Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues Books
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Preparing for a Gentle Birth: The Pelvis in
Book Synopsis. Provides fully illustrated exercises to help the expectant mother prepare her pelvis for birth and gain confidence in her body''s innate ability to birth her child. Details the anatomical intricacies of the female pelvis and its capabilities for expansion and return to its original form. Presents movements and positions to ease discomfort, enhance the productivity of contractions, aid the internal expansion of the pelvis, and prevent and treat issues that may arise such as "failure to progress"The dynamic power of the female pelvis is the key to a gentle birth. Throughout pregnancy, hormones soften the ligaments and joints of the pelvis in preparation for labour, a time when the four bones of the pelvis--the two ilia (hip bones), the coccyx (tailbone), and the sacrum--do their intimate dance of release, rotation, and counter-rotation around the soon-to-be newborn.In this hands-on guide based on 15 years of research and workshops in maternity wards, movement teachers and health professionals Blandine Calais-Germain and Núria Vives Parés detail the anatomical intricacies of the female pelvis and its capabilities for expansion and return to its original form. Providing fully illustrated exercises to help the expectant mother prepare for this pelvic transformation and gain confidence in her body''s innate ability to birth her child, they also present a variety of movements and positions for use during the different stages of labour to ease discomfort, enhance the productivity of contractions, aid the internal expansion of the pelvis, and prevent and treat issues that may arise such as "failure to progress." Ideal for the expectant mother and her birthing partner, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of every midwife, obstetrician, doula, and movement professional who teaches pregnant women.
£19.80
Demeter Press Doulas and Intimate Labour: Boundaries, Bodies
Book SynopsisScholars turn to reproduction for its ability to illuminate the practices involved with negotiating personhood for the unborn, the newborn, and the already-existing family members, community members, and the nation. The scholarship in this volume draws attention to doula work as intimate and relational while highlighting the way boundaries are created, maintained, challenged, and transformed. Intimate labour as a theoretical construct provides a way to think about the kind of care doulas offer women across the reproductive spectrum. Doulas negotiate boundaries and often blur the divisions between communities and across public and private spheres in their practice of intimate labour. This book weaves together three main threads: doulas and mothers, doulas and their community, and finally, doulas and institutions. The lived experience of doulas illustrates the interlacing relationships among all three of these threads. The essays in this collection offer a unique perspective on doulas by bringing together voices that represent the full spectrum of doula work, including the viewpoints of birth, postpartum, abortion, community based, adoption, prison, and radical doulas. We privilege this broad representation of doula experiences to emphasize the importance of a multi-vocal framing of the doula experience. As doulas move between worlds and learn to live in liminal spaces, they occupy space that allows them to generate new cultural narratives about birthing bodies.
£18.99
Ebury Publishing Your Baby Week By Week
Book SynopsisUPDATED EDITION 2018The first six months with a new baby is a special and exciting time full of milestones and new experiences. This updated edition of Your Baby Week by Week explains the changes that your baby will go through in their first six months. Each chapter covers a week of their development so you'll know when your baby will start to recognize you, when they'll smile and laugh for the first time and even when they'll be old enough to prefer some people to others!Paediatrician Dr Caroline Fertleman and health writer Simone Cave's practical guide provides reassuring advice so you can be confident about your baby's needs. Including:- How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk- Spotting when you need to take your baby to the doctor- Identifying why your baby is crying- How long your baby is likely to sleep and cry for- Tips on breastfeeding and when to wean your babyFull ofTrade ReviewYour Baby Week By Week is a brilliant handbook for new mums. Small babies take up lots of time, particularly in the first six months, so the bite-sized approach to topics such as crying, feeding, sleeping and weaning is perfect for helping mums through all the challenges of the early days and inspiring them to feel confident. -- Elaine Griffiths, Editor * Prima Baby *a really useful book to read a few weeks before your baby arrives * Pregnancy and Birth *This book is what every mum has been waiting for - the week-by-week format makes it all so simple -- Amber Morales * Daily Mirror *This is a lifesaver for every new mum -- Amanda Bradbury * Grazia *
£14.24
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Biological Nurturing: Instinctual Breastfeeding
Book SynopsisMany say that breastfeeding is natural yet most health professionals teach mothers to practise responsive, baby-led feeding using a set of predetermined, latching instructions. This book describes a new, proactive, mother-led approach called biological nurturing. Biological nurturing research highlights that, under certain conditions, mothers have an inborn breastfeeding capacity aiding them to nourish and nurture their babies. However, tapping into this instinctual heritage is diametrically opposed to the thinking involved in a skills-teaching approach. Biological nurturing is quick and easy to do. Maternal comfort is a priority and the laid-back breastfeeding postures optimise baby gazing and eye-to-eye contact. Spontaneity and reciprocity are the watchwords and once comfortable, most mothers and babies discover what works through the hit and miss of the experience. The challenge for health professionals lies with promoting an oxytocin-friendly environment, understanding breastfeeding releasing mechanisms, and learning when not to intervene. This book restores confidence in nature’s biological design and in mothers’ innate capacity to breastfeed. 2nd revised and updated edition.Trade ReviewThat’s quite a challenge! Through the term “biological nurturing”, Suzanne will convince anyone that the concept of a universal human nature is not obsolete. We are pushed towards a new way of thinking, at the very time when it is commonplace to underline that human beings have colonised the whole planet thanks to their deep-rooted diversity and limitless adaptability. With the authority of a highly experienced mother, Suzanne found a way to provide a book that is relevant among cultural milieus as diverse as, for example, the exclusively carnivorous circumpolar peoples who can spend weeks in the dark and some traditionally vegetarian Indian groups adapted to tropical day and light rhythm. What a timely and eloquent message about universal aspects of human nature! -- Michel Odent * A timely message about human nature [Amazon.co.uk] *
£13.49
Katharine Publishing The Hypnobirthing Book - Childbirth with
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to childbirth from the Home of Hypnobirthing More than 100,000 copies sold worldwide, helping countless babies into the world. 15 unique relaxation scripts to help prepare you for a calm and confident birth. Audio download to accompany the book so it's easy to make practice and relaxation part of your daily routine KGH is The home of Hypnobirthing, KGH is taught in Hospitals, Antenatal Classes and by Midwives and Birthing Professionals all around the world. The KGH Teacher training course is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives and is the source material for many other Hypnobirthing books and courses. This major new update of The Hypnobirthing Book is your complete and essential guide to making the birth of your child the most wonderful and uplifting experience of both your lives. The book's calm and confident advice - rooted in Katharine's many years of practical experience as a doula and teacher - describes what happens to your body during pregnancy and childbirth, empowering you to listen to your body to help you to achieve a calm and confident birth. The book explains the vital role of the birth partner and covers all types of birth situation. When you follow the proven logical and evidence based KG Hypnobirthing techniques, you will have all the tools you need to release any fears you have about labour and to enjoy your baby's birth. Tips and techniques for overcoming previous birth trauma and other challenges help you achieve the birth you want - for you and your baby The thing about KGHypnobirthing is that it works,' - a KG Hypnobirthing father 'Beyond grateful to... Katharine for the inspiration, wisdom and guidance she shared, which empowered us more than I can explain' Ella Mills, Deliciously Ella 'Katharine Graves is the Godmother of Awakened Midwifery. She teaches a very important aspect of feminism; how to honour and unleash (perhaps) the greatest power of humanity, the ability to create life and consciously bring it forth into the world' - Russell Brand 'My work with Katharine kept me calm and focused as my labour took a number of unexpected twists and turns. I felt well prepared and although I ended up having a C-section rather than a planned natural birth, I found her programme helped enormously to guide me through each step. Baby Rae and I now happily listen to Katharine's meditations together - I think she recognises her voice!' - Sarah-Jane MeeTrade Review'Beyond grateful to... Katharine for the inspiration, wisdom and guidance she shared, which empowered us more than I can explain' Ella Mills, Deliciously Ella 'Katharine Graves is the Godmother of Awakened Midwifery. She teaches a very important aspect of feminism; how to honour and unleash (perhaps) the greatest power of humanity, the ability to create life and consciously bring it forth into the world' - Russell Brand 'My work with Katharine kept me calm and focused as my labour took a number of unexpected twists and turns. I felt well prepared and although I ended up having a C-section rather than a planned natural birth, I found her programme helped enormously to guide me through each step. Baby Rae and I now happily listen to Katharine's meditations together - I think she recognises her voice!' - Sarah-Jane MeeTable of ContentsKGHypnobirthing Explained The Logic of Labour The Mind/Body Effect and Breathing for Birth Relaxation Practice The Ultimate Birth Relaxation Preparing Your Body and Your Baby for Birth Preventing Tearing Nutrition It's Your Choice The Team - You and Your Caregivers If Only.... Achieving the Birth You Want Induction of Labour Asking Questions Releasing Fear and Building Confidence KGH Worldwide The Onset of Labour The Upstage of Labour If You Decide to go to Hospital Choices in Labour The Down Stage of Labour, and Your Baby's Birth The Golden Hour Practising For the Birth You Want What to Pack for Hospital Resources
£14.24
Pan Macmillan Real Food Kids Will Love: Over 100 simple and
Book SynopsisMake family mealtimes fun and healthy with over a hundred recipes from Britain's best-loved kids cooking expert.Annabel Karmel brings you a mouth-watering batch of never before seen recipes featuring delicious ingredients with serious nutritional credentials. With beautiful photographs and fresh design, this is an essential book for every modern parent. Chapters range from Fifteen Minute Meals to Healthy 'Fast Food', via Holiday Cooking with Kids and Lunchbox Snacks, and fresh, easy and modern dishes include Quinoa Chicken Fingers, Crispy Baked Cod, The Best Buttermilk Pancakes and Carrot Cake Balls.The chapters are designed to make choosing a fuss-free dish simple. Many recipes include swap-outs to cater for those with food allergies, intolerances or particularly fussy eaters! There is a huge range of meat-free and vegan meal options as well as recipes including meat and fish.Real Food Kids Will Love offers everything today's parents are looking for once their babies are ready to start joining in with family mealtimes. Each dish is designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, while remaining simple, healthy, and not too salty or sugary for young children.Table of ContentsIntroduction - 1: Introduction Chapter - 2: Family Favourites Chapter - 3: Meat-free & Vegan Chapter - 4: 15-minute Meals Chapter - 5: Healthy 'Fast' Food Chapter - 6: Lunchbox & Playdate Snacks Chapter - 7: Desserts & Sweets Chapter - 8: Holiday Cooking with Kids Index - i: Index Acknowledgements - ii: Acknowledgements
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Babys First Year Journal
Book SynopsisAnnabel Karmel is one of the world's most trusted weaning expert and best-selling author of seventeen books on baby and children's food and nutrition. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Discover more:www.annabelkarmel.com@annabelkarmel @annabelkarmeluk
£12.34
Profile Books Ltd HypnoBirthing: For a safer, easier, more
Book SynopsisA new cover edition of the original book on HypnoBirthing No one can truly understand what it's like to give birth until you experience it but HypnoBirthing gives you the tools and knowledge to approach labour with confidence. Pioneered by Marie Mongan, HypnoBirthing is about understanding the birthing body - what happens, why and when - and learning how to progress your labour using movement, breath and powerful visualisation techniques to manage pain. Based on decades of practice within The HypnoBirthing Institute, this complete guide: - Takes you through labour, step by step - Prepares you physically and mentally with exercises and birthing positions - Teaches hypnotism and visualisation techniques to manage pain and banish fear - Explains the medical jargon so you can understand and work with medical assistance if needed Whether you are having a natural, assisted or caesarean birth, HypnoBirthing will help every woman take control of their labour for a positive birth.Trade ReviewThe alternative birth method that midwives predict will be standard antenatal practice within a decade * Guardian *Easy, practical ways to train your mind to surrender to the birthing experience * Huffington Post *
£14.24
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Birth without Violence
Book SynopsisBirth without Violence revolutionised the way we perceive the process of birth, urging us to consider birth from the infant's point of view. Why must a child emerge from the quiet darkness of the womb into a blaze of blinding light and loud voices? Why must an infant take its first breath in terror, hanging upside down as its vulnerable spine is jerked straight? Why must the infant be separated from its mother after spending nine months inside her nourishing body? Frédérick Leboyer’s Birth Without Violence is one of the milestones in the history of humanizing childbirth. It was the first book to express what mothers have always known: babies are born complete human beings with the ability to experience a full range of emotions. This Pinter & Martin edition is the definitive edition, published exactly how the author intended it.
£13.49
Katharine Publishing The Hypnobirthing Book: An Inspirational Guide
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. 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 birth partner; you will both learn skills to instil confidence about the birth and your role as parents. The Hypnobirthing Book and accompanying audios is a complete antenatal preparation which guides you to achieve the birth you want - for you and for your baby. KGH is taught in Hospitals, Antenatal Classes and by Midwives and Birthing Professionals all around the world. The definitive guide to childbirth from the Home of Hypnobirthing More than 100,000 copies sold worldwide, helping countless babies into the world. 15 unique relaxation scripts to help prepare you for a calm and confident birth. Audio download to accompany the book so it's easy to make practice and relaxation part of your daily routine. KGH The Home of Hypnobirthing -Trade ReviewBeyond grateful to... Katharine for the inspiration, wisdom and guidance she shared, which empowered us more than I can explain. Ella Mills, Deliciously Ella; My work with Katharine kept me calm and focused as my labour took a number of unexpected twists and turns. I felt well prepared and although I ended up having a C-section rather than a planned natural birth, I found her programme helped enormously to guide me through each step. Baby Rae and I now happily listen to Katharine's meditations together - I think she recognises her voice! - Sarah-Jane Mee; This 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. KGHypnobirthing Explained 2. The Logic of Labour 3. The Mind/Body Effect and Breathing for Birth 4. Relaxation Practice 5. The Ultimate Birth Relaxation 6. Preparing Your Body and Your Baby for Birth 7. Preventing Tearing 8. Nutrition It's Your Choice 9. The Team - You and Your Caregivers 10. If Only.... Achieving the Birth You Want 11. Induction of Labour 12. Asking Questions 13. Releasing Fear and Building Confidence 14. KGH Worldwide 15. The Onset of Labour 16. The Upstage of Labour 17. If You Decide to go to Hospital 18. Choices in Labour 19. The Down Stage of Labour, and Your Baby's Birth 20. The Golden Hour 21. Practising For the Birth You Want 22. What to Pack for Hospital Resources
£13.49
Anness Publishing Pregnancy & Babycare, The Complete Book of: Your
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£6.99
Abrams Nine Golden Months
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£17.59
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Why Birth Trauma Matters
Book SynopsisWhen we think about trauma and PTSD we tend to think about war and conflict. But around a third of women feel some part of their birth was traumatic. This experience can impact on their mental and physical health, their relationships and future plans. In Why Birth Trauma Matters, Dr Emma Svanberg, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Make Birth Better, explores what happens to those who go through a bad birth. She explains in detail how birth trauma occurs, examines the wide-ranging impact on all of those involved in birth, and looks at treatments and techniques to aid recovery. By drawing on her own research and the work of experts in the field, and sharing the first-hand experiences of women, she shows how it is possible to begin to move on.
£8.54
Chronicle Books The Doula Deck
Book SynopsisHere is the support any mama-to-be needs as she preps for the transition to motherhood:a deck focused on meditation, breathwork, and movement specifically for those expecting.With 78 unique cards filled with thoughtful meditations, movement activities, breathwork exercises, and soothing affirmations, this collection of cards supports expectant mothers through pregnancy, birth, and their new motherhood by nurturing their spirit and talking through their fears. Written by renowned doula Lori Bregman and with soothing artwork accompanying each card, this deck offers expert advice on filling all aspects of pregnancy and birth with comfort and confidence. The Doula Deck is a bridge between mindfulness and motherhood, with support you can keep in your pocket, display on your nightstand, or take with you out into the world.PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Lori Bregman is a source of wisdom in pregnancy and bi
£17.10
Simon & Schuster How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen: Whining,
Book SynopsisAn all-new guide from the mega-bestselling How To Talk series applies trusted and effective communication strategies to the toughest challenges of raising children.For forty years, readers have turned to Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish’s How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the book The Boston Globe called, “the parenting Bible,” for a respectful and practical approach to communication with children. Expanding upon this work, Adele’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, coauthored the bestselling book, How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen. Now, Faber and King have tailored How To Talk’s tried and trusted communication strategies to some of the most challenging childhood moments. From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won’t Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations. Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk “toolbox,” with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication skills that will transform readers’ relationships with children in their lives. In Part Two, Joanna and Julie answer specific questions and share relatable stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment, and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find the help they need, with handy “reminder pages.” Through the combination of lively stories from real parents and teachers, humorous illustrations, and entertaining exercises, How To Talk When Kids Won’t Listen offers real solutions to struggles familiar to every parent, grandparent, teacher, and anyone else who lives or works with children.
£16.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Super Nutrition for Babies, Revised Edition: The
Book SynopsisFreshly revised and updated to include incredible full-color photography, Super Nutrition for Babies, Revised Edition, features new recipes and the latest nutritional recommendations. Nutrition and proper feeding are critical in a baby’s formative first months and years. However, many traditional feeding recommendations and convenience-focused baby foods are created based on convention, rather than fostering optimal health and nutrition for infants. Filled with sugar, preservatives, and chemically-refined ingredients, these conventional baby foods make children vulnerable to illnesses and developmental difficulties now—and later in life. The revised version of Super Nutrition for Babies gives parents the latest science-verified nutritional recommendations for feeding their child. Based on the recommendations of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston A. Price and traditional food principles, Super Nutrition for Babies, Revised Edition provides you with information on all aspects of nutrition and feeding, including when to introduce meat in a child’s diet, healthier alternatives to dairy and soy, and introducing solid foods. You'll also get a comprehensive tutorial on establishing a regular eating schedule, dealing with picky eating, and the best foods for every age and stage.Super Nutrition for Babies, Revised Edition is everything you need to give your baby the best nutrition to minimize illness, improve sleep, and optimize brain development.
£15.99
Pear Press Brain Rules for Baby
Book SynopsisWhat’s the single most important thing you can do during pregnancy? What does watching TV do to a child’s brain? What’s the best way to handle temper tantrums? Scientists know.In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really workand why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control.Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice. Through fascinating and funny stories, Medina, a developmental molecular biologist and dad, unravels how a child’s brain develops and what you can do to optimize it.You will view your childrenand how to raise themin a whole new light. You’ll learn:Where nature ends and nurture beginsWhy men should do more household choresWhat you do when emotions run hot affects howyour baby turns out, because babies need to feel safeabove allTV is harmful for children under 2Your child’s ability to relate to others predicts herfuture math performanceSmart and happy are inseparable. Pursuing your child’sintellectual success at the expense of his happinessachieves neitherPraising effort is better than praising intelligenceThe best predictor of academic performance is notIQ. It’s self-controlWhat you do right nowbefore pregnancy, during pregnancy, and through the first five yearswill affect your children for the rest of their lives. Brain Rules for Baby is an indispensable guide.Trade Review"Dr. Medina hits the nail on the head with 'Brain Rules for Baby.' We are always looking for ways to make our kids smarter, better, happier. Medina gives such practical, usable advice and tips." - Nina L. Shapiro, MD, UCLA School of Medicine "An engaging and fun-to-read translation of the best research on child development and effective parenting. I gave Dr. Medina's book to my own son." - Ginger Maloney, Ph.D, The Marsico Institute for Early Learning and Literacy "John Medina uses a very readable and refreshing style to present parenting strategies in the context of factual scientific information." - Jadene Wong, M.D., Stanford University School of Medicine "If you've no room for another brain-development title, weed an old one to make room for this. Covering such topics as pregnancy, relationships, and "moral" babies, the book will educate even the most learned parents. Medina's humorous, conversational style make this an absolute please to read." - Library Journal "We recommend this book to all of our new-parent groups. With a gift for storytelling, Dr. Medina marries the science with practical advice that helps make sense of it all. Sleep-deprived parents still find time to read Brain Rules for Baby and love it." - Laura Kussick, Executive Director, Program for Early Parent Support
£11.39
Simon & Schuster Ltd What to Expect The Second Year
Book SynopsisA brand-new book from the trusted WHAT TO EXPECT brand, covering everything parents need to know about months 12 - 24 in their child's life.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Baby Play for Every Day 365 Activities for the
Book SynopsisBanish boredom, encourage your baby''s development and have fun being a parent with this treasure trove of ideasThis irresistible book contains an inspiring, age-appropriate activity for every single day of your baby''s first year, with baby games and beneficial activities for babies from newborn to 12 months. Don''t buy expensive toys which are soon forgotten, use everyday objects to stimulate your baby''s growing imagination. No matter your budget, there are activities ranging from indoor and outdoor, to craft and messy play, to nutrition and pampering, to memory making and music. Follow it through day-by-day or dip in and out when the mood takes you. Featuring great advice and creative ideas for mums and dads. With creative ideas and fun colours, Baby Play for Every Day is the perfect companion for parents and child carers with a new baby.
£13.49
Ebury Publishing Secrets Of The Baby Whisperer
Book SynopsisTracy Hogg trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital and continued her education in midwifery and caring for newborns at St James' Hospital in Leeds and St Catherine's Hospital, Doncaster. She migrated to the US in 1993 where her uncanny ability to understand and calm babies led to her nickname 'The Baby Whisperer'.Melinda Blau is an award-winning writer specialising in family and health topics. She is the author of seven other books and countless magazine articles and is the mother of two grown-up children.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 *She achieves what, to hard-pressed parents, seem like miracles. * Mail on Sunday *...in a different league than all other 'how to manage as a parent' books. * Daily Mail *
£16.14
Ebury Publishing Eating for Two
Book SynopsisEvery mum-to-be wants to know that she''s eating the right things for herself and her baby. Nutrition is vital during pregnancy, and there''s a huge amount of conflicting advice out there. For the first time, child nutrition expert Annabel Karmel brings her food knowledge and experience to expectant mothers, guiding you through each stage of your pregnancy and offering tips and advice on what to eat and avoid. From the best foods to eat to promote conception, through ideas for avoiding morning sickness in the first trimester, to the best nutrition to combat sleeplessness, anaemia and heartburn later on, Annabel leads you through your pregnancy and beyond, even suggesting meals to make and freeze ready for when you have your new baby!With Annabel''s advice and over 90 fabulous recipes, you can be confident that you are eating the best possible diet for you and your developing baby.Trade ReviewAnnabel’s latest work looks set to be THE cookbook for pregnant women. * The Sun *A delightful read that makes the perfect accompaniment for mums-to-be at the very start of their special journey into parenthood... a book that mums-to-be can pour over, cherish and rely on absolutely to answer every little question about nutrition and pregnancy. * mummypages.co.uk *Great new book out by Annabel Karmel, Eating for Two, it's a guide to nutrition during pregnancy with great/delicious recipes in it too! -- Dr Hilary Jones * Twitter *
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mindful Birthing
Book SynopsisWith Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife and mindfulness teacher, lays out her innovative program for pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, mindfulness meditation, and mind/body medicine, Bardacke offers practices that will help you find calm and ease during this life-changing time, providing lifelong skills for healthy living and wise parenting. SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF MINDFUL BIRTHING: Increases confidence and decreases fear of childbirth Taps into deep inner resources for working with pain Improves couple communication, connection, and cooperation Provides stress-reducing skills for greater joy and wellbeing
£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Baby Book
Book SynopsisIn this encyclopaedic guide, Dr. William and Martha Sears draw from their vast experience as both medical professionals and parents to provide authoritative and comprehensive information on every aspect of infant care.The Baby Book presents a practical and contemporary approach to parenting that reflects the way we live today. It is a comprehensive guide to baby care, focusing on the essential needs of babies eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to parents today.The Sears' acknowledge that there is no one best way to parent a baby, and they offer the basic guidance and inspiration you need to develop the parenting style that best suits you and your child.The Baby Book is a rich and invaluable resource that will help you get the most out of parenting for your child, for yourself, and for your entire family. The topics covered include:- bonding with your baby and soothing a fussy baby- feeding your baby right- getting youTrade Review'Encyclopaedic, clear, modern and engaging… Among the best parenting books out there.' Junior ‘The authors of this comprehensive volume (who share their own parenting experience along the way) are assured and reassuring experts.’ Publishers Weekly ‘This is a timeless way of raising babies, with as much detail and practical information as any parent could want.’ Steve Biddulph (author of Raising Boys) ‘This book is a great primer for parents who want to understand attachment thinking, and apply it to their own parenting. It is written with a lightness of touch that makes it a pleasure to read.’ Sue Gerhardt
£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Please Dont Take My Baby
Book SynopsisI'm going to love my baby and give her lots of attention,' Jade said. I'll show my mum she's wrong.'Jade, 17, is pregnant, homeless and alone when she's brought to live with Cathy. Jade is desperate to keep her baby, but little more than a child herself, she struggles with the responsibilities her daughter brings.Cathy is worried as soon as Jade arrives: she's never looked after a pregnant teenager before, but none of the mother and baby carers is free, and seventeen years old, seven months pregnant and homeless Jade is in a desperate situation.But Jade doesn't want to listen or advice and although her daughter is born safely it isn't long before Jade's in trouble with the police.Cathy knows that Jade loves her daughter with all her heart, but will she be able to get through to Jade in time to make her realise just how much she might lose?
£9.49
Rockridge Press 7-Ingredient Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook: 75 Easy
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£14.24
Simon & Schuster Ltd What to Expect Before Youre Expecting 2nd Edition
Book Synopsis From Heidi Murkoff, author of the world's bestselling pregnancy and parenting books, comes the must-have guide every expectant couple needs before they even conceive - the first step in What to Expect: What to Expect Before You're Expecting. Medical groups now recommend that all hopeful parents plan for baby-making at least three months before they begin trying. And who better to guide want-to-be mums and dads step-by-step through the preconception (and conception) process than Heidi Murkoff?It's all here. Everything couples need to know before sperm and egg meet. Packed with the same kind of reassuring, empathic and practical information and advice that readers have come to expect from What to Expect, only sooner. Which baby-friendly foods to order up (say yes to yams) and which fertility-busters to avoid (see you later, saturated fat); lifestyle adjustments that you'll want to make (cut back on cocktails
£10.44
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Decision Assessment and Counseling in Abortion
Book SynopsisIn today's contentious political environment surrounding abortion, clinicians, counselors and social workers need a clear framework for providing skilled, compassionate decision counseling. They need help working with the hard stuff: What do I do when my patient asks me if God will forgive her? or What do I say when a woman says that she feels like she's killing her baby? These are the questions asked by clinicians and mental health professionals everywhere; these are also the questions for which this book offers answers. The fields of healthcare and counseling psychology have long-awaited a manual for conducting pregnancy decision counseling across the spectrum of patient issues, employee skill levels, and clinic resources. Using case examples, individual and group exercises, guided self-reflection, and values clarification, the reader will develop the necessary skills to provide compassionate and informed pregnancy decision counseling. This book will define the gold standard for decision assessment and counseling for all pregnancy options and will be cited as the definitive guide for learning, teaching, and providing high-quality, compassionate counseling in abortion and family planning clinics nationwide.
£27.00
Octopus Publishing Group Duke O How to Be a Dad
Book Synopsis''All hail the Guru of Fatherhood'' - Dermot O''Leary- The first doctor-written guide to becoming a dad- Combines the medical knowledge of a healthcare professional with real-life experience- Step-by-step - from conception to caring for your newborn baby- Honest, humorous and engaging, this book answers the questions you''ve been too afraid to ask At this crucial life-moment, knowledge is power, but you probably know less than you think: What''s a cervix? Can we still have sex? Why''s the midwife doing that? How do I make up a bottle and is that poo normal? Dad''s role is more important than you might ever have imagined, so what can you do to help?''I hope that as a doctor and a new dad, I will go some way towards answering those man questions that never quite make it to the pub, locker-room, water cooler or any other locations where men might find themselves having meaningful chats with another guy. Think of this as a papery man
£12.99
Canongate Books Salt On Your Tongue: Women and the Sea
Book Synopsis'An ode to the ocean, and the generations of women drawn to the waves or left waiting on the shore' Guardian In Salt On Your Tongue, Charlotte Runcie explores what the sea means to us, and particularly what it has meant to women through the ages. In mesmerising prose, she explores how the sea has inspired, fascinated and terrified us, and how she herself fell in love with the deep blue.This book is a walk on the beach with Turner, with Shakespeare, with the Romantic Poets and shanty-singers. It's an ode to our oceans - to the sailors who brave their treacherous waters, to the women who lost their loved ones to the waves, to the creatures that dwell in their depths, to beachcombers, swimmers, seabirds and mermaids. Navigating through ancient Greek myths, poetry, shipwrecks and Scottish folktales, Salt On Your Tongue is about how the wild untameable waves can help us understand what it means to be human.Trade ReviewThis motherhood memoir-cum-nature journal about the connection between women and the sea is bracing and poetic . . . Throughout, her prose is defined by cool confidence and unshowy clarity, allowing its more poetic observations, of which there are plenty, to glimmer like glass pebbles . . . Just like her favourite kind of blustery beach, it's strewn with pocketable treasures * * Observer * *Women and water are the subjects of Charlotte Runcie's seductive history . . . Intoxicating . . . Runcie is a fine guiding star: wise, curious, sensitive to language and landscape . . . At its best her writing hauntingly captures the whispered wave and wash of the sea * * The Times * *An ode to the ocean, and the generations of women drawn to the waves or left waiting on the shore . . . A wide, eclectic cast of characters wash in and out on the tide of her poetic prose * * Guardian * *A seductive, estuarine merging of personal memoir and scholarly reportage . . . Runcie has a beachcomber's mind and a poet's turn of phrase * * Daily Telegraph * *A very beautiful book about myth and motherhood - a memoir that intertwines effortlessly and poetically with tales of the sea. Salt On Your Tongue has a rare magic to it -- SOPHIE MACKINTOSH, Booker-longlisted author of THE WATER CURERuncie has combined an exploration of Scotland's seascape with the story of her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter . . . Breathless, intimate . . . Very much in the vein of bestsellers The Outrun by Amy Liptrot and H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald * * Mail on Sunday * *A wise and wonderful book, charting intensely personal moments against the constant yet ever-changing sea. A story of birth, loss, memory and motherhood, spliced with vivid observations of the natural world and collected myth, lore and legend, Charlotte Runcie's voice is by turns practical and poetic, objective and beguiling. An utterly immersive read -- JESS KIDD, author of HIMSELF and THE HOARDERAn intensely personal paean to the sea. Runcie interweaves her experience of an unplanned first pregnancy with her attraction to the seashore and the stories of women who traditionally waited for ships to come home -- Ruth Scurr * * Spectator, Books of the Year * *A lyrical exploration of the complex relationship between women, the sea and their own reproductive biology . . . Her description of childbirth - in all its visceral, growling, bloody intensity - is astonishingly powerful . . . . Beguiling * * Herald * *An expectant mother's diary is also a treasure trove of lore and legend and a moving tribute to the grandmother who inspired a lifelong love of beachcombing . . . A lyrical, impassioned and curious book . . . Elegantly done -- Stuart Kelly * * Scotland on Sunday * *
£10.44
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Birth Matters: A Midwife's Manifesta
Book SynopsisUpbeat and informative, Gaskin asserts that the way in which women become mothers is a women's rights issue, and it is perhaps the act that most powerfully exhibits what it is to be instinctually human. Birth Matters is a spirited manifesta showing us how to trust women, value birth, and reconcile modern life with a process as old as our species. Renowned for her practice's exemplary results and low intervention rates, Ina May Gaskin has gained international notoriety for promoting natural birth. She is a much-beloved leader of a movement that seeks to stop the hyper-medicalization of birth-which has lead to nearly a third of hospital births in America to be cesarean sections-and renew confidence in a woman's natural ability to birth.Table of Contents1 Foreword; 2 1. The Importance of Birth and Birth Stories; 3 2. Second-Wave Feminism, Birth, and Motherhood; 4 3. Sexuality and Birth; 5 4. A Brief Look at the History of Midwives and Medical Men; 6 5. Technology and Empowerment; 7 6. Gathering the Power of Sisterhood; 8 7. What's a Father-to-Be to Do?; 9 8. My Vision for the Future; 10 9. The Kind of Obstetrics I Miss, and Its Great Defenders
£9.49
Icon Books Things I Wish I'd Known: Women tell the truth
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY!Look at the front cover of any parenting book and what do you see? Glowing mothers-to-be, or pristine, beautifully-behaved children. But the reality is, your pregnancy might be a sweaty, moody rollercoaster, and your children will almost certainly spend the first few years of their lives covered in food, tears and worse. And the experience is no less magical for it. In this no-holds-barred collection of essays, prominent women authors, journalists and TV personalities explore the truth about becoming mothers. Covering topics from labour to the breastapo, twins to IVF, weaning to post-birth sex, and with writers including Cathy Kelly, Adele Parks, Kathy Lette and Lucy Porter (and many more), Things I Wish I'd Known is a reassuring, moving and often hilarious collection that will speak to mothers - and mothers-to-be - everywhere.Trade ReviewSometimes funny, sometimes sad, and always genuine. * Angels & Urchins *This collection of very funny essays is the essential gift for pregnant friends. * Stylist *From labour and IVF to weaning and post-birth sex, each author is brutally honest about their experiences, ensuring you will laugh and cry along with them. * Essentials *Like a hilarious series of conversations with your non-judgmental girlfriends * The Advocate *Honest and refreshing, and it made me feel like I'm not alone as I try to navigate life as a new mum * The Advocate *Step away from the airy-fairy earth mother accounts of the miracle of birth and cackle along with these more realistic recollections * Grazia *A collection of funny, inspirational and brutally honest accounts of becoming a mother * Hello! *A very funny, yet moving collection that will resonate with all mums * Made for Mums *Filled to the brim with the type of parenting advice you wish your friends had actually told you * Pregnancy & Parenting *Witty and honest accounts of motherhood * Sainsbury's Magazine *Whether you want to prepare for future motherhood or reminisce fondly, we know just the book for you * Woman & Home *A collection of eye-opening, fiesty and moving accounts of motherhood. * Daily Express *'Useful, funny and uplifting, this is the quintessential new mummy gift'. * Sunday Independent *
£6.39
Pinter & Martin Ltd. The Roar Behind the Silence: Why kindness,
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.
£9.49
Union Square & Co. Enough About the Baby
Book SynopsisAn unapologetic guide to the first year of motherhood, Enough About the Baby is a newborn book for women who recognize the necessity of self-careeven if sometimes the rest of the world does not. Superheroes don't have babies; real and imperfect non-superhumans do. When we come to terms with this, the result is a happier and less traumatizing start to motherhood. Becky Vieira, the mom behind the popular Instagram account @wittyotter, provides actionable advice for new parents on what to expect after pregnancy and how to successfully navigate the frustrations and challenges that come with having a baby. Vieira draws on her own experiences and interviews with moms and experts to get to the bottom of the toughest and most taboo topicsfrom managing nosey in-laws and an anxious partner to surviving the first postpartum poop and when to seek out treatment for postpartum depression. This book is filled with hacks, tips, and tricks that only the most seasonedand enlightenedmom knows. (Ever hTrade Review“It's not just the baby who goes through tons of changes in that first year. If you've been pregnant, given birth and are adjusting to new motherhood at home, Becky Vieira offers the raw, unvarnished truth that is often glossed over by those who just want to focus on the magic of being a new parent. No topic is too taboo, and Vieira covers everything from getting past that first postpartum poop to dealing with unsolicited advice from relatives.”—Good Housekeeping "Vieira’s candor about her struggles as a new mother and the input from experts results in a volume that’s at once practical and deeply personal. This is a must for new and mothers-to-be."—Publishers Weekly “Becky Vieira has been an enduring and beloved voice in the postpartum community advocating for women through her personal experiences, precise observations, and unequivocal humor. Her new book, Enough About the Baby, is a solid reference for new moms who are navigating this challenging time in their lives, and who seek comfort from those with shared experiences and the wisdom to accept the ups and downs as part of this spectacular journey of motherhood. Perhaps the most important message Vieira teaches the reader is: ‘It’s okay to be selfish. It’s okay for this journey to also be about you. In fact, you and your baby will actually thrive if you do.’”—Karen Kleiman, author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts “Becky shatters the crippling silence surrounding the truth about motherhood. Finally, someone is honestly telling new mums what they need to know, not what we think they want to hear. We’re all tragically vulnerable to the darker aspects of this journey, and no amount of privilege can stop the crippling depression, anxiety, and loneliness that many mothers face. One of the biggest problems is that people shy away from talking about this, and mums don’t know what to expect or how to find help. Finally, we have a book that blows the lid off topics many have considered taboo—and now this important conversation can begin. Becky is a vocal advocate for maternal mental health and provides readers with what we all need: information, resources, support, and compassion. This is a book I wish I had as a new mum, and it gives me hope that future mothers won’t suffer like some of us did.”—Anna Paquin, Academy Award–winning actress and mom of twins “Enough About the Baby brilliantly combines humor and compassion to present the authentic reality of the first year of motherhood. Becky passionately advocates for moms, empowering us to value our health and welfare just as much as our baby’s—and it’s about time someone stepped up to do this! This isn’t just helpful information for expecting and new moms, it’s essential reading.”—Laura Benanti, Tony Award–winning actress, author, and mom of two “Becky Vieira is the brutally honest mom friend that EVERY new mom needs in her corner. That friend who won't sugarcoat things. Her book is full of useful information, personal insights, and Becky’s unique brand of humor. Enough About the Baby is absolutely going to be my new go-to baby shower gift.”—Tara Clark, author of Modern Mom Probs “Gone are the days of flowery, intrusive, peppered-with-toxic-positivity baby advice. We’ve entered a new era in this society of ours, ladies—the era of compassionate truth, which Becky Vieira so eloquently and artistically delivers in a brilliant roadmap for new moms. By blending her own experience, good and bad, with the brutally honest truth of what motherhood is really like in the first year, Vieira leaves no stone unturned when it comes to what to expect when you’re expecting and the candid details of what bringing baby home truly means for mama, and hits the nail on the head by reminding us that it’s enough about the baby—let's make sure mom is getting what she needs to survive this new world.”—Michelle Dempsey-Multack, author of Moms Moving On “This is an honest, eye-opening look at how raising a baby is equal parts maddening and heartwarming. It will make any parent say, ‘I am not alone.’”—Clint Edwards, bestselling author of Fatherish “The hilarious and practical how-to guide that every new parent needs. I cry-laughed, nodded, and was wowed by the advice. This is the perfect gift for every mother-to-be. Where was this book when I was a new mom?”—Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author and mom of three “I so wish I had this book when I was pregnant with my first. Becky gives all the far-too-honest (and therefore helpful) advice that moms never seem to get. So much is written about the baby’s journey; I love that she’s focused on the mom’s journey through the first few years instead. I would call this book laugh-out-loud funny if it weren’t so on-the-nose about just about everything related to new motherhood.”—Kate Auletta, Editor-in-Chief, Scary Mommy
£11.69
BenBella Books Bite-Sized Parenting: Your Baby's First Year: The
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.
£18.89
Pan Macmillan Weaning Made Simple
Book SynopsisThe up-to-date weaning companion from the UK's no. 1 children's cookery author and weaning expert, Annabel Karmel MBE.When is my baby ready for first foods?Which foods should I try first?How do I introduce the critical nutrients?What do I need to know about allergies?An exciting journey of food discovery awaits your baby, yet this can often feel like an overwhelming and confusing time. With Weaning Made Simple, it's easy to find the right approach for your little one - and for you. Packed with the latest advice and one hundred nutritious recipes, this is the must-have essential guide to feeding your baby, from the UK's no. l children's cookery author and weaning expert. Weaning Made Simple features helpful lists and guides, meal planners, portion guidance, actual-size finger food illustrations and easy-to-follow information on everything from starting out and reducing milk feeds, to critical nutrients, allergies and special diets. From purees and finger foods to joining-in family mealtimes, Weaning Made Simple gives you everything you need to know to introduce your baby to a lifetime of happy, healthy eating.
£15.29
Profile Books Ltd Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More
Book Synopsis'Emily Oster is the non-judgemental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft, understandable way' Amy Schumer Parenting is full of decisions, nearly all of which can be agonized over. There is an abundance of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family, friends, and strangers on the internet. But the benefits of these choices can be overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make your own best decision? Armed with the data, Oster finds that the conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths and offers non-judgemental ways to consider our options in light of the facts. Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide that empowers us to make better, less fraught decisions - and stay sane in the years before preschool. *Now you can navigate the primary school years with Emily Oster too, in her new book The Family Firm, out now*Trade ReviewShows that in the hectic haze of parenthood an economist's perspective can prove surprisingly clarifying * Economist *She has crunched all the statistics on breastfeeding, potty training, working mothers and playgroups and discovered there is no optimal set of choices that will produce the perfect child. Most parents say they want happy, well-adjusted, robust kids and there are myriad ways to achieve those results. She's right -- Alice Thomson * The Times *It couldn't be more relevant ... steers clear of recommendations and cast-iron guarantees, instead promising to arm parents with information to make the decisions that are right for them * Daily Telegraph *A huge relief from the scare stories ... Cribsheet is not another call for the end of helicopter parenting or snowplow parenting or whatever kind of parenting is lighting up social media today, and it's not a call to overthrow medical wisdom; it's a call for parenting with context, and it's freeing * Washington Post *Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down. * LA Times *The Guilt-Free, Data-Driven Guide to Parenting.... uses science and stats to cut through the confusion of raising a family...Smart, relatable, and funny * Bloomberg *PRAISE FOR EMILY OSTER * - *I am so grateful for her work -- Amy SchumerA savior for whipsawed mothers ... Oster shows how data, a scary word, can be a humanizing force ... Enriching this analytical brilliance is the common sense and empathy that come from being a mother herself -- Steven Pinker * TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2022 *
£10.44
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Why Oxytocin Matters
Book SynopsisOxytocin, or the ‘hormone of health and life’, is a hugely important substance for pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding – working in a woman’s body and brain to make changes during pregnancy, optimise labour, increase milk production and support bonding. Research has shown that we can encourage the body’s oxytocin system by supporting mothers’ wellbeing through birth practices and postnatal care. We also now know that oxytocin is present in everyone, of any age, directing a whole system of effects that have consequences for family life, including bonding, stress reduction and social interaction. In Why Oxytocin Matters Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg, a leading oxytocin researcher, shows how a better understanding of our biology can be immensely helpful for new parents and those who work to support families.
£8.54
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Why Your Baby's Sleep Matters
Book SynopsisResearch shows that ‘normal’ infant sleep is not what most experts claim it to be. In fact, many of today’s sleep ‘problems’ with young babies and children predominantly occur in the developed world. In Why Your Baby’s Sleep Matters, renowned gentle parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith demonstrates how nurturing babies at night helps their brain development, and covers the topics every parent of a new baby will need to know about, including naps, SIDS, night weaning, coping with your own exhaustion – and even dealing with advice and criticism from others.
£8.54
Profile Books Ltd Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents
Book SynopsisThe classic handbook for practitioners, parents and caregivers. In this new cover edition of Infant Massage, you'll discover the latest scientific research that confirms what parents have known for generations: massage benefits children - easing discomfort, releasing tension, helping premature infants gain weight, even helping asthmatic children improve breathing function. Follow each step of the massage process with simple instructions and delightful photographs demonstrating each stroke. This supportive guide includes: - Helpful hints on dealing with crying and fussing - Lullabies, rhymes and games, to enhance the massage experience - Modified techniques for premature infants and babies with special needs - A special chapter dedicated to fathers - Compassionate advice for foster and adoptive parents Written by the person credited with bringing baby massage to the West, this is the original and best guide to a practice that contributes to baby wellbeing and deepens the parent-child bond.Trade ReviewThe Bible of baby massage . . . Crammed full of information and pictures demonstrating how your healing hands can help your baby * Junior Magazine *Vimala's work in infant massage has been instrumental in the birth of touch therapy and bodywork in the United States and has helped to popularise and legitimise massage throughout the world. -- Peggy O'Mara, founder and publisher * Mothering Magazine *As a pediatrician, the best advice I can give you is to try the techniques described in this book -- Dr Stephen Berman, President of the American Academy of PediatricsWhat was available before, when I was a nervous first time mum? How I wish I had been aware of the gentle teachings of Vimala McClure... This woman talks my kind of language - that touch is such a powerful communicator. * Positive Health *Infant massage is often seen as something to do in just the first few months of life. But in many other countries it is becoming a way of life... Read Infant Massage by Vimala McClure. * Right Start *Massaging your baby is now recognised as a very effective way of bringing relief from colic to nasal congestion . . . Well worth a read * Mother & Baby *
£12.74
Axel & Ash Becoming Mama
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£27.00
Hodder & Stoughton Moon and Rue BabyLed Weaning Made Easy
Book Synopsis''Weaning does not have to be complicated. A weaning diet is like any other: it has some rules, certain foods you should prioritise and other foods you''re better off avoiding. But once you''ve learnt those - and I will share everything you need to know in the first section of this book - you can create simple, wholesome, nutritious meals that give your baby everything they need in order to grow and develop.'' - Sian RadfordFor many new parents, the weaning process can be daunting and overwhelming. Moon and Rue: Baby Led Weaning Made Easy celebrates the best of the journey, what you need to know, and the do''s and don''ts to get you started. In the hands of Sian, the mama behind Moon and Rue, you will learn what to expect and gain the all-important recipes that millions of Moon and Rue fans have come to love and use day in, day out. From allergens, milk and nutrients to portion sizes, meal plans and lots of tips and tricks, this book will support you an
£18.00
Westland Books Pvt Ltd Pregnancy Notes: Before, During and After
Book SynopsisRujuta Diwekar takes you through the journey, with tips for even before you get pregnant, till and after you deliver your bundle of joy. Each stage includes notes on food, exercise and recovery.
£15.19
Headline Publishing Group Your Babys First Year
Book Synopsis''If there was ever a nanny whose advice you should follow, it''s Louenna. Her experience and knowledge in caring for infants is unmatched, and her bitesize tips, tools and wisdom make this a go-to essential for daily baby wins, with a good helping of self care. It''s a changing bag essential!'' Annabel Karmel, MBE''Every parent will benefit from this incredible easy to navigate book. Louenna is the best in her field and she helped me endlessly with my children. This is a must on every new parents'' book shelf.'' Luisa Zissman''This book offers a daily source of inspiration, to help guide you through the exciting, yet sometimes overwhelming, first year of your baby''s life. By giving you facts, advice and tips that are specific to your little one''s stage of development, I hope it encourages you to have the confidence to enjoy lots of special moments together.'' Nanny LouennaComp
£16.00
Hardie Grant Books The Motherhood Space: A Companion Through the
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
£16.00
New York University Press The Reproduction of Inequality
Book SynopsisAn important analysis of the difference class makes in reproductive health choicesCan you run a marathon, drink coffee, eat fish, or fly on a plane while pregnant? Such questions are just the tip of the iceberg for how most pregnant women's bodies are managed, surveilled, and scrutinized during pregnancy. The Reproduction of Inequality examines the intense social pressure that expectant and new mothers face when it comes to their health and body-care choices.Drawing on interviews with dozens of pregnant women and new mothers from poor, middle-class, and mixed-class backgrounds, Katherine Mason paints a vivid picture of the immense weight of expectation that comes with the early stages of motherhood. The women in Mason's study universally sought to give their children a healthy start in life; however, their chosen approaches varied based on their socio-economic class. Whereas middle-class mothers attempted a complete lifestyle change and absolute devotion toTrade ReviewFrom gestational diabetes to drinking coffee, The Reproduction of Inequality maps how pregnant bodies are subject to increasingly high levels of medical and moral scrutiny. Theorizing pregnancy, birth, and post-partum conditions through the lens of gendered, classed, and racialized 'reproductive body projects,' Kate Mason captures the contradictions in the expectations for perfect designer pregnancies in the face of eroded infrastructures for healthcare, childcare, and general support for childbirth and childrearing. Based on rich interviews, this book tells moving, in-depth personal stories while contributing to important debates in sociology, gender studies, and health-related fields * Miliann Kang, author of The Managed Hand: Race, Gender and the Body in Beauty Service Work *For everyone who cares deeply about maternal and child health and addressing health inequities, this book is a gift. Delivering an insightful and sophisticated analysis of how biological reproduction is intertwined with social reproduction, Katherine Mason elegantly reveals the cultural meanings and stakes of reproductive body projects in the twenty-first century. The Reproduction of Inequality is a truly wonderful book. * Miranda R. Waggoner, author of The Zero Trimester: Pre-Pregnancy Care and the Politics of Reproductive Risk *The Reproduction of Inequality shows how adopting so-called ‘healthy lifestyles’ during pregnancy and post-partum is not just about health. It provides privileged mothers a way to display their social status and transmit it to their children, while worsening gendered inequalities at home. A must-read for anyone interested in social inequality, gender, family, and health! * Abigail C. Saguy, author of Come Out, Come Out, Whoever You Are *The Reproduction of Inequality provides a much-needed demonstration of the ways that ‘health’ has become a rigid moralized ideology reinforcing racialized class divides between mothers. Professor Mason insightfully instructs that while nearly all mothers and pregnant people want what is best for their babies, only those with resources and privilege are trusted to make the “right” choices -- self- sacrificing, responsible, well-informed decisions – on everything from having a cup of coffee while pregnant to regaining control over a postpartum body, and perhaps most important, to inculcating a near-religious devotion to 'health' in one’s children. * Linda M. Blum, author of At the Breast: Ideologies of Motherhood and Breastfeeding in the Contemporary US *
£21.59
Health Communications Whole Mama Yoga
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
£11.69
Rockridge Press The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language: 200+
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£16.14
White Star Pregnancy Journal: 9 Months to Remember
Book SynopsisThis delightful baby album allows new mothers to record all the excitement leading up to the birth of their child, capturing all those moments you will look back on for years to come. Bringing together, modern, colourful illustrations with space for those important first photographs and reactions this is the perfect gift for new parents.
£11.40
