Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues Books

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

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Book Synopsis FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING WHAT TO EXPECT SERIES, 40 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE.FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED THROUGHOUT. This comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide clearly explains everything parents need to know – or might be worrying about – in the first year with a new baby.  Including:- All-new chapter on buying for baby; helping parents navigate through the dizzying gamut of baby products, nursery items and gear. Baby care fundamentals, from crib and sleep safety to vitamin supplements. Feeding for every age and stage, including tips on breastfeeding, preparing homemade baby food and the latest recommendations on starting solids. Charts for key development stages and sleeping habits, as well as sleep strategies that really work. Research on the impact of screen time (TVs, tab

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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 SynopsisCongrats Dude! Your go-to-guy-guide to being the greatest dad before her due-date. There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book''s here to help you avoid all(most) of them. And here''s your first hint: Focus on what you can be doing for her rather than what''s happening to her. She''s pregnant. She knows that. You know that. And her 152 baby books tell her exactly what she can expect. Your job is to learn what you can do between the stick turning blue and the drive to the delivery room to make the next nine months go as smoothly as possible. That''s where John Pfeiffer steps in. Like any good coach, he''s been through it. He''s dealt with the morning sickness and doctor visits, painting the baby''s nursery and packing the overnight bag, choosing a name, hospital, and the color of the car-seat cover. All the while he remained positive and responsive - there with a You''re beautiful when necessary - Trade Review"Pfeiffer's goal with the book is to...provide some relief to the growing pains that are so familiar to experienced dads. If you are willing to give the effort, you can become your child's favorite superhero. Isn't that what we all wanted to be when we grew up? Here is your chance." --NewParent.com "New fathers looking for a friend along the way may enjoy the new book Dude, You're a Dad!" --Deseret News "Full of practical advice for new dads-to-be, Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad by John Pfeiffer is an absolute page turner...and I’m neither pregnant, or a man. I absolutely loved it." --WeGotKidz.com "Very readable and well-organized, walking new dads through all the minefields from the first visit to the OB/GYN all the way through the big day and beyond." --GreatDad.com

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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 Gentle Sleep Book offers gentle, reassuring and effective solutions to addressing the common sleep problems of newborns to five-year-olds.''This book should be called The Sleep Bible and needs to be in every parent''s bedside drawer'' Marneta Viegas, founder of Relax KidsAre you exhausted by your baby''s night-time waking or frustrated by your toddler''s reluctance to go to bed?Would you prefer a gentler approach than sleep-training techniques such as controlled crying or pick up/put down?The first five years of parenting are filled with worries and preoccupations, but, for the vast majority, none of them is as pressing as the lack of sleep.In this revised and updated edition of her bestselling book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith offers a gentle, effective prescription for addressing the common sleep challenges encountered by parents of newborns to five-year-olds. Treading a carefully balanced line between the needTrade Review'Sleep is not a battle. It's a balance, and in this book Sarah helps parents find that balance... [the] practical advice [in her BEDTIME acronym] for real situations is very helpful' * Juno *

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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 Synopsis''The thing about having a second baby is it''s likely to differ a lot from your first experience. Sarah Ockwell''s Smith''s guide looks at the challenges you might face along with some practical tips to consider. The book offers a friendly feel that reminds us issues and all, we''ll be just fine'' Mirror, Best Baby Books for Parents 2020Having a second baby is a very different experience from having your first, yet there is little recognition of the wide range of issues that need to be considered when bringing a second child into the family. In this incredibly helpful book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith helps parents feel more positive and prepared for life with two children.The book begins with the obvious question: when is the right time to add another member to the family? It then goes on to examine the specific issues that can arise with a second pregnancy and birth; the common concerns about siblings, such as how to prepare your firstborn for what''s to come; how to cope with the practicalities of life with two young children (aka actually managing to get anything done!); and the feelings parents are likely to experience, too.The Second Baby Book examines all the questions and issues Sarah herself faced second time around, as well as sharing the experiences of the many parents who have sought her advice. It also highlights what scientific studies reveal about such issues as the spacing of children and the differences between first and second births. Practical, insightful and honest, this book will help you understand the challenges ahead but, more importantly, it will equip you to meet them with knowledge, confidence and a sense of excitement for the future.

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Book SynopsisThe 100% Wholesome Baby Food Cookbook gives parents everything they need to cook for babies and toddlers from 6 months to 3 years in a way that makes the process easy, fast, and flexible, starting with simple purees and moving on to finger foods and toddler meals.Trade Review“The first food your baby enjoys can leave an imprint for the variety of foods they will love for a lifetime. Real Baby Food is a must for new parents looking for easy-to-prepare baby food recipes, tips, and ideas for making your child an excited, adventurous eater for years to come!” —Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious.com and author of Weelicious: One Family. One Meal. —

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Book SynopsisLet training commenceAttention! In your hand is an indispensable pocket-sized training manual for new dads. Written by ex-Commando and father of three Neil Sinclair, this no-nonsense guide will teach you everything you need to know to prepare for your biggest mission yet: parenthood. With step-by-step advice and Commando Dad Top Tips, this book will ensure you're ready to parent with military precision.Learn how to:- Prepare base camp for your baby trooper's arrival- Survive the first 24 hours- Establish feeding and sleeping routines- Pack a survival kit for everything from light missions to long-term deployments- Transport the troops successfully on manoeuvres- Treat ailments and injuries with basic first-aid training- Keep base camp tidy and square away tasks along the way- Maintain morale in the ranksAnd much, much more.Designed to be used in the field from birth to 12 months, this resource provides the foundation to all the practical skills needed to become the ultimate protector to your newest trooper. As used by Prince William himself, this is the go-to training manual for fatherhood recruits!Trade Review'will appeal to men more than the usual baby-care manual.' Take a Break

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Book SynopsisFeatured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 LiveSelected as one of the Independent's 10 best pregnancy books for expectant parentsBirth is a feminist issue. It's the feminist issue nobody's talking about. FEATURING A BRAND NEW CHAPTERA powerful read, whether you're pregnant or not' IndependentFinally blasting the feminist spotlight into the labour ward, Milli Hill encourages women everywhere to stand and deliver, insisting that birth is no longer left off the list in discussions about female power, control and agency.From the importance of birth plans to your human rights in childbirth, and including birth stories from women across the world, this call-to-arms will help you find your voice, take an active role in your choices, and change the way you think about childbirth.Praise for Give Birth Like a FeministI feel so lucky to have read Milli's book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth' Ella Mills, author of Deliciously EllaTrade Review‘I feel so lucky to have read Milli’s book while pregnant, she completely changed my way of looking at giving birth’ Ella Mills, author of Deliciously Ella ‘Milli is a compassionate and passionate writer who puts women squarely at the heart of her endeavours.’ Emma Barnett, Woman’s Hour ‘A powerful read whether you’re pregnant or not’ Independent ‘A much-needed, brilliant, reassuring, pioneering, kick-ass book that all women – especially mothers – should read!’ Emma Jane Unsworth ‘Milli Hill is one of our very favourite birth writers. Birth has been overlooked by feminists for too long, in spite of the injustices happening in the labour ward. This book is a rallying cry for women everywhere to take charge of their births and recognise their own autonomy at this pivotal moment in their lives. Everyone should read it and look at the experience of childbirth through a feminist lens.’ Ricki Lake, Producer and Abby Epstein, Director: The Business of Being Born ‘Whether a person is considering giving birth or not, Milli Hill's exploration of childbirth as a central feminist issue is a must-read. I loved this book!’ Soraya Chemaly ‘Everyone should read this awesome book! The world has changed and Milli Hill connects the dots in a way that can change minds and improve outcomes.’ Tina Cassidy ‘Finally. Someone brave enough to say the words “feminist” and “birth” in the same sentence in a book that is not an academic polemic.’ Hannah Dahlen ‘In case anyone is uncertain about what you’re “allowed” to do when giving birth, Hill spells it out: stop asking for permission, recognize that your experience matters – quite a bit – and demand respect.’ Jennifer Block, journalist and author of Pushed and Everything Below the Waist

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling guide to the first year of fatherhood, trusted by hundreds of thousands of new dads and their partners.This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview of your baby's first year. It covers the milestones in your child's development; ways you can bond with your child and support your partner; and what's going on with you, as a new dad.The fourth edition of The New Father features a user-friendly new design and is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about healthcare, financial planning, parental leave and work-life balance, and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading pediatricians and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and mums.Illustrated with stress-relieving cartoons, The New Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive compan

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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 SynopsisIn this guide to consciously exploring the shamanic journey of pregnancy and parenthood, Anna Cariad-Barrett offers techniques and ceremonies to honor the transformation of becoming a parent and engage the sacred wisdom-keeper within. She provides tools and meditations to create personal shamanic medicine to support you and your family on this journey as well as connect with the wisdom of nature, expand your intuition, and explore altered states of consciousness. Restoring honour to the shadow side of parenthood, the author discusses the shamanic perspective on miscarriage, fertility, sexuality, postpartum stress and depression, blended families, and adoption as a form of birthing through the heart. She explains how to heal any deep psychic wounds from your birth family and transform negative beliefs you may hold about parenthood. She provides chapters on each trimester of pregnancy, offering specific teachings and techniques appropriate to each stage as well as conception, birth, and the postpartum period.Trade Review“In a day and age where parents are pulled in so many directions, we forget the power and the wisdom within, the wisdom we were born with. Anna Cariad-Barrett reclaims this deep wisdom and reminds us that we are sacred beings. She supports the physical and emotional layers of becoming a parent--for the first or tenth time. Anna walks us through each trimester like no other book has done and provides simple tools to bring great abundance to our journey. She reminds us of the importance of being in a partnership and making our relationship a priority. This book is a must-read.” * Sarah Longacre, founder and owner of Blooma, prenatal yoga instructor, and birth doula *“Whether you are pregnant, adopting, trying to get pregnant, or raising small children, single or with a partner, this book is a must-read! Anna Cariad-Barrett carefully articulates the issues and challenges you are facing and offers clear guidance on how to deal with them. Her information, stories, and guided visualizations are relevant regardless of your situation. I wish this book had been available when I was first pregnant and parenting young children.” * Nicki Scully, author of Sekhmet: Transformation in the Belly of the Goddess *“Anna Cariad-Barrett’s book is an essential companion for anyone on the transformational journey of creation, whether birthing a baby, a family, or one’s self. By connecting us with the wisdom of nature and our inner knowing, she has taken the journey to a whole other dimension. A must-read for childbirth and parenting education if we are to secure a better future for humanity.” * Thea Summer Deer, author of Wisdom of the Plant Devas *“A beautiful book about the powerful transformation process that takes place when one sets out to become a parent. Anna Cariad-Barrett weaves the often overlooked sorrows of the journey, including pregnancy loss and pregnancy after loss, with the joys that are imprinted into an individual’s identity as a parent.” * Lindsey M. Henke, MSW, LICSW, founder of Pregnancy After Loss Support *“To birth and raise a child in today’s world may be one of the greatest of initiations. Anna Cariad-Barrett has created a wonderful book, exploring the soul contract between the spirits of an incoming child and its parents. This book is a thoughtful psychospiritual guide that will assist in your personal transformation.” * Hank Wesselman, Ph.D., anthropologist, author of The Re-Enchantment *“Anna Cariad-Barrett beautifully writes about the joys and challenges of parenthood from a unique and refreshing perspective of shamanic initiation. She connects parenthood with a larger perspective of a spiritual journey through life. Reading this book brings ancient shamanic practices into everyday life, enhancing and empowering people to be joyful and effective parents!” * Nita Gage, DSPS, MA, coauthor of Soul Whispering *“Anna Cariad-Barrett has written a profoundly important work for all parents, whether their child is yet to be born or is already alive at any age. Our culture has only weakly supported the most sacred of the rites of passage--birth. Many of our family traditions shared wisdom and positive experiences in raising a child; but many more could only pass down trauma and dysfunction to the next generation. This book is for anyone who wants to transform existing patterns in their own or the collective family and offers practical and spiritual exercises for assistance. Bravo, Anna, the children of the world thank you.” * Kathryn W. Ravenwood, author of How to Create Sacred Water: A Guide to Rituals and Practices *Table of ContentsForeword by Linda Star Wolf Acknowledgments Introduction A Psychospiritual Exploration of Parenthood Part 1 SOULFUL PARENTING A Shamanic Psychospiritual Path 1 The Soulful Parenthood Journey A Multifaceted Process of Embodiment 2 Psychospiritual Initiation Healing and Transforming Ourselves as Parents 3 Rebirthing into Parenthood 4 Connecting with the Wisdom of Nature 5 Expanding Consciousness, Exploring Your Gifts Part 2 OUR DEEPEST TEACHERS The Light and Dark of Creating a Family 6 Opening to the Wisdom of Your Fertility Journey 7 Pregnancy Loss and Miscarriage The Lost Teachers of Creation 8 Adoption Birthing through the Heart 9 Blended Families Weaving New Relationships Part 3 Psychospiritual Support for the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey 10 The First Trimester of Pregnancy 11 The Second Trimester of Pregnancy 12 The Third Trimester of Pregnancy 13 The Birth Journey 14 Early Parenting and the Postpartum Period 15 Soul to Soul The Family Journey Index

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Book SynopsisThe pregnancy and birthing guidance counselor in a book by the founder of LOOM, the Los Angeles-based resource centre focused on nurturing women into motherhood.

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Book SynopsisIn modern maternity systems one in four women have their labour induced. Why Induction Matters provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to this common intervention. The induction process is explained in detail, and reasons for offering induction are discussed. Options related to inducing labour or choosing to wait are explored, and women’s experiences are included throughout. The book aims to help parents make their own informed decisions about induction of labour.Trade Review"Induction of labour has become an epidemic. About 70% of inductions are for pregnancy lasting beyond a specified length of time. The others are for clinical reasons. The book which I recommend most highly to all the couples I teach KGHypnobirthing (after The Hypnobirthing Book of course!) is Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed. About 85% of babies arrive after 40 weeks and we think that the average length of pregnancy is about 41 to 41.5 weeks so the vast majority of pregnancy women, probably almost all pregnant women, are subjected to pressure from 40 weeks or even earlier to agree to induction of labour. The repercussions of induction, which includes a sweep, are profound and many women afterwards will say, 'If only I had known, I would never have agreed'. This book is easy to read, quite short, and gives all the research and statistics that were available at the time of writing for all the various reasons why induction might be proposed, for example ‘older mothers’, IVF pregnancies, breech babies, twins, etc. etc. etc. When you are earlier in your pregnancy it is difficult to understand the degree of stress that will be heaped on you later in your pregnancy in connection with induction of labour. This book will give you the facts to withstand the emotional pressure when you reach week 40. The only figure that is missing is the MBRRACE information that stillbirth reduces after 42 weeks. It is helpful to know this too. This is the most important book for a pregnant woman. Get it. Read it. You need it!" -- Katharine Graves * Katharine Graves, KGHypnobirthing *

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Book Synopsis50 satisfying and nourishing vegan meals—especially for pregnant moms! Being a vegan mother not only means you have to worry about getting the right nutrients for your own body, but for your growing baby as well. The benefits of a vegan diet can be passed down to your baby by following a healthy, well-rounded diet that incorporates the proper nutrients and minerals. With Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy, you’ll learn everything you need to know to nourish and grow a healthy, happy baby. With 50 recipes for satisfying meals and expert advice on getting all the proper nutrition you and your baby need, Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy will keep you and your baby strong for all three trimesters.Trade Review“Provides critical information” —Vegetarian Journal“For someone who wants to eat a healthy plant-based or vegan diet while pregnant, this book is a must.” —Toast Fried

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Book SynopsisDo you want to raise a well-behaved, happy child but feel that common forms of discipline used today, which focus on rewarding, excluding or punishing children, don''t work for your family?In The Gentle Discipline Book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith debunks many commonly held beliefs about punishment and motivation, and provides an alternative approach that will empower you to discipline your child in an effective way and with respect. Gentle discipline is not about mollycoddling your child or being a pushover - it means understanding your child, having realistic expectations of them, and responding to their misbehaviour appropriately. It focuses on teaching and learning, not punishment or rewarding.In her trademark practical style, Sarah offers solutions for coping with the most common discipline challenges, including:- whining and sulking- aggressive and destructive behaviour- not listening and refusal to do things- rudeness and backchat<Trade ReviewSarah's advice has given me the confidence to know there are alternative, gentler methods to things like the naughty step, and I'll be using this book as my bible for the next 16 years! And recommending it to all my friends * Charlie O’Brien, presenter, blogger, vlogger and mum to Noah *What I value most about Sarah Ockwell-Smith's latest book is that it honours the struggles of both children and parents. She helps us see how understanding both sets of needs yields resolution and connection, which are not words we usually associate with discipline! Readers are treated not only to fascinating new discoveries about how children's brains and behaviour relate but also to the "ah-ha" moments that parents most wish for during times of conflict with their children * Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, Developmental psychology, Honorary Fellow, University of Dundee *In Gentle Discipline, Sarah Ockwell-Smith challenges us as parents to pause, take a step back, and understand why children behave the way they do, so that we can make respectful and effective parenting choices... Congratulations, Sarah, this is a comprehensive, pragmatic, and common-sense approach to redefining what it means to discipline our children. Children all over the world will be thanking you! * Tracy Gillett, writer, mother and founder of Raised Good *Any parent who wants to guide their children with more respect rather than govern them with fear will benefit from reading The Gentle Discipline Book. If you want reduce power struggles and punishments and replace them with more connection and understanding, this is a great read * Jessica Joelle Alexander, co-author of The Danish Way of Parenting *The Gentle Discipline Book is a thorough guide to raising confident, capable children. Sarah Ockwell-Smith delivers valuable information and balances it nicely with practical and clear advice for implementing gentle discipline. This is a book that will remain by your bedside for reference for years to come -- Rebecca Eanes, author of Positive Parenting: An Essential GuideA trustworthy combination of what-to-expect information and gentle-parenting solutions to the most common challenges faced by parents with young children -- The Green Parent

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Book SynopsisLife After Birth is your essential guide to the wide and diverse spectrum of motherhood. In this companion, Jessica Prescott and Vaughne Geary share their evidence-based approach to the lost but ever important art of caring for yourself as a mother, including recipes from their postpartum food delivery service Mama Goodness. They cover everything from herbal wisdom and nutritional support, to sleep and breastfeeding tips, communication tools, managing siblings, how to nourish your body, parent on your period, and so much more. A stunning hardback with full colour photography, Life After Birth will help you prepare, not just for the first six weeks following your birth, but for the months and years that follow. By tuning into your body, nourishing it, celebrating it and honouring the cyclical nature of womanhood, this book will help you thrive in your new role as a mother.

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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 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 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 SynopsisHow often does my baby really need to feed? How do I know my baby is getting enough? Is it normal for my baby to wake at night? When you’re expecting a new baby, suddenly everyone around you becomes an expert – particularly when it comes to how to feed them. It is easy to become overwhelmed by conflicting advice, myths and exaggerated stories. The Positive Breastfeeding Book cuts through the anecdotes, giving you clear, no-judgement, non-preachy, evidence-based information to help you make the right decisions for you and your baby. It will help you understand how breastfeeding works, and supports you in developing strategies to make sure that whilst you’re looking after the baby, you’re getting taken care of too. Jam-packed with everything you ever wanted to know about breastfeeding (and a whole lot you never knew you did!), it will take you through tips for planning for your baby’s arrival, coping with those early months, and knowing what to do and where to seek help if challenges come up. It will guide you through feeding in public, going back to work, and even rediscovering a glass of wine. You’ll find plenty of real stories and guidance throughout from mothers and experts in supporting breastfeeding. There are handy chapters on formula and mixed feeding, which cut through advertising spiel and give you the facts you need to choose and use formula safely. The Positive Breastfeeding Book doesn’t promise to make it easy, nor will it get up in the middle of the night for you, but it will empower you with the knowledge and encouragement you need to feed your baby with confidence.

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Book SynopsisThe essential month-by-month guide to older babies and their journey into toddlerhood, sharing expert advice on weaning, talking and reaching specific milestones. Baby to Toddler Month by Month follows your baby's journey from 6 months to 23 months, by which time your child will be a running, talking toddler with attitude and character. This month-by-month guide explains how your baby will be developing and what you can realistically expect to see each month. It covers sleep problems, feeding, development, and much more including:· baby-led weaning or mixed weaning? You decide - includes step-by-step guides to both methods· age-appropriate meal plans, finger foods and eating tips month by month· encouraging your toddler to walk and talk· when to take your child to the doctor, and spotting an emergency· dealing with tantrums and attitude... the easy way· coping with hitting and biting· milestones - when to worry and when to wait it out.This book makes toddler behaviour fascinating rather than alarming or overwhelming.Trade ReviewA really useful dip-in guide for mums -- Editor - Practical Parenting & Pregnancy magazine Tackling everything from weaning and walking to tantrums and talking, the authors, themselves mothers of six toddlers between them, adopt a gentle and advisory tone, avoiding giving strict instructions Junior magazine This book is a great step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about your baby once you've got past the newborn stage. I would definitely reccomend it for anyone with older babies or toddlers. Mother & Baby

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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 SynopsisForget unrealistic childcare manuals this is the book you really need to help you cope brilliantly with those first chaotic days and months ahead.As a health journalist and mother-of-three, Lucy Atkins is familiar with both the medical aspects of childbirth and baby development, and the reality of day-to-day life as an exhausted first-time mum or dad. In her feisty, humorous style, she begins with that first mind-blowing day and addresses the issues unique to the first-time parent who stares at their newborn and thinks Where are the instructions?Anticipating the questions and concerns of all new mothersWhy does my baby cry so much? Will I ever lose all this weight? Am I a bad parent because?the book provides practical advice and level-headed reassurance. It addresses the needs of the baby and, very importantly, those of the parent during the first year of their baby's life.Contents include:Starter's orders the equipment and kit you really need, as opposed to what the department storeTrade Review‘A great book for any first-time mother.’ Sarah Beeny, TV property expert and mother of four. ‘An honest, down-to-earth guide.’ Mother and Baby ‘You can't go wrong with a book as comprehensive as First-Time Parent.’ Tidewater Parent ‘Eminently more friendly than most baby manuals.’ Sunday Express

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Book Synopsis''A practical guide to helping your child through one of the most important developmental stages of early childhood'' - Green Parent Book of the MonthGurgle''s Honest Read for DecemberHow to make potty training stress free for you and your childThe Gentle Potty Training Book is a practical guide to helping your child through one of the most important developmental stages of early childhood. Avoiding strict timelines, rewards and plans that are based solely on a child''s gender, Sarah Ockwell-Smith advocates an approach that is based on your child''s unique developmental stage - because the gentlest, easiest and most effective potty training happens when you work with your child as a team.Sarah''s advice includes: * Recognising the physical and emotional signs that your child is ready* How to talk to your child about potty training and prepare them emotionally* What you need to get started - Trade ReviewIf you are at your wits end . . . you can gain expert guidance and some much needed perspective . . . A genuinely useful resource with sound psychology behind it. * ChopsyBaby.com *A practical guide to helping your child through one of the most important developmental stages of early childhood * Green Parent *

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Book SynopsisChildbirth guru Dr Gowri Motha, who practises with Dr Yehudi Gordon author of Birth and Beyond shows women how her revolutionary method helps women carry the baby to full term, have less intervention in the birth; feel less pain in labour, and feel happy and in control.The Gentle Birth method is a concise pregnancy programme combining diverse therapies such as creative healing' massage, a simple diet, self-hypnosis, reflexology and affirmation techniquesThe method was created by Dr Gowri Motha as an alternative to conventional obstetric practise, when she became alarmed at the increasing number of women needing intervention during their births. It teaches expectant mothers how to train their bodies and minds in order to reduce or prevent complications during pregnancy and labour.This book outlines the Method, with a month-by-month programme explaining how to rebalance the body and tailor it to the optimum condition for the birthing process. It includes guides to treating problems sucTrade ReviewThere is an intelligence behind her advice that fills me with confidence.' Gabby Logan, The Times

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Book SynopsisA modern take on a baby memory book and journal, 'As You Grow' stands out from the crowd of baby books with its elegant, chic and timeless design. The gender-neutral artwork with guided sections provide space for every family to record moments from pregnancy to age five. Author and illustrator Korie Herold pored over every page, adding artistic detail and flourishes that work to create a book you can interact with now and look back on for a lifetime. This chic design promotes longevity, as this keepsake book is intended to be shared and displayed for years to come. 'As You Grow' is inclusive of every modern family.Trade Review“A beautiful, modern-day take on baby books…It's got a sleek, linen cover and gender-neutral design in a lay-flat book so it's easy to write in and add photos. It's got all the prompts and places to store memories from pregnancy through age 5.” - Romper

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Book SynopsisAs revealing as "Freakonomics", shocking as "Fast Food Nation" and thought provoking as "No Logo", "The Politics of Breastfeeding" exposes infant feeding as one of the most important public health issues of our time. Every thirty seconds a baby dies from infections due to a lack of breastfeeding and the use of bottles, artificial milks and other risky products. In her powerful book Gabrielle Palmer describes how big business uses subtle techniques to pressure parents to use alternatives to breastmilk. The infant feeding product companies' thirst for profit systematically undermines mothers' confidence in their ability to breastfeed their babies. An essential and inspirational eye-opener, "The Politics of Breastfeeding" challenges our complacency about how we feed our children and radically reappraises a subject which concerns not only mothers, but everyone: man or woman, parent or childless, old or young. It is the 3rd fully revised and updated edition.Table of Contentspreface to the third edition why breastfeeding is political the right to call ourselves mammals: the importance of biology how breastfeeding works - and how it was damaged beauty, breasts and books a taste for infant feeding it's not just the milk that counts your generous donations could do more harm than good hiv and breastfeeding life, death and birth population, fertility and sex from the stone age to steam engines: a gallop through history other women's babies: wet nursing the industrial revolution in britain: the era of progress? markets are not created by god the lure of the global market what is the code? power struggles dying for the code documents and declarations work, economics and the value of mothering ecology, waste and greed epilogue

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Book SynopsisFor an entire generation of new parents, this warm, expert work has become the standard guide to the shortest, easiest, and healthiest childbirth. Now a thoroughly updated and revised edition offers new research showing how labour support reduces the rate of cesarean sections, length of labour, need for pain medicine, and number of episiotomies. New material also demonstrates the positive effects of having a doula on mother-infant bonding, how relatives or friends can be trained in labour support, and how hypnosis is used to ease and shorten labour. No expectant parent will want to be without this empowering and irreplaceable book.Trade ReviewSacramento Book Review, June 2012"Has been a mainstay for both couples considering hiring a doula and women in training to become a doula for years...This book is a great place for women to start when looking to learn more about labor companions. It is full of valuable knowledge and useful personal anecdotes that pregnant women and potential doulas alike will find beneficial. Spread the word and hire a doula!" Portland Book Review, 9/12/12 "Clear, motivational, and inspirational."

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Book SynopsisFrom Genevieve Howland, creator of the Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, comes a ?must-read, comprehensive guide that empowers moms-to-be? (Vani Hari, New York Times bestselling author) with week-by-week support to natural pregnancy.For the last half-century, doctors have controlled childbirth. Many pregnancy guidebooks are conventional, fear-based, and written by male physicians deeply entrenched in the old-school medical model of birth. But change is underway. Women are taking back their pregnancy and childbirth and embracing a natural way. Now, Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy and walks moms through the process one week at a time. In this revised and updated edition, Howland includes the latest research and weekly advice and tips for a healthy pregnancy, detailing vital nutrition information, natural remedies for common and troublesome symptoms, as well as the appropriate (and inappropriate) use of interventions. Peppered throughout are positive birth and pregnancy stories from women of all backgrounds along with insights from experts including registered nurses, certified midwives, doulas, and lactation consultants. Encouraging, well-researched, and fun, The Mama Natural?s Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is an essential companion for women everywhere to embrace natural pregnancy and reap all the benefits for both baby and mama.

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Book SynopsisChildbirth can be an empowering and positive experience that you treasure for the rest of your life. KG Hypnobirthing teaches simple and gentle techniques that have a profound effect on you and on your baby. KG Hypnobirthing can reduce the need for pain relief and shorten labour, and you are more likely to experience a natural, calm, comfortable birth. It actively involves the father or birth partner; you will both learn skills to instil confidence about the birth and your role as parents.The Hypnobirthing Book and MP3 is a complete antenatal preparation which guides you to achieve the birth you want - for you and for your baby. KGH The Home of HypnobirthingTrade ReviewThis book lays out an approach to childbirth designed to give a calm, confident and joyful delivery. I strongly recommend it as offering a practical approach using proven techniques. - Dr Zhidao Xia, School of Medicine, Swansea University. - - Katharine's personal qualities, unfailing positivity, humour, the deepest respect for birth and women, their partners and babies, and a deep faith in the natural process, shine out of the pages of this splendid book. - Liz Nightingale, Independent Midwife.Table of Contents1. Hypnobirthing Explained 2. The Uterus, and the Fear and Confident Responses 3. The Mind/Body Effect 4. Relaxation 5. Preparing Your Baby and Body For Birth 6. Nutrition 7. Responsibility and Choices 8. Achieving the Birth You Want 9. The Onset of Labour and Building Confidence 10. The Up Stage of Labour 11. The Down Stage of Labour, and Your Baby's Birth 12. Practising For the Birth You Want

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Book Synopsis This wise, compassionate book teaches proven cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping with infertility and pregnancy loss. You will learn about common grief experiences that occur with such losses, as well as ways to find perspective and meaning, identify and change unhelpful thoughts, gain acceptance, reconnect with others, and reengage in life. Pregnancy loss can be devastating, regardless of whether it is early or late in pregnancy or in the short period after a baby is born. In many instances, similar emotions are experienced when a couple learns that their fertility treatments were unsuccessful. Here the well-known psychologist Amy Wenzel applies the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy—a thoroughly-researched approach for treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and stress-related disorders— to the experience of reproductive loss. She offers strategies for coping with loss and provides a step-by-step guide to reengaging iTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Normalizing Emotional Experiences Getting By in the First Weeks Getting Involved in Life in the Later Weeks Coping With Disturbing Thoughts and Images of the Loss Coping With Disturbing Thoughts and Images About the Future Interacting With Others Gradual Exposure to Avoided Situations Problem Solving and Decision Making Staying Mindful and Achieving Acceptance Creating a New Normal and Finding Meaning Postscript Appendix: Mindfulness Resources Notes Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThis elegant pregnancy journal takes you through nine months of pregnancy with prompts to record all of your special moments and create a keepsake to one day give to your child. Bestselling author and illustrator Korie Herold pored over every page, adding artistic details and flourishes to create the perfect keepsake pregnancy memory book. Growing You includes: - Pregnancy milestones - Pocket folder for sonogram photos, letters from loved ones, and other mementos - Prompts to record precious pregnancy milestones - Space to journal through the months of your pregnancy - And more! Special Features: - Chic, gender-neutral design - Elegant linen cover - Acid-free and archival paper - Generous trim size offers ample space for photos - Lay-flat design allows you to easily write in the book

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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 SynopsisYour guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from top reproductive psychiatrists Dr Alexandra Sacks and Dr Catherine Birndorf.With a combined thirty years of counselling new and expectant mothers, Drs Sacks and Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to be perfect, and perfectly happy, leaves women feeling confused and even ashamed of the conflicting emotions that can bubble up during pregnancy. In What No One Tells You, the two psychiatrists show why it''s natural for ''matrescence'' - the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence.From the swirl of trepidation and joy of seeing that plus sign, to the complexities of bonding with a tiny yet mighty newborn human, the authors provide a roadmap for mothers-to-be, exploring the emotions (both positive and negative) that can develop, explaining the psychological backstory as to why, and offering women a practical guide for managing the ups and do

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Book SynopsisFrom leading midwife and the author of "Ina May's Guide to Childbirth" comes this deeply compassionate and comprehensive guide to making breastfeeding a joyful experience for both mother and child. Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin's newest book explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding. Inspiring as well as informative, "Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding" is a powerful and practical guide filled with helpful advice, medical facts and real-life stories that will help mothers understand how and why breastfeeding works and how they can use it to more deeply connect with their children and their own bodies without fear, inhibition, or embarrassment.Trade Review"Ina May Gaskin is an international treasure. Her new guide to breastfeeding is the best thing ever written on the subject. A must-have for all pregnant women interested in the best start for their babies." --Christiane Northrup, M.D., Author of Women' s Bodies, Women's Wisdom""and The Wisdom of Menopause "This book is all we've come to expect of Ina May Gaskin--warm, wise, solidly based in real experiences, and sensitive to the needs and lives of women in all their complexity. It's the only breastfeeding book you'll need."--Barbara Katz Rothman and Wendy Simonds, authors of "Laboring On" "Simply put, midwife Ina May Gaskin is the most important person in maternity care in North America, bar none."--Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S., former Director of Women' s and Children's Health, World Health Organization "Breastfeeding is one of life' s greatest joys. And there is no better guide to have at your side than the legendary Ina May!"--Harvey Karp, M.D., author of The HapTable of Contents1 How Breastfeeding Works, and How It Relates to Mothering 2 Preparing for Nursing 3 How Birth Practices Affect Breastfeeding 4 Getting Started: The Basics 5 Your Baby's Needs-and Yours-During the First Week 6 Problem-Solving During the First Week 7 Sleeping Arrangements 8 If You Have a Job Outside Your Home 9 The First Three Months 10 As Your Baby Gets Older 11 Nursing Twins...and More 12 When Babies Get Sick or Need Hospitalization 13 Weaning 14 Shared Nursing, Wet-Nursing, and Forgotten Lore 15 Nipplephobia: What It Is and Why We Should Eradicate It 16 Creating a Breastfeeding Culture

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Book SynopsisEmbrace the divine feminine power of the Mother Goddess and learn how to spiritually prepare for pregnancy with this guide to Pagan rituals, meditations, and traditions for every milestone over the next nine months! As you make the transition from maiden to mother, you fully embody the Mother Goddess. Embark on this sacred journey with this complete guide including special mediations, affirmations, and rituals designed to help you attune to the divine energies of childbearing.The Pregnant Goddess teaches you how to: -Prepare spiritually for pregnancy -Conduct rituals to aide in conception, safe pregnancy, and easy delivery -Practice responsible magic during these critical nine moths -Deal with unexpected delivery developmentsThe Pregnant Goddess is the perfect companion as you embark on the most magnificent and magical journey of your life!Trade Review“Beautifully presented… this book takes your hand and helps you every step of the way.” —Witch Path Forward“A beautiful fusion of information about pregnancy and what more can be offered to that sacred state of being.” —The Sacred Literary

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Book SynopsisEvans' funny and accessible text is illustrated throughout to guide the reader through the intricacies of human reproduction whilst her customary laugh-out-loud cartoons demystify the complexities of pregnancy and birth.

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