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

Book SynopsisThis definitive guide offers a balanced and comprehensive approach, combining natural therapies with conventional options and up-to-the-minute research. The biology of natural fertility, conception, pregnancy and birth is explained and practical issues after birth are also covered, with advice on childcare, feeding, sleeping, and how to encourage development. For parents of toddlers there is much-needed help with temper tantrums, toilet training, bed-wetting, and encouraging social skills. Finally a reference section offers advice on common illnesses, health checks, first aid, healthy eating plans and enticing recipes for your child.

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Book SynopsisYou matter. Your body matters. Pregnancy and birth may be everyday occurrences, but they are not easy, and the after-affects can be wide-ranging and sometimes difficult to live with. Taking care of your physical and mental health is paramount, not only because a healthy, happy you will be more able to cope with the demands of parenthood, but because you are still the whole human being you were before you conceived, and you deserve to recover and thrive. With proper care postnatally, we can strengthen and support our bodies to recover – and maintain optimal physical health for life. This book aims to hold your hand and lift you up as you navigate your new body, giving you information to help you to relish motherhood, not just survive it. It deals comprehensively with the common bodily changes you may experience after birth, explaining what is normal and what may need attention. Research and interviews with health experts are complemented by women’s experiences of how they overcame a range of physical challenges postpartum, including stories that often go untold. The book does not shy away from tackling the hardest aspects of postnatal recovery, but aims to be hopeful and genuinely helpful. Not only will you understand your body better, but you’ll also gain confidence that you can and will get back to optimum health. Your Postnatal Body is relevant for everyone who’s given birth, whether you are a brand-new first-time mum or already a few years (or decades!) into motherhood.

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Book SynopsisThe only book addressing the stark psychological impact of midwifery work while giving midwives the tools to choose a brighter future. Flourish aims to support you as a midwife to do two things: to name what’s going on around you and within you, then to find and claim your distinctive place in the midwifery world. You might be a newly qualified or early career midwife facing the challenges of finding your voice as well as your feet. Maybe you’re an established midwife but feel as though you have lost your way – and with it the energy to reshape either yourself or the environment you work in. Perhaps you're a team leader seeking to find the vocabulary to connect with your team, acknowledge what they might be feeling and reach out for resources and tools to support them to thrive, reflect and grow. As a guidebook, Flourish is a tour of discovery that reveals how ‘standard’ maternity environments and practices might be impacting you personally, and then invites you to reconnect with the core of your personality and purpose. You'll recognise more clearly the realities of trauma exposure, burnout, compassion fatigue and moral injury, and explore what's really needed for psychological safety. You'll choose from an array of exercises to practice living well in the day to day, and you'll find a way back 'home', to a place where your sense of motivation for being a midwife is rekindled – a place where you can reconnect to your values, strengths and your unique voice. Once there, you will be able to make real, rich choices about your life and your career. Kate Greenstock is a distinctive combination of practising midwife and coach, bringing the flavours of both: reality and possibility; rawness and hope.

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Book SynopsisThe introduction of solids can be a stressful time and parents put a lot of pressure on themselves to 'get it right'. I want to reassure parents that it is easier than they think.Beautifully photographed, this full-colour weaning book has over one hundred super easy and tasty baby and family recipes. It will encourage you to throw away the rule book and wean intuitively, learning to follow your baby's cues and not the clock! Bringing together the author's three R's of weaning - Respectful, Responsive, Realistic - you'll discover that weaning really doesn't have to be a struggle and can be used as a fun learning experience for baby - and you!

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Book Synopsis*** WITH A FOREWORD BY MILLIE MACKINTOSH ***From the author of the hugely successful The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan.A follow-up guide, helping parents to handle sleep issues in toddlers and children aged over twelve months.With clear and realistic advice on how to: *Implement the fail-safe reassurance sleep-training technique*Establish healthy bedtime associations *Understand your toddler's development*Implement a routine through responsible and positive parenting *Manage changes such as moving from a cot to a bed and travelling *Cope with dietary intolerances and acid reflex that might affect child's ability to fall and stay asleep*Introduce a new baby into the family and deal with sibling issues This book will get your child - and you - the sleep you need!Praise for The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan:***** 'This book is a Godsend . . . simple, supportive and easy to apply.'***** 'Literally changes our lives . . . absolutely invaluable advice.'***** 'This books now allows our little one to enjoy her sleep . . . She is a happy content smiley baby now and so are mummy and daddy!'

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Book SynopsisWhen Helen Ledwick discovered she had a prolapse after the birth of her second child, she was devastated, not just by the constant discomfort but also by the pervasive shame she felt and the lack of available information and support. When she learned that one in three women have pelvic floor disorders, she was horrified...and determined to do something about it.In this warm, factual and anecdote-rich look at a taboo subject, Helen shares her story along with those of many other women. From postpartum care to incontinence, with expert advice on returning to sport, the impact on sex and intimacy, and having another baby after pelvic floor injury, Why Mums Don't Jump is a groundbreaking book that will have readers laughing, crying and cringing as finally women come together to break the stigma around pelvic floor issues.Trade ReviewA useful and compassionate guide to all-too-common post-birth complications. It asks important questions about the failures in our health systems - and delivers crushing insights. Warm and well-researched, this book will act as a crucial tool for many. -- Lynn Enright, author of VAGINA: A RE-EDUCATIONVital reading * Psychologies, Book of the Month *Table of Contents1: My Story 2: Ainsley (The Doctor Will See You Now) 3: Peace (Education, Education, Education) 4: Sara (The Head Game) 5: Chantelle (The Taboo) 6: Sophie (Finding Fitness) 7: Rachel (You Don't Just Put Up With It) 8: Emma (Mind the Gap) 9: Gaynor (Pessaries and 'Vadgets') 10: Jan (The M Word) 11: POP Club! (Find Your People)

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Book SynopsisAt least one in five pregnancies ends in miscarriage, yet pregnancy loss remains a taboo topic and effective aftercare is rarely available for those who have experienced it. Grief Unseen explains the different kinds of childbearing losses, such as failed fertility treatment, ectopic pregnancy, and stillbirth, and explores their emotional impact on women and their partners, and the process of healing.An established art therapist and mental health counselor, Laura Seftel shares her own experiences of miscarriage and recovery, and describes the use of art and ritual as a response to loss in traditional and modern cultures. She presents a rich variety of artists who have explored pregnancy loss in their work, including Frida Kahlo, Judy Chicago, and Tori Amos, and shows how people with no previous artistic experience can generate creative responses as part of the healing process. The book includes step-by-step exercises in guided imagery, poetry, visual art, journaling, and creating rituals.This accessible, positive resource will be useful to practitioners in the fields of medicine, mental health, art therapy, and counseling, as well as women and families who have suffered pregnancy loss.Trade ReviewGrief Unseen is worthwhile reading for every midwife and other provider who cares for patients who may experience perinatal loss. [It] will give new ideas to experienced midwives, student midwives, and graduates on how a non-therapist might encourage the expression of grief through ritual and art. -- Journal of Midwifery and Women's HealthI found this a very humane book, reaching out directly to those affected by pregnancy and loss, validating their experience and empowering their creativity and healing. I recommend it as an accessible, informative and positive resource for a broad range of professional practitioners, including counsellors working with any kind of reproductive loss. -- Kate Grieve, HCPJ MagazineThe book is primarily written for women and men who have lost a baby, and I imagine it being a huge comfort to them. The initial chapter sets the scene by stating that pregnancy loss is an invisible loss, so for many, their loss becomes an invisible grief. I feel it makes invaluable reading for anyone working in the helping professions... The text is well researched, easy to read, and enhanced by artwork from many contributors. Many of the case examples are multi-cultural. Examples of how women have expressed their grief by documenting their experiences on film, poetry, music and blogs are described. The last three chapters are the most useful for a counselor, providing practical guidance on creating healing rituals: bodywork, artwork, and exercises for writing, individually or in a therapeutic group. The author stresses that you don't need to be an artist to have a go, and that feelings may be expressed through creative processes that may be hard to verbalize... Whilst acknowledging that this way of working is not for all clients and counsellors, there I much useful material here for therapists who enjoy working creatively with their clients or that clients might be encouraged to experiment with on their own. In summary, a book that is definitely worth reading. -- Therapy TodayTable of ContentsForeword, Sherokee Ilse ,international speaker and author of Empty Arms: Coping With Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Infant Death. Introduction: A Grief Without Shape 1. My Story. 2. Losing a Dream. 3. Griefwork. 4. Singing the Silence. 5. Art in Therapy. 6. Lost Traditions: Butter, Toads and Miracles. 7. New Rituals: The Creative Response to Loss. 8. Creating Your Own Healing Practice through the Arts. 9. Creative Activities. 10. Conclusion. References. Further Reading. Useful Organizations. Subject Index. Author Index.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the British Psychological Society Book Award for Best TextbookAn instructive and accessible account of the psychological development of children aged 0-2 years and how it can be supported by social relationships.The first two years are critical in a child''s development, influencing what happens in later childhood and even adulthood. Yet how best to support that early development is not always easy to grasp. Now help is at hand with this expert guide on the care of children through these essential years.Based on the latest research, with its wealth of picture sequences and clear explanations, this book shows how the development of young children''s social understanding, attachments, self-control and intelligence can be supported through their relationships.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new deluxe baby journal encourages parents to chronicle all the important milestones of baby’s first year. But the exquisite presentation and the cloth-covered slipcase means that this is much more than just a journal – it is also destined to become a precious family heirloom. Once completed My Baby Journal will be a treasured keepsake detailing the fondest memories of your child’s first year.

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Book SynopsisA multi-award-winning childhood journal covering the first 18 years together, designed to help you create a unique keepsake your child will treasure forever This fabric-covered, beautifully colour illustrated journal, complete with foil blocking detail, has been lovingly created featuring charming little rabbits, penguins, llamas and other animals. It references parent details, but not specifically mothers or fathers, and is therefore suitable for all families. With spaces for photos and memorabilia, it provides prompts to help parents chronicle family experiences and unrepeatable moments, including the child’s growth, development and personality, precious family memories and the wonderful emotional journey.As a parent, there’s often little time to sit down and reflect, let alone write down key memories. With The Story Of Us, start a new tradition and allow just an hour or two each year, perhaps on your child’s birthday, to reminisce about the year gone by. The guided prompts will help you to record what would otherwise so easily get forgotten. Once completed, the journal can be passed on to your child as a very precious keepsake.•A section per year of your child’s life•Spaces for precious photos•Captures your child’s growth, development and personality, plus family memories•Prompts to reflect on how you feel about the year, to record family adventures, hopes and dreams as well as predictions•Carefully worded prompts mean that The Story Of Us is suitable for journaling the childhood of an adopted child•Removable printed belly bandAs well as for your own child, The Story Of Us makes a lasting gift for any new baby celebration such as a baby shower, christening or naming ceremony, or for a first birthday.Made with paper & love, from you to me.Why we love itWe love that this journal follows on from Bump To Birthday, but it doesn’t have to. The journal is high quality, with a lovely fabric and gold cover, and thick internal pages. Each page is beautifully illustrated, with a lovely section for each year to be completed. The prompts are well thought through and there’s space for photographs. A great way to celebrate the anniversary of your child’s arrival.•Portrait 24.2 x 17.2cm•160 pages of 140gsm uncoated, acid-free paper•Hardback book•Green fabric cover with gold foil blocking and colour internal pages•Colour coordinated end papers, head and tail band, ribbon bookmark•Ethically produced from sustainably sourced materials•Designed and published in the UK

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Book Synopsis'Vital and heart-wrenchingly intimate' Leah Hazard'Urgent, fascinating and thought-provoking' Julia Bueno'Thoughtfully researched and beautifully written' Pippa VosperAfter losing four pregnancies with no obvious cause, Jennie Agg set out to understand why miscarriage remains such a profoundly misunderstood, under-researched and under-acknowledged experience.Part-memoir, part-scientific investigation, Life, Almost documents Agg's path to motherhood and her search for answers. Tracing each tentative step of her fifth pregnancy - as her body becomes a creature she does not wish to spook - Agg dismantles the myths that we unquestioningly accept about our reproductive lives:· Why are we told miscarriage can't be prevented when half of all miscarriages are of perfectly healthy embryos?· Why is it normal not to tell anyone you're pregnant for the first three months? · Why don't we know why labour starts? Drawing on pioneering research and interviews with world-leading experts, Life, Almost is a ground-breaking book that will change how you think about miscarriage, and a moving reflection on grief and love at the edge of life as we understand it.Trade Review'Vital and heart-wrenchingly intimate, this is the miscarriage manifesto we need'Leah Hazard, bestselling author of Hard Pushed'Beautiful, powerful and important ... Essential reading for anyone who lives in a world where miscarriage happens - a book for us all'Georgina Lucas, author of If Not For You'An urgent, fascinating and thought-provoking book that should pioneer new conversationsJulia Bueno, author of The Brink of Being'A thoughtfully researched and beautifully written book'Pippa Vosper, author of Beyond Grief'The perfect combination of informed personal experience and practical journalistic research. Highly recommended'Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room

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Book SynopsisWhether it s your first, second or fifth baby, most of us approach childbirth with some trepidation. Yet this life-changing experience can, and should, be a positive one. Midwife Caroline Flint is one of the most inspirational figures in the world of childbirth. Over the years, she has helped hundreds of women give birth comfortably and confidently. And now she will help you. In Do Birth, you will find out: . Preparations to make if you choose to stay at home . Intuitive ways to help labour progress smoothly . How to make a hospital birth more homely . Advice on breastfeeding and the first hours, days and weeks with your newborn. Having a baby is one of life s most exciting adventures. This book will help you to embrace it.

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Book SynopsisAlong with our human hands and their loving touch, we welcome babies into the world with the sound of a human voice. Our speech and song is a creative force which helps form a child, weaving a warm nest of protection around him or her.This book, by three experienced early years educators, is full of songs, verses and games for use with very young children. Parents will find a wealth of wonderful resources to help their babies and toddlers develop healthily during this critical period.Trade Review'A wonderful resource for all those working with children under three.'-- Kindling

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces readers to some of the most fascinating and unusual animals from all parts of our Earth. All of them are mammals . . . so they all like to nurse! Did you know that Quokkas are thought to be the world''s friendliest animal? That some Kangaroos actually live in trees? That Rock Hyraxes are known to sing songs? These 3 are among the 12 amazing animals that adults and children can learn about and welcome as new friends in this new book.ANIMALES SORPRENDENTES QUE AMAMANTAN A SUS CRIAS / AMAZING ANIMALS THAT LIKE TO NURSE is a 32-page children''s picture book, available in both English and Bilingual (English-Spanish) editions.This book provides a starting point for many interesting and fun activities with children. Since many mothers have an older child tucked in at their sides while nursing their younger one, they have the challenge of integrating a new member of the family into an existing system. This book will engage the interest and attention of children of all ages. Because these unusual animals are so engaging and fascinating, older children can easily be included in the intimacy between mother and infant.Additional information about these animals is included in a section in the back pages of this book and promises to enhance the learning experience of older children. Adults too will find these animals and their habits curious if not irresistible. Several of these animals are endangered species. . . one more reason to reinforce their unique qualities to children. In the process of research, the author and her granddaughter (co-author Ashe Parker) were overjoyed to discover countless other little-known facts about these extraordinary mammals, including that some are actually hatched out of eggs or have scales instead of fur! The author says, Some of these critters can carry on conversations with complex vocabularies that allow them to ''talk'' to each other-or ''sing'' using whistles, barks, growls and chirps!

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Book SynopsisThe most helpful, complete, and yearly up-to-date name book What''s new about names? The new edition of 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky features the most up-to-date lists of names, trends, advice, and fascinating facts about names, including: Hundreds of newly popular names and variations The latest list of top 100 names for boys and girls The latest naming trends: what''s hot and what''s not The most rapidly rising and falling top 1,000 names Updated lists of names to consider, including names of newly famous people and fictional characters The most popular gender-neutral names and their rates of use (more for boys, more for girls, or 50/50) New (and classic) celebrity baby names And our list of names from around the world keeps growing! Here you''ll find more than 100,000 names--complete with origins, meanings, variations, and famous namesakes. You''ll find names from major linguisti

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Book SynopsisIf you’re looking for fresh, playful ideas to spark your baby’s curiosity, build their confidence and support their development, look no further! Written by the renowned childcare experts at My First Five Years, the popular app designed to help parents support their child's physical, cognitive and emotional development, this unique book of 60 activities explains the why behind different types of play, and shows you how to make the most of short, daily moments together. You might be wondering why your baby loves to show you objects they’ve found, or why they prefer some toys to others. Have you questioned why they can roll from their back onto their tummy, but not the other way around? This book breaks down the science of early childhood development into concise summaries, and includes easy, realistic ideas for play that make the most of development opportunities. The activities are clearly set out with step-by-step instructions, lists of equipment, and benefits for your baby. The book is split into six streams of development – social and emotional, gross motor, fine motor, sensory, language and cognitive – and each chapter includes a summary of the underlying science followed by simple, fun play ideas you can do at home with your baby. From tasty finger paint to egg box puzzles, the ideas fit neatly into daily life and focus on enhancing play into pivotal learning moments. There are also QR codes featured throughout, linking to additional related content. Beautifully colour illustrated and full of tips and advice, this book is perfect for building the foundations for your baby’s lifelong learning, development, health and wellbeing. 'This app has been incredible helpful in helping me navigate the minefield that is being a new mother.' - Praise for the My First Five Years app

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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 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 SynopsisFor many years there has been growing concern about the culture of fear that is penetrating maternity services throughout the world, and that the fear felt by maternity care workers is directly and indirectly being transferred to the women and families they serve. The consequences of fear includes increased risk of defensive practice, where the woman and her family become potential enemies to those providing her care. In addition, the prevailing risk management and 'tick box' culture in maternity services encourages maternity workers to give priority to the records instead of the childbearing woman. These factors contribute to the dissatisfaction felt by those using and providing maternity services, and the apparent lack of kindness and respect. There is however increasing evidence that kindness, compassion and mutual respect improves efficiency, effectiveness, experience and staff morale within healthcare settings. The Roar Behind the Silence provides information, inspiration and practical suggestions to support maternity care workers, policy makers, and maternity care funders across the world in their quest to deliver sensitive, compassionate and high quality maternity services. The book highlights examples of good practice, and practical tools for making change happen, using evidence and stories where appropriate. Edited by Sheena Byrom & Soo Downe, with contributions by Hana Ruth Abel, Maria Helena Bastos, Dean Beaumont, Dianne Bowser, Anna Byrom, Sheena Byrom, Penny Campling, Michael Clift, Hannah Dahlen, Raymond de Vries, Soo Downe, Ngai Fen Cheung, Julie Frohlich, Kathryn Guttridge, Jennifer Hall, Shelagh Heneghan, Milli Hill, Billie Hunter, Mavis Kirkham, Mande Limbu, Amali Lokugamage, Kerstin Uvnas Moberg, Mercedes Perez-Botella, Gill Phillips, Elizabeth Prochaska, Progress Theatre Group, Rineke Schram, Anna Ternovszky, Lucie Warren and Robin Youngson.

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Book SynopsisCongratulations! You have a new baby. But what you do not have is a lot of time to comb through the overwhelming amount of information on caring for that baby. In Bite-Sized Parenting, Sharon Mazel, one of America’s most trusted parenting experts, presents the latest, most practical science-backed advice that new mums and dads need most, without judgment and in an engaging visual format. Bite-Sized Parenting is designed to make parenting in the first year less complicated and stressful. It is month-by-month format and full-colour illustrated infographics - nearly 100 in all - are filled with expert medical, behavioural, nutritional, and developmental details aimed at empowering parents to care for their little ones with calm and confidence. Strapped for time? Spend a few minutes with the bite-sized overviews for targeted advice, tips, and strategies you can use right away. Want to dig deeper and learn more? Read the “A Closer Look” sections for an in-depth dive, with more nuance, guidance, and background on each must-know topic. Each month, readers will learn: Your baby “by the numbers”: expected ranges for your baby’s sleep times, feeding amounts, weight gain, and more. Age- and stage-appropriate guidance on feeding and eating, naps and night-time sleep, baby care and playing, and more. How to tackle common first-year challenges, including soothing a crying baby, recognising hunger and sleep cues, teething, and spitting up, starting solids and gagging, feeding, and sleeping challenges, stranger anxiety, and more Expert advice for tummy time, reaching motor milestones like rolling over, sitting, and crawling, stimulating baby’s brain, boosting language development, and more. Support for how you may be feeling in your baby’s first year - with reassurance that you are not alone. The perfect gift (for yourself or someone else), Bite-Sized Parenting offers the key information new parents need, with warmth, support, and encouragement.

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Book SynopsisThe Motherhood Space will carry you through the beautiful chaos of modern motherhood, offering advice, imparting wisdom, and sharing intimate stories to help you feel seen through the intense highs and lows in this season of your life. In this beautiful book, doula and mother of three Gabrielle Nancarrow shares her own motherhood journey alongside interviews and personal reflections from mothers around the world, who graciously share deeply honest and tender stories about the times that made them laugh, cry and fall to their knees. The Motherhood Space is a book that you will turn to time and time again as you pass through each phase in your parenting journey and look for guidance. Whether you are experiencing identity and relationship shifts, isolation, sleep deprivation, breastfeeding challenges or planning your return to work, the stories within this book will walk with you through each milestone and help you see that you are not alone. The Motherhood Space is a gentle companion for all mothers in a world where community and support are not all that easy to find, The Motherhood Space is the perfect follow-up for readers of Gabrielle's first book, The Birth Space. Trade Review'The Motherhood Space is a beautiful dive into the depths and realities of modern-day mothering. Gabrielle weaves stories and wisdom together to create a place for women to land that speaks of the complexities and beauty of parenting. You won't feel alone reading this book.' – Lael Stone, speaker, educator, author

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Book SynopsisA unique way to see and process the motherhood experience through the lens of yoga, Whole Mama Yoga covers all phases and stages of becoming and being a mother or birth parent—offering a way to extend yoga’s gifts and tools for all who parent.Women are drawn to yoga for its physical benefits, its ability to induce calm and presence, and its offering of spiritual depth. Whole Mama Yoga offers a way to extend yoga’s gifts into the motherhood experience and offers guidance that eases not just physical discomforts but existential ones. Many moms and birth parents balance boundless love and boredom, overwhelming joy and moments of isolation, self-confidence and self-doubt. Yoga provides an opportunity to practice the much needed body love and self-connection many parents need. Accessible to new yoga students, advanced yoga practitioners, and yoga teachers alike, Whole Mama Yoga is for parents with children of all ages. It is forTrade Review"Welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for new yogis, yet filled with information and insights valuable to experienced practitioners who want to know how to modify poses or reset expectations during and after pregnancy. This title benefits yoga instructors as well by providing tips on how to support yoga practitioners during their pregnancy and postpartum experiences." —Emily Bowles, Library JournalAlexandra and Lauren are gifted teachers—I know this from working alongside them over 20 years, during which both of them became mothers. In this compassionate, friendly book, they guide you toward greater connection with yourself, your child, and your community. This connection is yoga. Best of all, Whole Mama Yoga meets you where you are—no yoga experience needed—and points you toward practices and philosophy that will help you feel held and nurtured even as you work to hold and nurture your child. Whole Mama Yoga is an invaluable guide for every state of the journey, from preconception through parenting. It will make the perfect gift for your friends and family as they embark on the road to parenthood. —Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT 500, co-owner of Carolina Yoga Company, author of Everyday YogaWhole Mama Yoga does a great job exploring how yoga practice can support parents along the spectrum of pre-conception, pregnancy, and postpartum. It presents a welcome balance between evidence-based information from experts and deeply personal stories. This book offers a refreshingly down to earth and supportive take on the many benefits of yoga for the parent-to-be and new parent, while putting to rest some common misconceptions about yoga during pregnancy. Highly recommend! —Libby Hinsley, PT, DPT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, author of Yoga for Bendy People No matter where you are on your journey into motherhood, Alexandra and Lauren are the wise and compassionate companions you need to navigate this most precious and auspicious time in your life. Through practical advice, meditations, movements, and moments of reflection, Whole Mama Yoga gives you everything you need to remember and deeply connect with your innate ability to mindfully and lovingly enter into parenthood. Whole Mama Yoga should be an integral part of every mama’s birthing (and parenting) team. —Linda Sparrowe, author of YogaMama: The Practitioner’s Guide to Prenatal Yoga

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Book SynopsisBabycalm offers a refreshing alternative to prescriptive, routine-led parenting. If you want to find ways to cope with tiring days and difficult nights without putting your baby on a strict routine, or resorting to sleep training, this gentle guide is for you. Full of advice, support, tips and the experiences of other new parents, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, experienced mum of four, antenatal teacher, doula and author of the bestselling The Gentle Sleep Book, shares her methods which will enable you to enjoy your baby and to trust your own parenting instincts from the start. You will learn how to:Decipher your baby''s cues Access a toolbox of calming techniques Understand normal baby sleep patterns Encourage your baby''s sleep Trust your maternal instincts This invaluable guide will help you through the challenging early days, helping to ensure happier parents and calmer babies.Trade ReviewBabyCalm is a brilliant, positive resource that focuses on intuition, feelings, love and trust.Everything [said] in the book really resonated with the way we hoped we would parent * Dame Sarah Storey *

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Book SynopsisThis practical journal provides a place to record your experiences, your memories and to track your baby's development.

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Book SynopsisShould we become parents? This question forces us to reckon with what we love and fear most in ourselves, in our relationships, and in the world. When Gina Rushton considered this decision, the choice was less straightforward than she had assumed. Her search for an answer only uncovered more complexity. How do race, gender and class affect our experiences of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood? How do we address the paradox of creating new life on a planet facing catastrophic climate change? How do we navigate uncompromising workplace cultures and the pitfalls of excessive emotional labour? How does our own childhood impact how we choose to parent, if we do so at all? Drawing on a depth of knowledge gained through her extraordinary work as an award-winning journalist, as well as her personal experiences, Rushton wrote the book she and others needed to transform the discourse around the parenthood dilemma.Trade ReviewExtract: Why Would Anyone Want To Have Kids When It Feels Like The World Is Ending? -- Gina Rushton * Junkee *Review: The easiest—and hardest—decision -- Melody Tan * Mums at the Table *Review -- Rebecca Whitehead * Books + Publishing *Review: The Most Important Job In The World shows that parenting really can be a giant motherload! -- Natalie Salvo * The AU Review *Review -- Jackie Tang * Readings (ANZ) *When is the right time to freeze your eggs? * Harper's Bazaar Australia - syndicated to Harper's Bazaar Arabia *Interview: Gina Rushton on writing The Most Important Job in the World -- Sharon Green * She Defined *The case for not having kids: Why women are putting the conversation on ice -- Kelley Dennett * Stuff NZ *The question around having children: a nine month long study! * RNZ *Panel on The Drum with Ellen Fanning * ABC *Nature and grief, rethinking motherhood on Life Matters * ABC *Ten Terrifying Questions * Booktopia *Why the question 'do you want kids' tears women open like nothing else -- Gina Rushton * Body + Soul *The Millennial Anxiety Of Having Kids In A Climate Crisis -- Alex Bruce-Smith * Elle *What comes after guilt when family planning in a climate crisis? Anger. -- Gina Rushton * Sydney Morning Herald *Show Your Working: Gina Rushton -- Gina Rushton * Kill Your Darlings *The best Australian books out in April -- Donna Lu * The Guardian *As a science journalist I’m reconsidering having kids. I’m not the only one -- Donna Lu * The Guardian *The most anticipated books of 2022 -- Melanie Kembrey * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative guide to natural childbirth and postpartum parenting options from an MD who home-birthed her own four children.Sarah Buckley might be called a third-wave natural birth advocate. A doctor and a mother, she approaches the question of how a woman and baby might have the most fulfilling birth experience with respect for the wisdom of both medical science and the human body. Using current medical and epidemiological research plus women's experiences (including her own), she demonstrates that what she calls 'undisturbed birth' is almost always healthier and safer than high-technology approaches to birth. Her wise counsel on issues like breastfeeding and sleeping during postpartum helps extend the gentle birth experience into a gentle parenting relationship.

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Book SynopsisThis is a shorter version of the classic bestseller The Birth Partner, ideal for time-pressed parents, partners, and birthing professionals. It is a convenient and easy-to-use book that provides facts on the fly during the ultra-busy period before, during, and after labor and birth. An added planner keeps your plans and to-dos in one place. Generations of spouses and partners, as well as doulas, nurses, midwives, and other professionals, have relied on Penny Simkin's warm and wise guidance in caring for the new mother, from the last trimester through the early postpartum period. Her book The Birth Partner is the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth, and The Birth Partner's Quick Reference Guide and Planner is a more-concise version of that book. For those who have the original book, it adds a planner component, for hospital or at-home birth plans and for other essential to-dos. It is full of reliable and up-to-date information on: Preparing for labor and for the new baby Ways to help a woman through each stage of labor and birth Pain-relief measures, including epidurals and medications as well as natural techniques Ways to induce or speed up labor Cesarean birth and complications that may require it Breastfeeding and newborn care and much more For the partner who wishes to be truly helpful in the birthing room, this is the essential book to have on hand.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 The Last Weeks of Pregnancy CHAPTER 2 Getting Into Labor CHAPTER 3 Moving Through the Stages of Labor CHAPTER 4 Comfort Measures for Labor CHAPTER 5 Strategies for Challenging Variations in Normal Labor CHAPTER 6 Tests, Technologies, Interventions, and Procedures CHAPTER 7 Complications in Late Pregnancy, Labor, or Afterward CHAPTER 8 Medications for Pain During Labor CHAPTER 9 The First Days Postpartum Labor and Birth Planners Recommended Resources Index

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Book SynopsisTurning conventional thinking about gender differences on its head, Lise Eliot issues a call to close the troubling gaps between boys and girls and help all children reach their fullest potential. Drawing on years of exhaustive research and her own work in the field of neuroplasticity, Eliot argues that infant brains are so malleable that small differences at birth become amplified over time as parents, teachers, and the culture at large unwittingly reinforce gender stereotypes. Indicating points of intervention where social pressures can be minimised, she offers concrete solutions for helping everyone grow into wellrounded individuals.Trade Review“A refreshingly reasonable and reassuring look at recent alarming studies about sex differences in determining the behavior of children … Eliot's work demonstrates a remarkable clarity of purpose.” * Publishers Weekly *“This is an important book and highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.” * Library Journal *"Read her masterful book and you'll never view the sex-differences debate the same way again." * Newsweek *"This meticulous book should challenge everyone's assumption about the role of sex and gender." Sue Blackmore * BBC Focus *“Gender is strongly affected by environment and stereotyping after all, [Eliot] maintains in this absorbing book.” * The Bookseller *"A passionate plea for all of us to look beyond the confines of the pink/blue tyranny of childhood... To use the latest brain science to maximise outcomes for both genders, to the greater glorification of both." * Culture (supplement to the Sunday Times) *"Read her masterful book and you'll never view the sex-differences debate the same way again." * Newsweek *“A refreshingly reasonable and reassuring look at recent alarming studies about sex differences in determining the behavior of children … Eliot's work demonstrates a remarkable clarity of purpose.” * Publishers Weekly *“This is an important book and highly recommended for parents, teachers, and anyone who works with children.” * Library Journal *"[a] sharp, information-packed, and worderfully readable book" * Mother Jones *10 out of 10 review: "it is difficult to see how Pink Brain, Blue Brain can become anything other than the definitive text on sex differences." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *"She tells her story authoritatively but modestly, with frequent references to her experience as a mother, and illuminates a very accessible pathway through the science." Marek Kohn * The Independent *"She tells her story authoritatively but modestly, with frequent references to her experience as a mother, and illuminates a very accessible pathway through the science." Marek Kohn * The Independent *10 out of 10 review: "it is difficult to see how Pink Brain, Blue Brain can become anything other than the definitive text on sex differences." * The Times Higher Educational Supplement *

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Book SynopsisUpdated & Revised! Eating is an innate skill that marketing schemes and diet culture have overcomplicated. In recent decades, we have begun overthinking our food, which has led to chronic dieting, disordered eating, body distrust, and epidemic levels of confusion about the best way to feed ourselves and our families. We can raise kids with confidence in their food and bodies from baby’s first bite!We are all Born to Eat, and it seems only natural for us to start at the beginning—with our babies. When babies show signs of readiness for solid foods, they can eat almost everything the family eats and become competent, happy eaters. By honoring self-regulation and using a family food foundation, we can support an intuitive eating approach for everyone around the table.With a focus on self-feeding and a baby-led weaning approach, nutritionists and wellness experts Leslie Schilling and Wendy Jo Peterson provide age-based advice, step-by-step instructions, self-care help for parents, and easy recipes to ensure that your infant is introduced to solid, tasty food as early as possible. It’s time to kick diet culture out of our homes!Trade Review“Born to Eat answered all my questions about baby-led weaning. Leslie and Wendy Jo will help parents raise children who feel good about food and their bodies, which is preventative medicine at its best. I wish this book had been around when my daughter was a baby! Highly recommended for new parents.” —Katja Rowell, MD, author of Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating"A phenomenal read for those interested in starting solids with real food!" —Jenny Best, founder of Solid Starts“What comes over in this easy-to-read book is that moving on to solid foods should be a positive experience, and that we can trust our babies to know their own bodies. By choosing healthy foods and being present and purposeful at shared family mealtimes, we can feel confident to sit back and let our children make their own discoveries and decisions—because we are all Born to Eat.” —Gill Rapley, PhD, coauthor of Baby Led Weaning“Problem solved! Born to Eat is like a trustworthy friend showing you the ropes of feeding your infant with love and compassion. As new parents, we care deeply about doing what's best for baby, but food can be especially overwhelming. Read this book and experience the joys of watching your child explore eating with curiosity and engagement. Leslie and Wendy Jo give you the information you need and the permission to make it work for your family through the years.” —Rebecca Scritchfield, author of Body Kindness"Born To Eat is a must-read for anyone thinking about trying baby-led weaning. It's a practical guide that provides simple, actionable steps for each stage of the process and addresses all of the common questions and fears that many parents have.” —Lindsay Livingston, RD, founder of The Lean Green Bean blog"Born to Eat emphasizes two of the most important aspects of child feeding that also happen to be lacking in our society today: connection and trust. Leslie and Wendy Jo combine their professional experience with their parenting wisdom to remind us that feeding our children is supposed to be a simple, fun, and nurturing experience, rather than one of stress, guilt, and worry. Born to Eat protects a child’s ability to self-regulate their intake and nurtures their innate curiosity of food. For any parents considering the baby-led weaning approach or an approach that fosters a healthy relationship with food for the entire family, Born to Eat is a must!" —Lindsay Stenovec, MS, RD, CEDRD, owner of Nutrition Instincts & founder of The Nurtured Mama Club"The bottom line is that parents are working too hard to feed their babies. It should be fun! Not intimidating. Let your baby explore and learn from experience on their own time. And if you think about it . . . the healthiest foods—foods in their whole, unprocessed form—are actually the easiest to self-feed! Born to Eat is a resource that every parent needs on their shelves." —Sidney Fry, MS, RD, James Beard award-winning food writer and nutrition expert

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Book SynopsisJoe & Rosie Wicks'We are all getting a good night's sleep, thanks to Rosey'No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep.Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term.In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family. Covering every conceivable challenge that you may encounter in the first year, this is your nurturing guide to the methods that really work.Whether you are in a fog of sleepless nights or expecting your bundle of joy, let this book be your guiding light, helping you to calmly and confidently navigate your baby's first year.Trade ReviewThanks to Rosey's brilliant advice, my daughter naps and sleeps like a dream -- Kate Lawler * Kate Lawler *Rosey came to the rescue just at the right time - her help has been life-changing and I can't recommend her enough -- Anna Williamson * Anna Williamson *

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Book Synopsis'This is a book about a radical revisioning of the birth process from a medical condition that requires ongoing quantitative assessments, tracking, and interventions to an awe-inspiring mystery...' This holistic and comprehensive book guides practitioners on the journey of Taoist embryology and the development of the soul. Dr Randine Lewis delves into the theory of Taoist philosophy whilst also including its practical application in contemporary practice.Each month of pregnancy, including the tenth postpartum month, is explained through a biomedical and philosophical lens, helping practitioners understand and treat various symptoms of pregnancy with Chinese medicine whilst never losing sight of the embodying soul. By moving away from a fear and stress-based model, this book allows practitioners to approach pregnancy with a much deeper and calmer understanding which aids pregnant clients in connecting to the cocooned inner soul. This practical and comprehensive Taoist approach to pregnancy encourages client autonomy via self-inquiry worksheets and suggestions around diet, qi gong, lifestyle, acupuncture, and herbal therapies.Trade ReviewThis book is so much more than a guide for fertility practitioners. Randine Lewis invites us to embrace the mysteries of how each of us comes into being. In these troubled times of conflict, separation and existential fear, Randine Lewis gifts us with a reminder of our celestial nature. Each and every human alive had to pass through the darkness of the womb to come into being. Once we remember this, we can understand that all creative acts are a Birthing of the Tao. From the very dedication onward she reminds us, "always tend to your souls first". -- Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Lorie Dechar IntroductionPart I - Preparing the Palace: Basics of Gynecological Obstetrics Chapter 1 - The Origin: The Miracle of Manifestation Conception Jing Fertilization The Origin The Soul - 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10 Curriculum Pregnancy and Renewal Chapter 2 - Dynamics of the Creation Process Forward and Reverse Cycles Ovarian Cycle Tian Gui Zi Gong The Internal Kingdom - Nei Jing Tu The Moon rises and sets within Outer lunar cycles Lunar and menstrual phases How emotions impact the menstrual cycle Hypothalamus Menstrual Cycle phases - Menses, Follicular, Ovulation, Luteal Chapter 3 - Preconception Preparation Desire Meditation Tonifying your ancestors 3 Dan Tien Patient Worksheets - Nutrition, Lifestyle, Self Inquiry, Soul Alignment, Exploring Ambivalence, Exercise to keep hope alive What are you reproducing?Part II - Pregnancy: Occupying The Palace - The Trimester Model Chapter 4 - First Trimester - Po: The Tao Gives Birth to OneChapter 5 - Liver: Month One - Liver stores Blood to nourish the uterine lining to receive the expanding blastocyst as the embryo's extraordinary channels begin to develop.Issues: Threatened miscarriage & ectopic pregnancyChapter 6 - Gallbladder: Month Two - Mother's Gallbladder energies enliven further embryologic development.Issues: Developmental stalls, anemia, nausea and vomitingChapter 7 - Pericardium: Month Three - The Pericardium provides the calm and quiet needed to purify the embryo before it moves on to the second trimester.Issues: Emotional lability, fatigue Chapter 8 - Second Trimester - Shen Receives Its Program: The One Gives Birth to TwoChapter 9 - Triple Energizer: Month Four Issues: Fetal toxins, constipation, low back pain, varicosities, skin discolorationChapter 10 - Spleen: Month FiveIssues: Restless limbs, gestational diabetesChapter 11 - Stomach: Month SixIssues: Abdominal discomfort, urinary symptomsChapter 12 - Lungs: Month SevenIssues: Intrauterine Growth Retardation, EdemaChapter 13 - Third Trimester - Hun Carries out the Curriculum in Time: The Two Give Birth to ThreeChapter 14 - Large Intestine: Month EightIssues: Obstetric cholestasis, amniotic fluid, abruptio placenta, pre-eclampsiaChapter 15 - Kidney: Month Nine Issues: malposition, breech presentationsChapter 16 - Bladder: Month Ten - BladderPreparing for labor and exiting the PalaceIssues: Birthing delays, retained placenta, lactation difficulty, postpartum recovery

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Book SynopsisGoing Solo is the empowering and uplifting story of one woman''s choice to become a single mother.''I hope this story gives hope to anyone who wants children and to anyone who finds themselves single. Not to follow this path necessarily, but to remember that there are always many options.''Aged thirty-seven, single and having experienced two miscarriages, Genevieve Roberts found out that her fertility levels were dwlindling. On hearing this news, she made the courageous decision to embark on motherhood solo and eventually became pregnant using a sperm donor.Genevieve describes her initial fear of the prospect of birth without a partner, and the trepidation she felt towards all the responsibility she has taken on. She recounts all the milestones of pregnancy and motherhood that most women share with their partner -- going to NCT classes alone, taking part in birthing workshops with her sister-in-law, her amazement that two people in he

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Book SynopsisA baby record journal for parents with a sense of humour.Parenthood is filled with heart-warming milestone moments that you'll want to hold onto forever. But in the years to come, the memories that make you laugh will more likely be the time your child cut their own hair or when you wrapped their butt in a tea towel on an emergency trip to the supermarket because you forgot to buy nappies (just me?).The First Time You Smiled offers a cool, inclusive, non-pastel-hued place for you to record the things you don't want to forget. It's proof that you were nailing this parenting lark, even when it felt like you were dropping all the balls, telling a story that has both you and your child in the starring roles. Because whatever your story looks like, it starts right here with you and that is spectacular.

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Book SynopsisA practical, expert-led, straight-talking guide to exercising during pregnancy and post-birth.Staying active during pregnancy and the postpartum period has vast physical and mental health benefits, but it's also a subject that's fraught with fear, myths, and misinformation. We're told by doctors to exercise, but we're not given the tools with which to do so.Enter: The Bump Plan, by personal trainer, pre-and-postnatal exercise specialist and mother of two, Hollie Grant. With illustrated trimester-by-trimester plans on what you can safely do at each stage, guidance about the physical shifts you can expect, information on how to move and get back to doing the things you love after your baby has arrived, and nutrition and pelvic health advice, there is no better companion to see you through this exciting but daunting time.Trade Review‘Hollie has integrated the latest evidence alongside years of industry experience, and delivers it in a kind, trustworthy and humorous voice. It won’t be long before you find yourself immersed in The Bump Plan’Dr Marlize de Vivo, CEO and co-founder, Active Pregnancy Foundation ‘[Hollie] makes you feel completely safe and empowered both physically and mentally’Harper’s Bazaar

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Book SynopsisWhy Pelvic Health Matters. An honest and empowering guide to understanding your body.This book takes women on a vital journey to better understanding their pelvic health throughout all stages of life, and empowers them to take control of the core of their physical and mental wellbeing.Pelvic health issues can impact a huge range of physiological functions but there is very little information or help readily available for these problems. Pregnancy and childbirth can have a significant impact on pelvic health, but did you know that it can also be affected by other things? This can commonly lead to physical symptoms relating to your bladder, bowels and sex life as well as impacting mental health.But knowledge is power, and Clare Bourne has dedicated her career to improving our pelvic health this book contains answers to all the questions you've been too embarrassed or scared to ask, and many more you didn't know you needed the answers for nothing is TMI!Including explanations of symptomTrade Review‘Clare is the voice of reason when it comes to pelvic health. She educates, empowers and offers practical tips to help women through all stages of their lives. As a currently pregnant woman, I shall be book marking the “Birth, bump and beyond” chapter for the foreseeable!’ Dr Sara Kayat ‘As a gynaecologist I thought I was well-informed when it came to pelvic floor health, but after 2 appointments with Clare I realised how much more there was to know! Now everyone can have access to Clare's fantastic knowledge & skills through this book that I'll be recommending it to all of my patients.’ Dr Anita Mitra ‘Warm, wise and vitally important! Every woman should read this book. When you meet someone so passionate about the pelvic floor that they carry a plastic pelvis in their handbag, you sit up and listen. Within seconds of listening to Clare talk, I gained a whole new respect for my body. Clare is a woman on a mission […] she compassionately and skilfully ensures that women are equipped with the tools to nurture a chronically overlooked part of their body that (quite literally) holds them together. This book is a much needed handbook, a roadmap, a letter to our bodies.’ Anna Mathur, author ‘Pelvic floor health is a little discussed subject. Most women have no idea of the importance until they experience symptoms, most commonly post natal or in the menopause. At this point they then may well be too embarrassed to seek help. This book should change that by empowering women with knowledge and understanding so thta they can seek the help they need.’ Dr Naomi Potter ‘A revolutionary book that changes your entire view on the female body.’ Chessie King 'If there is one book that all females should read to have the foundational understanding to get to know their pelvic floor and learn how to keep it working at its best – this is it! I have finished this book feeling like my body is a marvel to be cared for and honoured.' Dr Martha Deiros Collado

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Book SynopsisThe US best-selling guide to natural birth control, pregnancy achievement and women''s ongoing reproductive health. From fertility expert Toni Weschler, this is a must-read for any woman thinking of becoming pregnant.''Straightforward and unbiased information on achieving pregnancy and tips for an effective, chemical-free method of contraception.'' -- Pride''This book allowed me to take a little control of a situation I was finding myself feeling increasingly helpless with'' -- ***** Reader review''A life-changer'' -- ***** Reader review''A brilliant book - all women should read this'' -- ***** Reader review''Empowering'' -- ***** Reader review''Great for any woman seeking deeper knowledge of their body'' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************Are you unhappy with your Trade ReviewImpressively comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide, complete with case histories and all the latest research which will be of interest not only to those with direct interest in child bearing but also for all those with an interest in understanding more how the human body works. * Yoga and Health *A brilliant book that thoroughly explains an all-natural approach to planned pregnancy and birth control. Straightforward and unbiased information on achieving pregnancy and tips for an effective, chemical-free method of contraception. * Pride *a bible for many women trying to conceive * www.mothersover40.com *

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Book SynopsisThe Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems provides solutions to hundreds of baby care problems, including the Big Three: sleep, feeding and behaviour, from infancy to the age of 3.Trade ReviewMiracles are her business * Jodie Foster *The honest truth is that Tracy Hogg has provided me with more insight into the things that matter than anyone else. -- Alain de Botton * Observer Review *A parent's saviour -- Normandie Keith * YOU Magazine *

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Book SynopsisWhile some mothers take to breast-feeding like a duck to water, others just can''t seem to get the hang of it. Clare Byam-Cook agrees that breast is best but she stresses that the most important thing is that your baby is fed - whether by the breast or bottle - and you, the mother, should feel comfortable with whatever you choose to do. This comprehensive guide contains all the latest information on breast-feeding your baby successfully, including: - how to prepare for breast-feeding- what to expect in the early stages - how to overcome common problems, such as sore nipples and mastitisAnd if you can''t... the first rule is you shouldn''t feel a failure. Clare Byam-Cook recognises there are certain circumstances where bottle feeding is an advisable alternative. Rather than making you feel guilty if you prefer, or have to, bottle feed, she is wholly supportive and sympathetic, providing you with all the practical advice and information you need.Trade Review...practical, unemotional and just what women at the end of their tethers need * Daily Telegraph *I just can't praise her enough * Kate Winslet *There is something awry in the world of breastfeeding. There is too much guilt and not enough practical, proven advice. I, therefore, take the unusual step of recommending a book - What To Expect When you're Breastfeeding... It might just save a mother and baby you know needless suffering -- Vanessa Feltz * Daily Express *This book should be handed out with the first contraction. Buy this book! * Kate Beckinsale *every new mum should have one * Bella *

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Book SynopsisA Contented House with Twins unites the UK''s leading baby expert, Gina Ford, and the highly regarded television presenter Alice Beer, a mother of twin girls. Discovering you are pregnant with twins is both an exciting and a thoroughly terrifying prospect. Within weeks of the arrival of her beautiful daughters, Alice found that she was ''screaming out for a routine'' and craving the knowledge of mothers who had been through it with two. This book is the result of those cries. Alice''s front-line experience of coping with twins is combined with Gina''s highly successful parenting advice and, for the first time, her groundbreaking routines, specially adapted for twins. Together, they tackle the practical and emotional aspects of parenting two babies, including:- what you can expect in a multiple pregnancy- how to feed two at once- what to do when they each want a different story or both want a hug- how to cope with everyday practicalities: shopping, bathtime, and much more.Alice''s humorous insights and Gina''s essential advice, tips, support and successful routines will guarantee that parents enjoy their twins and get their lives back.Trade ReviewThe combination of Ford's 20-plus years of experience and Beer's hands-on knowledge make this a helpful companion for parents of twins. Advice on the needs of each baby, as well as establishing feeding and sleeping routines make this book user-friendly, informative and reassuring. * Pregnancy, Baby & You *Entertainingly written and with common sense from both parent and guru, A Contented House with Twins is a must read for anyone expecting twins. Whether you intend to follow the routines to the letter or not, the book is packed with advice, humour and first-hand insight. * eparenting.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisParents of boys will agree that getting sons to relinquish their nappies is often much harder than getting daughters to do the same. In Potty Training for Boys, Dr Caroline Fertleman and Simone Cave provide a clear step-by-step guide to redressing this balance and address all the concerns that can particularly affect boys. This invaluable guide takes you through preparation; introducing and encouraging your son to use the potty; troubleshooting and much more.You''ll also learn what kind of behaviour to expect, how to manage it, and even how to anticipate problems, solving them before they arise. Potty Training for Boys ensures that parents, and their sons, pass this important milestone calmly, without worry or stress, and shows that it can even be fun!Trade Reviewan upbeat, positive, can-do approach * Junior *I highly recommend this easy-to-read book. It has some extremely useful tips * Your Family *

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Book SynopsisMari Winsor is responsible for bringing Pilates to new levels of public recognition through her workouts with music icons, celebrities and professional athletes. A long-time professional dancer and teacher, she now owns and operates two Pilates studios in California. She has been featured in Elle, Vogue, Time and USA Today and has appeared on MTV and Oprah.

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Book SynopsisLisa Clegg is a qualified maternity nurse and nanny with over 15 years of experience. Her calm support has helped hundreds of new parents through the early months with their newborns - be they first-time mums and dads or parents to a growing family. Lisa is also a mum of three young children.Trade ReviewWhat's so fabulous about The Blissful Baby Expert is that Lisa's advice is enriched with the experience of working with hundreds of babies - including three of her own. A solid and sensible guide to help with the adventure that is parenthood. * Faye Barker, ITV news presenter and mum-of-two *Lisa works wonders! After just two nights of following her advice, my family had a peaceful night's sleep for the first time in months. I trust her because she understands babies - and parents, too. * Paula Greenspan, journalist *To me, The Blissful Baby Expert really is like a fairy god mother! The advice Lisa gave me was straightforward, well-explained and easy to follow. And everything she told me to do worked perfectly. Unlike some baby experts, she's approachable and patient, offering gentle reassurance but not in a judgemental way. Thanks to her I feel in control again and more importantly, I'm getting sleep! I've already recommended her to loads of my friends and will continue to do so. * Rachel Tompkins, journalist *The Blissful Baby Expert is a fantastic guide for new mums, especially in those early weeks when everything is a bit chaotic. As a first-time mum, the schedule suggestions and chapters on feeding and sleeping were essential reading. Lisa's knowledge and understanding of what matters to a new parent really shines through. * Natalie Cullington, publicist *Table of Contents 1: Foreword 2: About the author 3: Introduction 1: Before your baby is born 2: Going into hospital 3: Coming home 4: Feeding 5: Sleep 6: Weaning 7: Common problems and illnesses for Mum and Baby 8: Developmental stages from birth to 24 months 9: Your questions answered 4: Afterword 5: Testimonials 6: References 7: Acknowledgements 8: Index

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Book Synopsis"This is one of the best books I have read on the subject" The Sun"Fresh, witty and reassuringly down-to-earth" You MagazineFed up with advice that did not take into account a less than perfect pregnancy, Dr Chiara Hunt and Marina Fogle set up their pregnancy course, The Bump Class, in London in 2013.Trade ReviewDown to earth and full of advice you actually need when pregnant, this is one of the best books I have read on the subject. Rather than following a formula, it feels like you are sitting with a friend having a cup of tea while learning a thing or two at the same time. The illustrations are lovely. * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisExplore the impact diet and lifestyle can have on fertility, and boost your chances of conception with over 60 delicious recipes.While some people looking to conceive can become pregnant quickly, this is not the case for all. In fact, just over 15 per cent of people trying for a baby will take longer than a year trying to conceive - a statistic that immediately puts them into a bracket labelled infertile. In the UK, fertility problems affect 1 in 7 heterosexual couples and in around 40 per cent of those cases it''s a fertility issue for both partners. While there can be a variety of reasons for this, there are lifestyle choices - predominantly dietary - that people can make that increase the chance of conception. Ro Huntriss breaks down the science behind the effect nutrition can have on fertility. Split into two halves, the first chapter offers the science and research behind the dietary choices being advocated, while the second chapter includes over 60 inspi

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