We’re all tragically vulnerable to the darker aspects of this journey, and no amount of privilege can stop the crippling depression, anxiety, and loneliness that many mothers face. One of the biggest problems is that people shy away from talking about this, and mums don’t know what to expect or how to find help. Finally, we have a book that blows the lid off topics many have considered taboo—and now this important conversation can begin. Becky is a vocal advocate for maternal mental health and provides readers with what we all need: information, resources, support, and compassion. This is a book I wish I had as a new mum, and it gives me hope that future mothers won’t suffer like some of us did.”—Anna Paquin, Academy Award–winning actress and mom of twins “Enough About the Baby brilliantly combines humor and compassion to present the authentic reality of the first year of motherhood. Becky passionately advocates for moms, empowering us to value our health and welfare just as much as our baby’s—and it’s about time someone stepped up to do this! This isn’t just helpful information for expecting and new moms, it’s essential reading.”—Laura Benanti, Tony Award–winning actress, author, and mom of two “Becky Vieira is the brutally honest mom friend that EVERY new mom needs in her corner. That friend who won't sugarcoat things. Her book is full of useful information, personal insights, and Becky’s unique brand of humor. Enough About the Baby is absolutely going to be my new go-to baby shower gift.”—Tara Clark, author of Modern Mom Probs “Gone are the days of flowery, intrusive, peppered-with-toxic-positivity baby advice. We’ve entered a new era in this society of ours, ladies—the era of compassionate truth, which Becky Vieira so eloquently and artistically delivers in a brilliant roadmap for new moms. By blending her own experience, good and bad, with the brutally honest truth of what motherhood is really like in the first year, Vieira leaves no stone unturned when it comes to what to expect when you’re expecting and the candid details of what bringing baby home truly means for mama, and hits the nail on the head by reminding us that it’s enough about the baby—let's make sure mom is getting what she needs to survive this new world.”—Michelle Dempsey-Multack, author of Moms Moving On “This is an honest, eye-opening look at how raising a baby is equal parts maddening and heartwarming. It will make any parent say, ‘I am not alone.’”—Clint Edwards, bestselling author of Fatherish “The hilarious and practical how-to guide that every new parent needs. I cry-laughed, nodded, and was wowed by the advice. This is the perfect gift for every mother-to-be. Where was this book when I was a new mom?”—Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author and mom of three “I so wish I had this book when I was pregnant with my first. Becky gives all the far-too-honest (and therefore helpful) advice that moms never seem to get. So much is written about the baby’s journey; I love that she’s focused on the mom’s journey through the first few years instead. I would call this book laugh-out-loud funny if it weren’t so on-the-nose about just about everything related to new motherhood.”—Kate Auletta, Editor-in-Chief, Scary Mommy

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Book SynopsisA groundbreaking guide to pregnancy: empowers women with the facts and allows them to make their own decisions. FREAKANOMICS meets WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU''RE EXPECTING.Award-winning Emily Oster debunks myths about pregnancy to empower women while they''re expecting.Pregnant women are often treated as if they were children, given long lists of items to avoid - alcohol, caffeine, sushi - without any real explanation from their doctors about why. They hear frightening and contradictory myths about everything from weight gain to sleeping on your back to bed rest from friends and pregnancy books. In EXPECTING BETTER, Oster shows that the information given to pregnant women is sometimes wrong and almost always oversimplified.EXPECTING BETTER overturns standard recommendations for alcohol, caffeine, sushi, bed rest and induction, while putting in context the blanket guidelines for fetal testing, weight gain, risks of pregnancy over the age of 35, and nausea,

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Book Synopsis'Emily Oster is the non-judgemental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way' Amy Schumer Parenting is full of decisions, nearly all of which can be agonized over. There is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Armed with the data, Oster finds that the conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths and offers non-judgemental ways to consider our options in light of the facts. Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide that empowers us to make better, less fraught decisions - and stay sane in the years before preschool. *Now you can navigate the primary school years with Emily Oster too, in her new book The Family Firm, out now*Trade ReviewShows that in the hectic haze of parenthood an economist's perspective can prove surprisingly clarifying * Economist *She has crunched all the statistics on breastfeeding, potty training, working mothers and playgroups and discovered there is no optimal set of choices that will produce the perfect child. Most parents say they want happy, well-adjusted, robust kids and there are myriad ways to achieve those results. She's right -- Alice Thomson * The Times *It couldn't be more relevant ... steers clear of recommendations and cast-iron guarantees, instead promising to arm parents with information to make the decisions that are right for them * Daily Telegraph *A huge relief from the scare stories ... Cribsheet is not another call for the end of helicopter parenting or snowplow parenting or whatever kind of parenting is lighting up social media today, and it's not a call to overthrow medical wisdom; it's a call for parenting with context, and it's freeing * Washington Post *Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down. * LA Times *The Guilt-Free, Data-Driven Guide to Parenting.... uses science and stats to cut through the confusion of raising a family...Smart, relatable, and funny * Bloomberg *PRAISE FOR EMILY OSTER * - *I am so grateful for her work -- Amy SchumerA savior for whipsawed mothers ... Oster shows how data, a scary word, can be a humanizing force ... Enriching this analytical brilliance is the common sense and empathy that come from being a mother herself -- Steven Pinker * TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2022 *

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Book SynopsisFULLY REVISED AND UPDATED 6TH EDITION OF THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING PREGNANCY GUIDE.

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Book SynopsisThe Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller'Hilarious, honest, heartwarming, like a hug from a friend, just perfect. I couldn't love this "mumoir" more' Mrs Hinch'An honest account of becoming a woman and mother... an engaging read' Giovanna FletcherMumLife; noun: the inescapable swirling vortex of love, guilt, joy, annoyance, laughter and boredom that makes up the life of a mum. Louise Pentland has been through a lot. From a traumatic birth with her first daughter, to single motherhood, to finding love again and having a second child, Louise's parenting journey has been full of surprises. Discussing the realities most working mums face, plus the impact of maternal mental health, Louise is on a mission to make other mums feel less alone, and very much heard. She beautifully reveals her own imperfect but perfect route to motherhood, as well as the loss of her mum so early in her life, how it shaped her and the mother she became. Reflective, uplifting and with her signature hilarious wit, MumLife will share Louise's ups and downs, reflecting on her route to motherhood and what she has learnt along the way. This is the honest truth, from someone who's been there and experienced it all. *****For each book sold Bonnier Books UK shall donate 1% of net receipts and Louise Pentland shall donate 100% of her royalties to the NSPCC.Trade ReviewHilarious, honest, heartwarming, like a hug from a friend, just perfect. I couldn't love this "mumoir" more - Louise has managed to capture the good, the bad, the ups and the downs of motherhood, all in her signature hilarious and witty style * Mrs Hinch *Louise Pentland is such a warm and witty author * Jenny Colgan *Utterly self-assured, so, so, so honest and downright brave. Wilde About the Girl is funny, sweet, honest and full of love. Every page is packed with hard-earned wisdom, joy and truth, I loved - truly loved - it. Louise's characters are so real, I felt as though I was sat at the kitchen table, enjoying a mug of (spiked) hot chocolate with Robin, Lacey and Auntie Kath, laughing and crying along with them * Lindsey Kelk *Hilariously funny with depth and emotion, it's a delightful read * Heat *A gorgeous read. Beautifully poignant and touching. I loved it! * Paige Toon *Providing a refreshingly honest take on life as a working single mother, this debut presents the agonising, heart-breaking and memorable moments of titular character Robin Wilde. Its message resonates - life is messy and sometimes we just have to embrace its unpredictability. You'll be left empowered! * Woman *Sparkling dialogue, heartfelt emotion and a cast of engaging characters are becoming the hallmarks of these original and entertaining stories. But underneath the quips and quirks are some important personal and social issues which are handled with sensitivity and insight * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Charlotte gave me the confidence and knowledge to love every single step of the weaning journey' Joe Wicks'Charlotte really is a font of knowledge when it comes to weaning.'Jools Oliver'We've loved Charlotte's approach to weaning. Skye loves her food and we are so grateful for that!'Ella MillsThe easy weaning plan to ensure your baby becomes a happy and adventurous little eater.In this beautiful, full-colour book, expert nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed reveals her renowned method that has helped thousands of parents wean their babies confidently.Based on a vegetable first approach, the perfect way to develop healthy eating habits and to tackle fussy eating before it begins, you'll be hand-held through the first 30 days of weaning as well as given lots of delicious recipes all the family can enjoy.Packed with tried and tested tips, as well as the latest evidence-based guidance, How to Wean Your Baby will fully equip and empower you to take this exciting next step.Trade ReviewCharlotte is just so wonderful and passionate about children's nutrition. She gave me the confidence and knowledge to love every single step of the weaning journey with my babies. I'm so grateful to have found her and even luckier to have her guidance and support with both Indie and Marley. * Joe Wicks *Charlotte really is a font of knowledge when it comes to weaning! I'd recommend her to any parent for her advice and expertise. * Jools Oliver *We've loved Charlotte's approach to weaning. All the information and resources she's shared has made the journey so much easier and gave us a real confidence boost. Skye now loves her food and we're so grateful for that! * Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella *

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Book Synopsis'An ode to the ocean, and the generations of women drawn to the waves or left waiting on the shore' Guardian In Salt On Your Tongue, Charlotte Runcie explores what the sea means to us, and particularly what it has meant to women through the ages. In mesmerising prose, she explores how the sea has inspired, fascinated and terrified us, and how she herself fell in love with the deep blue.This book is a walk on the beach with Turner, with Shakespeare, with the Romantic Poets and shanty-singers. It's an ode to our oceans - to the sailors who brave their treacherous waters, to the women who lost their loved ones to the waves, to the creatures that dwell in their depths, to beachcombers, swimmers, seabirds and mermaids. Navigating through ancient Greek myths, poetry, shipwrecks and Scottish folktales, Salt On Your Tongue is about how the wild untameable waves can help us understand what it means to be human.Trade ReviewThis motherhood memoir-cum-nature journal about the connection between women and the sea is bracing and poetic . . . Throughout, her prose is defined by cool confidence and unshowy clarity, allowing its more poetic observations, of which there are plenty, to glimmer like glass pebbles . . . Just like her favourite kind of blustery beach, it's strewn with pocketable treasures * * Observer * *Women and water are the subjects of Charlotte Runcie's seductive history . . . Intoxicating . . . Runcie is a fine guiding star: wise, curious, sensitive to language and landscape . . . At its best her writing hauntingly captures the whispered wave and wash of the sea * * The Times * *An ode to the ocean, and the generations of women drawn to the waves or left waiting on the shore . . . A wide, eclectic cast of characters wash in and out on the tide of her poetic prose * * Guardian * *A seductive, estuarine merging of personal memoir and scholarly reportage . . . Runcie has a beachcomber's mind and a poet's turn of phrase * * Daily Telegraph * *A very beautiful book about myth and motherhood - a memoir that intertwines effortlessly and poetically with tales of the sea. Salt On Your Tongue has a rare magic to it -- SOPHIE MACKINTOSH, Booker-longlisted author of THE WATER CURERuncie has combined an exploration of Scotland's seascape with the story of her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter . . . Breathless, intimate . . . Very much in the vein of bestsellers The Outrun by Amy Liptrot and H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald * * Mail on Sunday * *A wise and wonderful book, charting intensely personal moments against the constant yet ever-changing sea. A story of birth, loss, memory and motherhood, spliced with vivid observations of the natural world and collected myth, lore and legend, Charlotte Runcie's voice is by turns practical and poetic, objective and beguiling. An utterly immersive read -- JESS KIDD, author of HIMSELF and THE HOARDERAn intensely personal paean to the sea. Runcie interweaves her experience of an unplanned first pregnancy with her attraction to the seashore and the stories of women who traditionally waited for ships to come home -- Ruth Scurr * * Spectator, Books of the Year * *A lyrical exploration of the complex relationship between women, the sea and their own reproductive biology . . . Her description of childbirth - in all its visceral, growling, bloody intensity - is astonishingly powerful . . . . Beguiling * * Herald * *An expectant mother's diary is also a treasure trove of lore and legend and a moving tribute to the grandmother who inspired a lifelong love of beachcombing . . . A lyrical, impassioned and curious book . . . Elegantly done -- Stuart Kelly * * Scotland on Sunday * *

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Book SynopsisChallenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labour, birth and the early weeks of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have guide for pregnant women. A widely acclaimed bestseller since it was first published, it has empowered hundreds of thousands of women worldwide to make informed, positive choices about their births. Fully revised and updated, this new edition will help you work out what kind of birth you really want, and learn how to maximise your chances of getting it. The book’s trademark Visual Birth Plan icons can be downloaded for free to help you create a birth plan for every eventuality. Written in Milli Hill’s trademark warm and witty style, discover vital information on everything from the truth about pain and what giving birth actually feels like, to your choices and rights in the birth room; from optimal cord clamping, to postnatal mental health; from the inside track on breastfeeding, to positive, gentle caesarean. Whether you plan to have your baby in hospital, in a birth centre, at home or by elective caesarean, this essential, non-judgemental guide shows you how to raise your expectations and have the best possible birth experience. New for this edition: How to plan for a positive birth in difficult times Reworked chapter on choosing where to have your baby What you need to know about exercise in pregnancy from Charlie Launder, author of Bumps and Burpees Top tips for breastfeeding from Amy Brown, author of The Positive Breastfeeding Book New section on your rights in pregnancy and birth by Bashi Hazard of the Human Rights in Childbirth International Lawyers Network Essential information about your pelvic floor, core and postnatal incontinence by Nikki Bergen, creator of the Belle Method, and Luce Brett, author of PSML 'Completely changed my way of looking at giving birth' Ella Mills, Deliciously Ella 'Full to bursting with useful stuff - and so refreshing to read something positive about all types of birth.' Sarah Taylor 'A much-needed, brilliant, reassuring, pioneering, kick-ass book that all women should read!' Emma Jane Unsworth 'Genuinely life-changing.' Jess Brammar

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Book SynopsisWhen Alice Jolly's second child was stillborn and all subsequent attempts to have another baby failed, she began to consider every possible option, no matter how unorthodox.Shot through with humour and full of hope, Dead Babies and Seaside Towns is an intensely personal account of the search for an alternative way to create a family. As she battles through miscarriage, IVF and failed adoption attempts, Alice finds comfort in the faded charm of Britain's crumbling seaside towns. The journey ultimately leads her and her husband to a small town in Minnesota, and to two remarkable women who offer to make the impossible possible.In this beautifully written book, Alice Jolly describes with a novelist's skill the events that many others have lived through – even if they may feel compelled to keep them hidden. Her decision not to hide but to share them, without a trace of self-pity, turns Dead Babies and Seaside Towns into a universal story: one that begins in tragedy but ends in joy.Trade Review 'The miracle is that this powerfully written book is not only bearable but compulsively readable. It should be grim but it is absolutely not. Jolly's resolute determination to tell the whole, exhausting truth, however searing, emotional, unfashionable, unpalatable or savagely humorous, keeps is turning the pages, well into the night, and cheering her on' Financial Times 'Her account is astonishingly moving and her prose nothing short of hypnotic' Independent 'Beautifully written and brutally honest' Sunday Times 'So beautifully written that you can't stop reading' Woman and Home 'Alice's writing is so precise and courageous it transforms her grief into a deeply powerful sense of hope and defiance' Rowan Pelling 'Painful but also funny, hopeful and ultimately joyful. A really honest account of womanhood and motherhood' The Pool

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Book SynopsisBump to Birthday - a beautifully designed, colour illustrated, combined pregnancy and first year baby journal - will inspire any parent-to-be to capture the unique story of the journey of pregnancy and baby's precious first year. During pregnancy Bump to Birthday provides week- by-week information on the developing bump and provides prompts to enable parents to tell their own remarkable story and record unique, unrepeatable experiences. The pregnancy journey, hopes and dreams, the birthing experience, and all the special moments with the new baby - from first movements to first smile, first Christmas to first birthday - with spaces for photos and scan images, will all be treasured forever in one beautiful journal.

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Book SynopsisFeel empowered to become the mother you want to be.From birth to your baby''s first steps, this soothing book will support you to open your heart to the highs and lows of mothering and adjust to your new role. It offers everyday meditations and visualisations, postnatal yoga, natural remedies, and nutritional advice to help you care for yourself with the same love and commitment you give your precious baby. As a new mum, you may secretly wonder: Am I up to the job? With pressure on mums to parent perfectly and bounce back effortlessly and unsupported, all amid sleep deprivation, and brain, body, and relationship changes, it''s no surprise women struggle. You are not alone.Compassionate, evidence-based psychological ideas from clinical psychologist and mum, Dr Caroline Boyd, will ground you amid the storms, enhancing everyday connections to you, your baby, and the world around you both.Compassionate and powerful tools are delivered in such aTrade ReviewMindful New Mum is a brilliant resource for any new mum wanting to feel more confident, connected and calm at undoubtedly one of the most challenging times in our lives. Caroline's expert yet warm voice feels like a hug from a really wise friend. I highly recommend this book. -- Zoe Blaskey * Founder of Motherkind *Caroline's book is full of intelligent suggestions about making the transition into motherhood more peaceful. -- Clover Stroud * Bestselling author of My Wild and Sleepless Nights *I love the soothing toolkit that Caroline shares, both relatable and accessible, spanning nervous system hacks to core values. The weaving of stories throughout makes this a validating, reassuring read, helping mothers feel more understood and less alone. A book to gift every mother. -- Suzy Reading * Clinical Psychologist & Bestselling Author of The Self-Care Revolution *I recommend this book to any new mum. This is a really helpful book to learn how to take care of yourself when parenting a new baby which in turn helps the new baby. -- Julia Samuel MBE * Psychotherapist & Best-selling Author of This Too Shall Pass and Grief Works *Like a warm hug for new mums, with comforting reminders that taking care of their needs is at the heart of parenting, alongside usable prompts for how to do this. -- Dr Emma Hepburn * Clinical Psychologist AKA The Psychology Mum. *Great new book. -- Karen Kleiman * Founder of the Postpartum Stress Centre *Fantastic book to help new mums, with a focus on intrusive thoughts. -- Clemmie Telford * Author of But Why *This book offers an accessible and informative combination of compassionate thinking and self-care, mindfulness, understanding a baby's development and how to think and cope with the psychological ups and downs of being a parent. A must read for all parents with babies. -- Dr Helen Sharples * Parent-Infant Clinical Psychologist *Mindful New Mum is a hug in a book for anyone who's recently had a baby. A brilliant mix of practical advice as well as some more holistic practices, all aimed to help someone slow down and breathe when they otherwise might not feel able. Really brilliant, and great to have an expert who encourages and shows mums how to listen to themselves at a time when they are being bombarded." - Steph Douglas, Founder of Don't Buy Her Flowers. -- Steph Douglas * Founder of Don’t Buy Her Flowers *

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Book SynopsisIf you are watching your partner, daughter, sister or friend struggle through postnatal depression (PND) it can leave you feeling powerless and unsure how best to help. This book shows you how to best support your loved one in this overwhelming and frightening time.Specialist maternal mental health psychologist Dr Jenn Cooper first explains what PND is and what it might look like. In many cases, the initial challenge is identifying that your loved one is struggling with something more than the 'baby blues'. Often mothers simply don't have the capacity to notice that what they're feeling is beyond the 'normal'. So, that is where you, as their support system, come in – with the benefit of some distance and objectivity that will allow you to see more clearly whether mum might be struggling.Dr Cooper then moves on to equip you with practical strategies to help your loved one, drawing on insights from mums with lived experience of PND. Through the advice in this book, you will learn how you can play a vital role in your loved one's recovery and, ultimately, help them enjoy motherhood in the way they deserve.

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Book SynopsisThis gorgeously presented keepsake is the perfect gift for expectant parents, enabling mums- and dads-to-be to bond with their unborn baby.By the third trimester your baby's ears are ready to hear! Featuring expert insights, a gentle rhyme to read to bump, beautiful illustrations and pages to personalise.With an introduction by Dr Kimberley Bennett (@the_psychologists_child) about reading to children, even before they are born, expectant parents will learn the importance of sound and rhythm for their child's development in utero. There are pages to personalise, with a letter to be written to baby ahead of their birth and a page to record their name, weight and date of birth, making this book a treasured heirloom to pass on to the child. To the back of the book is a secure envelope where parents can keep scan photos and other treasured items.The rhyming text which follows is a beautiful, lyrical poem which touches on the emotions of pregnancy and the hopes and dreams of life with a new child. Parents are encouraged to read the poem aloud to bump, creating a loving, bonding routine which enables the unborn baby to become familiar with their parents' voice - whether they are the birthing parent, or not. The poem is accompanied by the stunning illustrations of Anneli Bray, featuring parent and baby animals, curled up together.Bedtime Book for Bump is the perfect pregnancy gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day... or just because!

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Book SynopsisUPDATED EDITION 2018The first six months with a new baby is a special and exciting time full of milestones and new experiences. This updated edition of Your Baby Week by Week explains the changes that your baby will go through in their first six months. Each chapter covers a week of their development so you'll know when your baby will start to recognize you, when they'll smile and laugh for the first time and even when they'll be old enough to prefer some people to others!Paediatrician Dr Caroline Fertleman and health writer Simone Cave's practical guide provides reassuring advice so you can be confident about your baby's needs. Including:- How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk- Spotting when you need to take your baby to the doctor- Identifying why your baby is crying- How long your baby is likely to sleep and cry for- Tips on breastfeeding and when to wean your babyFull ofTrade ReviewYour Baby Week By Week is a brilliant handbook for new mums. Small babies take up lots of time, particularly in the first six months, so the bite-sized approach to topics such as crying, feeding, sleeping and weaning is perfect for helping mums through all the challenges of the early days and inspiring them to feel confident. -- Elaine Griffiths, Editor * Prima Baby *a really useful book to read a few weeks before your baby arrives * Pregnancy and Birth *This book is what every mum has been waiting for - the week-by-week format makes it all so simple -- Amber Morales * Daily Mirror *This is a lifesaver for every new mum -- Amanda Bradbury * Grazia *

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Book SynopsisDr Richard Halvorsen brings together the latest medical knowledge on all modern child vaccines (age 0-15yrs), as well as the diseases they aim to protect against, including the ’flu virus. The guide includes what is known about the link between vaccination, autism and other auto-immune diseases, and what parents can do. Where it is useful to parents, Dr Richard Halvorsen has added clinical information from his surgery as a general practitioner for almost three decades where it is useful to parents, as well as a quick reference guide.Table of ContentsPreface & Acknowledgements Introduction A Quick Reference to Vaccines for Parents An Alternative vaccination schedule 1 Autism and Vaccination 2 Mercury 3 Aluminium 4 Smallpox & Scarlet Fever 5 Diphtheria — 1941 6 Tuberculosis — 1953 7 Polio — 1956 8 When Is Polio not Polio? 9 Tetanus — 1961 10 Measles — 1968 11 Whooping Cough — 1958 12 Rubella — 1970 13 MMR/Mumps — 1988 14 MMR/Measles 15 MMR/Rubella 16 MMR Scare 17 MMR Research 18 MMR, Conclusion 19 Hib — 1992 20 Meningitis C — 1999 21 The 5-in-1 (2004) & 6-in-1 (2017) 22 Pneumococcus — 2006 23 HPV — 2008 24 Rotavirus – 2013 25 Flu 26 Meningitis B – 2015 27 Hepatitis B – 2017 28 Vaccines and Big Pharma 29 The Developing World 30 Conclusion — Informed Consent Notes Index Resources

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Book SynopsisThe sixth edition of the full-colour, authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold over 1.5 million copies to date by recognizing that one size fits all doesn''t apply to maternity care. Newest updates include information on COVID-19, the latest CDC guidelines for intervention and care, as well as updates to dietary guides, breastfeeding, surrogacy and much more.Parents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it''s based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period--decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values.Unlike pregnancy guides that can overwhelm and alarm by telling you up front all the things that can possibly go wrong, this book first describes normal, healthy processes, their typical variations, and the usual care practices for monitoring them. Only then does it cover possible complications and the care practices and procedures for resolving them. Throughout, the presentation is crystal-clear, the tone is reassuring, and the voice is empowering. And the language is inclusive, reflecting today''s various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. From sensible nutrition advice to realistic birth plans, from birth doulas when desired to caesareans when needed, from reducing stress during pregnancy to caring for yourself as well as your baby after birth, this pregnancy guide speaks to today''s parents-to-be like no other.

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Book SynopsisTo get the maximum benefit from this CD, you should learn the techniques from the Natal Hypnotherapy birth preparation CD and the book during the last trimester of you pregnancy. This CD can then be used to reinforce the techniques during the birth. There are three hypnosis tracks which can be listened to at different stages of labour and these have been designed to reflect the emotional stages you are likely to go through. The reduce adrenaline track is particularly useful if you are disturbed during the later stages of labour.Trade ReviewA.C Wishes to be Anonymous When the voice started as well and it matched the soothing voice on the preparation CD, my body automatically responded by relaxing and I found I was breathing more deeply. My husband said apart from one moan, all he could hear was heavy breathing - he even wondered if it was a false alarm and that it wasn't proper labourA" The first track was very good when I started labouring at home. The contractions were manageable and the cd was an ideal extension of the preparation cds that I had listened to previously. The imagery, soothing tones of the voice and reassurances definitely kept me calm and positive. The two other tracks were used when I arrived at the hospital and the complications became evident and I needed to stay in the zone. I continuously went back to them as my contractions became stronger and stronger and my partner used a number of the techniques (eg 3,2,1 relax) to great effect.A" Zoe Tapper I had a very start & stop labour for days which is difficult as I found it hard to keep my spirits up & stay focused. However for the 2 days that labour started for me and fizzled out the labour companion CD helped me stay focused & calm & helped stave off the disappointment of not going into full labour. I was beginning to wonder if the baby would ever arrive. 10 days after my EDD my waters broke with no accompanying pain I slept with the aid of the CD and woke at 4am with 2 pains 10 minutes apart. I called the midwife who came to the house (bearing in mind she had been on 2 previous days with mo result!) and I had very manageable pains every 10 minutes or so until 9am when she examined me again to say I was 3cm and favourable. I was disappointed as I thought it would take hours longer but as it was my 3rd baby the midwife thought baby would arrive within the hour. We went up to the bathroom and set up the gas and air and tens machine and sure enough 45 minutes later out she popped! I put my speedy labours down to hypnotherapy and great midwife support, both of which make for a fear free labour.A" Bella Jordan The first track I listened to when contractions were still relatively mild, even though at the time I thought they were quite strong! The track really helped me re-focus on what I had tuned into during the original CD. The 2nd track was really helpful just to hear the voice and the reminders to relax etc... The music also really helped. Although I have to admit I found it VERY hard to actually block out the pain... I definitely did it every now and again but it was almost easier to ride the contraction out feeling the pain, although it definitely felt better when I managed to control it!! Bearing in mind that I was sleep deprived as my early contractions had been going for days before I headed into the birth centre. The 3rd track was very helpful. I had it on regularly to bring me down off the ceiling. I would highly recommend that people buy this CD if they're buying the birth preparation CD, because I feel as though if I didn't have this CD more of my hypnotherapy prep would have gone out of the window.A" G.B. wishes to remain annonymous The labour companion CD really helped me to calm down and 'centre myself' once I realised that this was definitely it! It reminded me to use the breathing techniques and visualisations I had learned from the birth preparation cd. The cd helped me calm down instantly and got me into the right frame of mind to deal with labour. I had been really nervous about the possibility of going into a hospital, and had chosen the local midwife led unit in order to try to avoid a hospital birth. I obviously knew that transfer would still be a possibility, and was glad to have the birth companion cd available. However, meconium in the waters meant that I had to be transferred to hospital. An ambulance arrived to collect me, and despite my husband having to travel separately, I remained calm and positive. During the transfer, I went through transition. I remember this being very painful and uncomfortable, but not worrying. In the ambulance I had some 'gas and air', the only pain relief I used throughout the whole labour and birth. I arrived at the hospital at 1:30am in stage 2 of labour. I was attached to a fetal monitor, but the pads kept slipping. This meant the machine was showing a varying heart rate, but still I was able to stay calm and positive, and knew that this was a fault with the machine, and that my baby was absolutely fine. During this stage I experienced no pain at all, and after nearly 2 and a half hours of pushing, baby F was born in full health, weighing 8lb 8oz, with an APGAR score of 9/10! I unfortunately sustained a 3rd degree tear, requiring surgery, but I hadn't felt this during the birth, and (despite my prior fear of hospitals and medicalisation) approached the surgery with the same calm positivity as I had the birth!A" I was surprised to find that I accepted the news calmly, and did not panic, as I had been afraid I would. I am sure that this is attributable to the natal hypnotherapy cd's I'd used, specifically track 1 of the companion cd that had helped me to recall the birth preparation techniques I'd learned. Laura Nickell The excitement phase track helped remind me of all my preparation and get me in a positive mindset. Serious stage helped me stay focused when became intense and the Adrenaline helped me relax when scared. The birth preparation helped me the most, and the labour companion tracks reminded me of relevant stages so could focus my thoughts and remind myself what I'd learnt. I've recommended the cd and book to all my pregnant friends, I'm a worrier and it helped me immensely throughout. Thank youA" Kirsty Clifford I used your labour companion CD when I birthed my third son. As it was a very quick birth - 1 hour 50 mins from first contraction to him being born, I'm afraid I only listened to track 3 on the CD - I went straight into active labour with the first contraction, no time for the excitement phase! And as I was in transition in the lift on the way to the labour ward I wasn't able to concentrate on the CD player enough to change the track from repeat. . OK, firstly I found it immensely helpful to have the same music in the background to your birth preparation CD. Even though I was in the car I found that as soon as I heard the music I relaxed - I noticed my shoulders drop immediately, without even listening to any words. When your voice started as well and it matched the soothing voice on the preparation CD, my body automatically responded by relaxing and I found I was breathing more deeply. I wasn't always able to listen to the individual words on the CD, depending on where I was in the contraction - I dealt with them by really focusing on my breathing so zoned out sometimes - but key phrases such as 3,2,1 relax stood out and really seemed to work, I noticed myself going from grasping the door for dear life to relaxing my grip and resting my hands in my lap. My husband said apart from one moan, all he could hear was heavy breathing - he even wondered if it was a false alarm and that it wasn't proper labour! I kept the CD player on throughout the journey to the hospital, getting out of the car into the wheelchair, going in the lift and then in the labour room I had it on throughout the birth. I still heard the midwife and my husband and was able to respond to both of them, but in the background I could always hear the music and your voice. It was incredibly helpful as it seemed to just let my body get on with things without my needing to think about it - which was exactly what I wanted. I think all I said to the midwife was 'I'm pushing' and that was about it until he was born! I did have G&A but I was expecting to need that, I got a bit distressed in the lift as I was in transition (which I knew to expect) and the wheelchair went over a bump getting into the lift which distracted me, so I asked for gas as I knew from previous births that it helps me concentrate on my breathing. I didn't actually need it much since I was pretty much pushing as soon as I got there, and could feel every stage of his head and body coming out. As my body had done so well on it's own, I also felt confident enough to ask for physiological third stage which I had previously been concerned about, having had 2 x pphs. However, my body knew what it was doing and it all went fine, with no pph either. Again, I repeated 3,2,1 relax in my head to deal with the contractions to push it out and it seemed to automatically relax me. I was a little bit unsure as to whether natal hypnotherapy would work on me or not, as listening to the preparation CD in the weeks leading up to the birth I never felt 'hypnotised' - I was always scratching my nose, fidgeting in the seat and generally being aware of my surroundings despite my best attempts to sit still. I did however find them incredibly relaxing and surprisingly emotional - the first few times you spoke about the golden light warming my baby I was in tears! Given my concerns, when the time came I was amazed at how well it all worked - I genuinely didn't feel scared (even though I began to realise I was only just going to make it to hospital) and both my husband and the midwife were really surprised and impressed with how I coped as well. I have recommended hypnotherapy to anyone who has asked and cannot thank you enough for helping me to enjoy my birth so muchTable of ContentsTrack 1 - Introduction 02:24 Track 2 - Excitement phase 22:31 Track 3 - Serious phase 17:02 Track 4 - Reduce adrenaline 06:05

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Book Synopsis'Such a raw, honest and important book' Giovanna FletcherLike any new mum, Laura Dockrill felt rather overwhelmed after the birth of her son. But a slow recovery, sleep deprivation and anxiety quickly escalated into postpartum psychosis, and she had to spend a fortnight in a psych ward, separated from her family. It was only when Laura began to put her ordeal into words that she began to find herself again, and recovery seemed within reach.This is Laura's raw, honest and life-affirming story of how she made it through one of the most frightening experiences a mother can face. Now, she wants to break down the silence around postnatal mental health, shatter the idealised expectations of perfect motherhood, and show all new struggling parents that they are not alone.'A book to save a whole generation of women' AdeleA pleasure to read...I didn't want to put it down. If anyone is going through a similar experience it will make them feel less alone' Philippa Perry'A humbingly honest and human war report from the front lines of mothering psychosis and recovery; there is no other book like it' Caitlin Moran'An incredibly powerful book' Jessie Ware'This book will give women and their families confidence that the brain and body will heal' Dr Jessica Heron, CEO of Action on Postpartum Psychosis'An amazing read' Fiona Telford, postpartum psychosis survivorTrade ReviewThank you for this book, for shining a light on the darkness of psychosis, an illness that absolutely does happen to people like us. I found this book a balm for my soul, and am grateful to Laura for bravely penning such a beautiful account of an illness that is rarely talked about -- Bryony GordonMind-blowing -- Lemn SissayA book for those of us who didn’t have the fairytale. It’s important to know that even though things don’t always go to plan it doesn’t mean you aren’t a superhero or a power mum in your own right. Thank you Laura for making us all feel worthy. A must-read for all of those muddling through. -- Paloma FaithI saw the end of the world in her eyes. I knew she was in there somewhere but she was being held prisoner by her mind and we were all helpless to it. Sometimes things happen to us which means we can save other people, my own experience with mental health helped save her and now here she is about to save a whole generation of women! -- AdeleA humblingly honest and human war-report from the front lines of mothering, psychosis and recovery: there is no other book like it, and it is so desperately needed. -- Caitlin Moran

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Book SynopsisA must have, high quality combined pregnancy and first year journal with details of baby's development on a week-by-week basis with prompts for parents to chronicle their pregnancy, birth and baby's first year. A multi award winning journal, this fabric covered & foil blocked version of Bump to Birthday has been redesigned to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this million copy selling gift. It has been beautifully illustrated and features a little rabbit and friends, the journal provides key information each week, with lovely quotes and questions that will inspire any parent-to-be to capture the unique story of the journey of pregnancy and baby’s precious first year. Bump to Birthday provides week-by-week information on the developing bump with prompts to enable parents to tell their own remarkable story and record unique, unrepeatable experiences. With spaces for photos and scan images, footprints and gifts, the journal records the pregnancy journey, hopes and dreams, the birthing experience, and all the special moments with the new baby - from first movements to first smile, first Christmas to first birthday. A wonderful way to record all those joyous moments that are so easily forgotten. *in this journal reference is made to the parents not specifically a named father and can be completed just by the mother.

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Book SynopsisBy far the best parenting book for dads-to-be - DadsnetWelcome to the hands-on dad''s guide to fatherhood - for anyone who''s embarking on the rollercoaster ride of parenting but doesn''t know where to beginSplit into digestible chapters, this book provides practical and easy-to-follow advice on every stage of pregnancy, birth and the early years of parenthood - up until your baby''s three - including essentials such as:- Supporting your partner as she grows a baby- Preparing for your new arrival- Being the best birth partner you can be- A step-by-step guide to life with a newborn- The journey of your child''s development and advice on raising well-rounded toddlers- Looking after your mental health while providing for your familyExpectations of new dads and the roles we play have never been greater. This is a life-changing time for you and your partner and the prep work starts now.

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Book SynopsisBex and Laura really have pieced together the parachute we all need to help us land safely after falling into the world of loss and fertility struggles.' Elle Wright, author of A Bump In The RoadA practical and emotional self-help guide for anyone affected by miscarriage and pregnancy loss, from the co-hosts of the successful podcast, The Worst Girl Gang Ever.Following pregnancy loss, it can feel like you've forgotten how to speak and need to learn a new language. You can tell your story to a room full of people but if no-one speaks this new language, they won't understand. They will try but ultimately, they won't fully grasp what you are saying.This is us. This is our new language. It is a language built from pain, and it is a language we need to teach others. Welcome to our gang.We are so, so sorry that you've found yourself here. It's the gang you'd never chose to join but it is also a community chock-a-block full of kind, supportive, warrior women just like you.We are here to tell Trade Review‘Bex and Laura really have pieced together the parachute we all need to help us land safely after falling into the world of loss and fertility struggles. It’s like the kind friend who climbs down into the hole with you through the worst parts, and gives you a leg back up when you’re ready to try again. Thoughtful, helpful, and a little bit sweary… my kind of manual!’ Elle Wright, Feathering the Empty Nest and author of A Bump In The Road ‘Buckingham and Gunn are part of a growing group of women helping to change the place of miscarriage in public consciousness.’ Nell Frizzell, Vogue ‘[Bex and Laura] are here to offer support to others and smash the stigma of baby loss, with their powerful mantra: “We get you. And we’ve got you.”’OK

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book of its kind to be written specifically for autistic parents, whilst also providing essential reading for health and social care practitioners, enabling them to provide reasonably adjusted care with the best outcomes for autistic people and their babies. Written by an autistic mother who experienced a mental health crisis following a poorly supported pregnancy and childbirth, she gives voice to the experiences of many autistic parents in order to address the issues they collectively and uniquely face. The outcome is a practical, insightful and solution-focused guide to empower autistic parents from pre-conception right through to the first few months with baby, and to inform health and social care staff whose job it is to offer support and to meet their needs at these critical times. This sensitively illustrated book provides the information, resources and confidence autistic parents need to advocate for themselves, as well as developing positive relationships with the professionals involved in their care.Table of Contents1. Your rights in pregnancy and childbirth 2. Autistic identity 3. Ready for a baby? 4. Getting pregnant 5. Conception, fertilisation and the beginning of life 6. Diet 7. Medication 8. Exercise 9. Sleep 10. Preparing for appointments 11. Feeling baby move 12. Finding out the sex of your baby 13. Where do you want to give birth? 14. What to pack for hospital 15. What is it like to give birth? 16. Writing a birth plan 17. Care after birth 18. Miscarriage, stillbirth and grief 19. Mind, emotions and wellbeing 20. Feeding baby 21. Being a new parent 22. Fourth trimester plan

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Book SynopsisThe must-have baby shower gift!Share memories, love, and words of wisdom with your bundle of joy with this unique and inspiring book of letters. Part of the blockbuster bestselling Letters to . . . series! The perfect gift for an expecting mom, a new dad, or any parent seeking to create a deeply personal baby keepsake, this set of 12 letter templates will inspire reflection and connection between parent and child. Your baby will always be your baby. Whether you're pregnant or a new parent, fill these envelopes with memories and hopes for your baby. Then postdate, seal, and save the letters to gift to your child at a later date. Included are 12 letters that each begin with a unique prompt, such as: On the day you were born ... My wishes for you are ... Your first home was like this ... Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this to your chil

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Book SynopsisThe Mr Men and Little Miss have been tickling children for generations with their funny and charming antics. This series gives adults the chance to laugh along as the Mr Men and Little Miss try to cope with the very grown-up world around them. Featuring Roger Hargreaves classic artwork alongside hilariously funny new text.Some of the Little Misses are going to be mums and they''re approaching the news in the only way they know how. Little Miss Curious has a million questions, Little Miss Tidy is planning the perfect birth and nursery and Little Miss Greedy is eating her body weight in pickles. Will pregnancy and new motherhood be all they expect it to be?The perfect book for any mum-to-be who is excited and nervous about what motherhood might bring.Trade ReviewThe colourful characters have been delighting children since Mr Tickle first appeared on bookshelves in 1971.The IndependentThe timeless Mr Men books capture modern stereotypes perfectly.The TelegraphThe Mr Men and Little Miss characters remain a cultural phenomenon, whose impact is felt far beyond the nursery bookshelf.The Telegraph

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Book SynopsisRebecca Wilson is a mum, trained peer-to-peer breastfeeding volunteer supporter and creator of the popular Instagram channel @rebeccawilsonfood. Sharing her easy, quick, fresh family meal ideas, suitable for babies reaching the weaning milestone, Rebecca wants to show parents and carers that introducing solid foods can be fun, exciting, easy and most importantly... delicious! Rebecca recently debuted at number 7 in the prestigious Mother & Baby 'Mum List 2020', the reader-voted list of 20 top UK mumfluencers. Find out more here: www.rebeccawilson.comTrade Review'When weaning your little one, making multiple meals every day can be a faff and really time-consuming. Step forward What Mummy Makes by Rebecca Wilson. This cookbook is crammed full of 130 recipes that allow you to wean your baby and feed your family at the same time by cooking just one meal. All of the recipes can be made in under 30 minutes, and are easy to adapt for different ages and dietary requirements too.' * That's Life! *Between preparing - and clearing up - after your little one, especially when they start eating three solid meals a day, there can be barely any time left to cook for yourself. That's where Instagram star, mum, and breastfeeding support volunteer @rebeccawilsonfood really excels. She's mastered the art of creating simple but delicious recipes that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.' * Independent.co.uk *One of the hottest cookbooks of the summer. * The Sun *'Ingenious.' * Boots Parenting Magazine *The cookbook that saved my marriage -- Celia Walden * The Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisYou may be worried about breastfeeding and worried that it might ‘not work’. This is a common feeling when you live in a society where breastfeeding is often sabotaged by incorrect information, patchy support from a stretched health service and powerful messages from formula companies. But it’s not a feeling that is entirely logical. We are mammals. We get our name from the dangly milk-producing bits. It defines us. I’m writing this book because I would like you to be as well-prepared as possible. I would like you to breastfeed for as long as you want to and as happily as possible. I want you to feel supported. Some of this new life with baby will be about flexibility and responsiveness and acceptance. If you are used to a world of schedules and decisions and goals, it may be a bit of a shock. Learn about human biology before you think it sounds bit too scary. Babies are the products of millions of years are evolution and we are too, if we can just tap into our instincts and trust them a little bit. Success comes when we tap into those instincts and when we know when to get help when our instincts aren’t answering all of our questions. Can everyone who wants to breastfeed make it work? No. It may not work out for every single person. Not everyone may be able to exclusively breastfeed due to medical issues. Most of these people can give their baby breastmilk though and I’ll talk this through as well. And let’s not start this journey by imagining you’ll be someone who won’t make it.

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Book SynopsisThe must-have baby shower gift!Share memories, love, and words of wisdom with your bundle of joy with this unique and inspiring book of letters. Part of the blockbuster bestsellingLetters to . . . series! The perfect gift for an expecting mom, a new dad, or any parent seeking to create a deeply personal baby keepsake, this set of 12 letter templates will inspire reflection and connection between parent and child. Your baby will always be your baby. Whether you're pregnant or a new parent, fill these envelopes with memories and hopes for your baby. Then postdate, seal, and save the letters to gift to your child at a later date. Included are 12 letters that each begin with a unique prompt, such as:- On the day you were born . . . - My wishes for you are . . . - Your first home was like this . . . Seal letters with the included stickers before giving this to your child-all grown up-as a paper time capsule that captures their first fleeting years.COOL PREGNANCY GIFTS: A fresh twist on a guided pregnancy journal or memory book, Letters to My Baby encourages deep connections between mother and child or father and child, capturing special moments with your little one during early parenthood to share in the years to come. TIME-TESTED AND ENDURINGLY POPULAR: Created by Lea Redmond, author of the bestselling Letters to . . . book series that has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and includes Letters to My Daughter, Letters to My Son, and Letters to My Grandchild . LETTERS TO OPEN WHEN: The finished set of special notes to my baby" makes a great gift for graduation, a milestone birthday, or a wedding day. Fans have praised the special value of a child having a sample of a parent's handwriting to cherish always.Perfect for:- Baby shower or new baby gift for parents - A fresh twist on a guided journal or memory book to capture special moments with a child to share in the future - Single parents or couples looking for a creative way to remind a child how important they are to the family - Fans and users of other bestsellers in the Letters to . . . series "

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Book SynopsisA new cover edition of the original book on HypnoBirthing No one can truly understand what it's like to give birth until you experience it but HypnoBirthing gives you the tools and knowledge to approach labour with confidence. Pioneered by Marie Mongan, HypnoBirthing is about understanding the birthing body - what happens, why and when - and learning how to progress your labour using movement, breath and powerful visualisation techniques to manage pain. Based on decades of practice within The HypnoBirthing Institute, this complete guide: - Takes you through labour, step by step - Prepares you physically and mentally with exercises and birthing positions - Teaches hypnotism and visualisation techniques to manage pain and banish fear - Explains the medical jargon so you can understand and work with medical assistance if needed Whether you are having a natural, assisted or caesarean birth, HypnoBirthing will help every woman take control of their labour for a positive birth.Trade ReviewThe alternative birth method that midwives predict will be standard antenatal practice within a decade * Guardian *Easy, practical ways to train your mind to surrender to the birthing experience * Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisNo matter how you birth your baby, feel calm and safe with hypnobirthing"This woman is a great healer and birth expert. This book will be brilliant." Russell BrandYour Baby, Your Birth is a truly modern hypnobirthing book for ALL births. In-demand hypnobirthing coach Hollie de Cruz provides you with the skills and tools to make any birth feel safe, calm, connected and empowering. Drawing on her experience working with new mums, including Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher, Hollie de Cruz helps you prepare for a positive (not 'perfect') birth experience and approach motherhood with confidence in yourself and your instincts. Your Baby, Your Birth will teach you:- That birth is safe - listen to your body, embrace the changes, prepare your mind and relax during pregnancy- Exercises and breathing techniques for labour and birth for you and your birth partner, along with guided meditations to keep you calm and engaged- How to trust your instincts, understand your body and baby, and make informed decisions throughout your pregnancy and beyondHollie de Cruz, creator of the award-winning yesmum positive affirmation cards, is renowned for demystifying hypnobirthing and her down-to-earth, realistic approach is highly sought after. Whatever kind of birth you are planning, let Hollie de Cruz provide you with a set of deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation tools for an empowering experience.Trade ReviewHollie is at the forefront of ancient yet modern birthing techniques. Charming, warm and easy to understand, she is the perfect spokesperson for a movement that could ultimately effect everybody - well, not everybody, just everybody who will be born. * Russell Brand *After meeting with Hollie and learning integral breathing techniques and visualisations, the fear and expectation had been completely replaced with pure excitement. As Honey was born, I felt wild, empowered and very connected to everything around me. * Fearne Cotton *Refreshing, practical and down-to-earth * Psychologies *Hollie has completely changed the way I look at giving birth. I have no doubt that my experiences would’ve been entirely different had she not given me her calm and soothing guidance. * Giovanna Fletcher *I feel so incredibly lucky to have met Hollie. Thanks to her I will always remember the day I gave birth to Lola as beautiful and peaceful. * Izzy Judd *

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Book SynopsisSwedes are some of the world’s happiest people, and their children are no exception. Parenthood the Swedish Way will help you and your family embrace the Scandi style of child-rearing. Overwhelmed with conflicting advice about pregnancy and parenting? You are not alone. But don’t worry, two of Sweden’s leading doctors are here to help, debunking myths and offering practical advice in this fact-based, no-nonsense approach to birth, child health, and shared child-rearing from the progressive land in the North. Expectant and new parents will be relieved to hear the following: breastfeeding doesn’t protect against allergies; sterilising bottles and dummies is unnecessary in most countries; and if you think you shouldn’t drink alcohol when breastfeeding, you’ve been taken in by plain moralism and not scientific evidence. Dr Agnes Wold has been named Sweden’s Woman of the Year for her tireless work in women’s health. Paediatrician Dr Cecilia Chrapkowska runs one of the country’s most popular parenting blogs, and is a specialist on vaccinations. Together they present cutting-edge research from around the world that can guide you to make better parenting choices. Drawing on Sweden’s famously generous parental leave and enlightened social policies, they also demonstrate the importance of equal parenting, and provide practical tools for parents everywhere to share responsibility equally. Parenthood the Swedish Way is an egalitarian, myth-busting guide through the maze of challenges that parents face raising healthy, happy families in the twenty-first century.Trade Review‘These are things (the sterilising especially) I could have done with knowing all those times I was staring, eye a-twitch, while willing a kettle to boil at 3am as an infant mewled in my ear.’ -- Anna Whitehouse (mother_pukka) * Grazia *‘Doctors Chrapkowska and Wold do much to dispel the common misconceptions around child-rearing by providing a commonsense, scientific approach. Even if you’re not involved in the parenting business, there’s much to be gleaned from a Swedish take on this crucial undertaking.’ -- Dan Shaw * Happy Mag *‘Here, the two physicians have examined and summarised everything new parents need to know … From pregnancy and birth, to feeding and sleeping, to vaccines and illnesses, Parenthood the Swedish Way addresses all aspects of parenting and infant health in an empathetic and realistic way. New parents will appreciate this straightforward and thoroughly researched resource that picks apart outdated advice and debunks myths about parenthood.’ -- Melissa Norstedt * Booklist *‘Agnes Wold has been a guiding hand when I’ve been pregnant and had small children. A more comforting hand than various parenting bibles, a more allowing hand than the leaflets from the maternity care and the child health centres. She gives the parent more room to be a human being, and less bad conscience … What parents need is advice based on science and level-headed tips. And some encouragement.’ * Sydsvenskan *‘Are you of the opinion that the Trump administration rely on alternative facts much? That is nothing compared to what women are confronted by as soon as they get pregnant. In the parallel pregnancy reality the alt-facts are commonplace. ’Truths’ are constantly foisted on you, and shockingly enough they often turn out to be intrusive opinions, moralism, or pure inventions … If The Handmaid’s Tale is an exaggerated and dramatised reminder of the anxiety of becoming breeding stock, Wold & Chrapkowska’s book can be a crucial antidote. One by one, they deal with some well-known ’truths’ related to bearing and birthing that are in part being spread by social functions, e.g. the variety of advice on what you can eat and drink during pregnancy and breastfeeding — some are correct while other recommendations seem to have been inspired by Christian faith and morality rather than science.’ * Dagens Nyheter *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling authors of The First Forty Days—Heng Ou,Amely Greeven, andMarisa Belger—comes a gently nurturing guide for aspiring mothers that offers emotional support and practical advice. There are many paths that women can choose in their lives: building a career, becoming a partner or spouse, becoming a part of a community; but none is more important, rewarding, or fulfilling than the choice to bring new life into the world. Nothing can be more intimidating than planning for motherhood, though. The path to motherhood is a deep and transformative process. It can also include unexpected twists and turns. Awakening Fertility is a loving companion to accompany you along the journey—whether your desire to become a mother burns fiercely today or is a future calling just beginning to stir. Chapters here include: The three universal themes and the five realms of discovery Dr

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Book SynopsisThis sweet-as-can-be pregnancy and baby journal offers dozens of creative ways to capture the milestones and special memories from pregnancy through baby''s first year.Capture and preserve treasured memories. Packaged in a compact album with a fabric spine and foil-stamped cover, with whimsical color illustrations and thoughtful prompts throughout, this book is the ultimate keepsake gift for new parents.THE ULTIMATE BABY JOURNAL: Le Petit Baby Book includes an envelope for ultrasound scans, a spin-wheel to display baby''s astrological sign, a gatefold family tree, space for photos, mini envelopes to stash written notes, illustrated pop-ups, a pull-out growth chart to display in baby''s room, and much more.A PERFECT PRESENT: A great gift for new parents, this keepsake book will be cherished for years to come and will look handsome resting on a coffee table or displayed in a nursery.  CHARMI

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Book SynopsisThe essential, gentle guide to breastfeeding in the fourth trimester - whatever that looks like for you.Have you recently had a baby, and feel like you''re on a rollercoaster looking for answers? Are you pregnant, and wondering what life is really going to be like post-birth? Perhaps you''re a partner, family member or friend who is helping to care for new parents.Written by an expert lactation consultant, Breastfeeding and the Fourth Trimester will give you all the information you need, explaining the methods, tips, and tricks that accompany breastfeeding - alongside abundant reassurance. Woven through with case studies and real parent stories, and advice on troubleshooting for every stage, this book is the ideal companion for those first few whirlwind months of life with a newborn.

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Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR MUMS-TO-BE WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR.Part diary, part colouring book, and part brutally honest (and hysterically funny) collection of advice, this is for the new mother who wants to chill out, laugh her face off, and realise with every page that she is not alone.Two stars of the lifestyle and parenting blogosphere invoke the mindless fun and nostalgic appeal of an old-school activity book in this irreverent, laugh-out-loud twist on the traditional baby journal, with illustrated activities, lists, essays, and musings on what pregnancy is really like. - Wordsearches: Nope, Sorry (All the Stuff You''re Not Allowed to Have Anymore); Bad Baby Names- Mazes: Make it from Your Desk to the Bathroom Without Throwing Up- Lists: How to Baby Shop Without Crying- Advice: Yoga Teachers (Also Your Mum Friends, Your Parents, People on Facebook, All Articles, and Everyone You Meet) Want to Tell You How to Give Birth, But You Don t

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Book SynopsisChildren are wonderful. That's why we have them. But what about the negative feelings that are the flip side of motherhood? When you are bruised, battered or worse after the birth, and feel that life has been reduced to a cycle of feeding and changing; of lonely days and endless nights?As many as 3 in 10 new mothers are affected by depression, so you are not alone - this book is written to help cope you with these feelings, and to enable you to make a happy and successful adjustment to motherhood. It will give you advice on how to come to terms with a traumatic birth and help you understand what postnatal depression is - and isn't. You can learn to love your baby, even if you're struggling to bond, and you can also come to terms with the new dynamics within your family and your relationship with your partner as you adjust to a different world, with a changed body and new priorities.You can't change society and its often-unrealistic expectations of motherhood, but with the help offered in this book you can come to feel more confident in your new role, and in your love for your baby.Trade Review"Lucy Jolin has written a compassionate, non-judgemental guide, packed with sound advice and tips for self-care. I'd recommend this book to any woman going through the pain of postnatal depression or birth trauma." * Kim Thomas, CEO, The Birth Trauma Association *

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