Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues Books
The Emma Press Blood & Cord: Writers on Early Parenthood
Book SynopsisA child is born and everything is made anew. In this blur of new beginnings there are tears and laughter, new words and new silences: this is an unmaking and remaking of the self. From short stories about unnerved fathers and lost mothers, to poems about 'half-built Lego palaces' and friends who share their deepest secrets, Blood & Cord is a raw exploration of new parenthood. Voicing silenced conversations about loss, grief, and loneliness, as well as the joys and laughter that are part and parcel of becoming a parent, the stories told within offer a refreshingly honest account of life after new life. This collection is a hand in the dark, offering comfort and solidarity to any new parent. Edited by Abi Curtis, with prose pieces from Naomi Booth, Jennifer Cooke, Rebecca Goss, Daisy Hildyard, Caleb Klaces and Malcolm Taylor, and poems from Liz Berry, Rachel Bower, Tommy Brad, Janine Bradbury, Ruth Charnock, Abi Curtis, Paige Davis, Gail McConnell, Elizabeth Hogarth, Alex McRae Dimsdale, Sandra Simonds and Sylvie Simonds.Trade Review'Many kinds of parenthood are presented in this superb new collection of poems and stories. Mothers and fathers convey the spectrum of ways in which the self is remade by parenthood, the 'complete subjugation' of this task - bodily, mentally, spiritually - tearing apart the boundaries of love for which new language is required. Thankfully, the writers herein are more than up to this otherwise monumental task. New and experienced parents alike will find solace and resonance in this wonderful book.' - Carolyn Jess-Cooke
£10.79
Sarah White Baby-Led Weaning
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£16.62
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Proud Flesh
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£15.96
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC My Sugar Free Baby and Me
Book Synopsis80 recipes that are very simple, quick to prepare and above all, nutritious and delicious. Many new parents find weaning daunting and confusing and are keen to make sure their baby eats healthily. But they often forget to look after themselves, and can end up grabbing unhealthy calories on the go. Sharing ingredients like avocado or butternut squash means both you and your baby can eat well, there is less waste and takes less time. Find out everything you need to know to create healthy, sugar free meals it's much easier than you think.Trade ReviewTake some inspiration from My Sugar Free Baby and Me. It’s packed with nutritious, sugar-free meal ideas that your baby will love, and you can share, so you’ll both get delicious goodness at the same time * Mother and Baby *Table of ContentsCook's Notes Starting Solids How To Begin The Next Steps Fast Track Weaning Finger Foods And Chunkier Textures Nutritional Needs Spoon Fed Vs Baby Led Weaning Why You Should Eat Together Looking After You Preparing Food For You And Your Baby Purées Breakfasts Shared Lunches Dinners Family Meals Naturally Sweet Treats Conversion Table Acknowledgements Index
£12.74
Pan Macmillan Wean in 15: Up-to-date Advice and 100 Quick
Book SynopsisWean your baby with help from record-breaking cookbook author and proud dad Joe Wicks, the nation's favourite PE teacher.· All the reliable information you need to wean your baby from first foods to enjoying family mealtimes.· Packed with simple and trustworthy ideas Joe has drawn from his experience of weaning his daughter, Indie, combined with expert guidance from leading registered nutritionist, Charlotte Stirling-Reed.· Features one hundred delicious, healthy and balanced recipes, from finger foods and purées to adapting your own favourite meals.Joe Wicks is responsible for getting the nation moving with his incredible record-breaking family-friendly workouts. Now he's turned his attention to making weaning – a daunting prospect for all parents – a happy and enjoyable time for the whole family.Whether you’re a first-time parent or not, Wean in 15 guides you towards getting the best for your little one, from figuring out when to start weaning and how much food your child needs, to adapting your own meals for your child. Joe knows how difficult it can be to manage your time, so he also shows you how to prep like a boss with shopping lists and freezable items.With one hundred tasty recipes split into age stages, expert help with nutrients, allergies, supplements and fussy eaters, as well as knowing how to understand your child’s signals, this is the only weaning guide you will ever need to lay the foundation for a lifetime of healthy, happy eating.Trade ReviewWe love this man. -- CosmopolitanJoe’s back-to-basics ethos turns modern health fads on their heads -- FabulousThe whirlwind that is Joe Wicks looks to be showing no signs of slowing down -- Get The GlossHe is changing the lives and shapes of thousands of people -- BALANCE
£15.00
Little, Brown & Company The Nurture Revolution: Grow Your Baby’s Brain
Book SynopsisThe latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes.Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began the goal of developing new treatments for poor mental health; she dreamed of creating a new medication to address conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress. Over time, she realized that science had already uncovered a powerful medicine for alleviating mental health struggles, but the answer wasn't a pill. It was a preventative approach: when babies' receive nurturing care in the first three years of life, it builds strong, resilient brains -- brains that are less susceptible to poor mental health.How can parents best set their children up for success? In this revelatory book, Kirshenbaum makes plain that nurture is a preventative medicine against mental health issues. She challenges the idea that the way to cultivate independence is through letting babies cry it out or sleep alone; instead, the way to raise a confident, independent child is to lean into your instincts as a parent. Hold your infant as much as you want. Check on them when they cry, share beds with them, maintain skin-to-skin contact--and this is backed-up by science, which shows that nurturing experiences transforms lives, and improves mental health, physical health, and life outcomes. Nurturing is a gift of resilience and health that parents can give the next generation simply by following their instincts to care for their young.
£22.50
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd My Baby's Journal (Pink): The Story of Baby's
Book SynopsisEvery new parent knows just how special and precious the first year of baby’s life is. My Baby’s Journal is especially designed so you can hold on to every memorable moment: first tooth, first smile, first steps, first words, and many more. When completed, My Baby’s Journal is a unique memento full of happy, poignant and appealing memories of the first year of your child’s life.
£15.29
University of California Press The Fourth Trimester
Book SynopsisThe first three months of a baby's life is an outside-the-uterus period of intense development, a biological bridge from fetal life to preparation for the real world. This title examines critical dimensions of newborn development such as eating and nutrition, bonding and attachment, sleep patterns, sensory development, and pain and pleasure.Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: A Transition from the Comfort of the Womb to the Reality of the World 1. Evolution and the Primitive Brain of a Newborn: Why Infants Arrive Unfinished 2. Crying: The Wakeup Call That Says Everything Has Changed 3. Sleeping: Irregular and Sporadic Sleep Is Normal in the Fourth Trimester 4. Feeding: Breast Milk and Formula 5. Sound: Laying the Foundation for Speech 6. Sight: From Forms to Faces 7. Touch: Pain and Pleasure 8. Physical Development: Getting Ready to Crawl, Walk, and Run 9. Stimulation: Keep It Real, Keep It Simple 10. Mom and Dad: The Parents' Fourth Trimester Notes Acknowledgments Index
£22.50
Johns Hopkins University Press A Gift of Time
Book SynopsisNow updated and expandeda gentle and comprehensive guide for parents expecting a baby with a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition. When prenatal testing reveals that a baby is expected to die before or shortly after birth, many parents choose to proceed with the pregnancy and embrace the time they are able to have with their baby, before birth as well as afterward. With compassion and support, A Gift of Time walks these parents step-by-step through this challenging and emotional experiencefrom receiving the diagnosis to coping with the pregnancy and making plans for the baby's birth and peaceful death. The second edition of this gentle guide offers inspiration and reassurance through the voices of numerous parents who have walked this path with their beloved baby. Their moving experiences are stories not only of grief but of joy and peace. This edition: Expands the content substantially to incorporate new research and guidelines Features additional vignettes from more tTable of ContentsIntroduction1. The New: Receiving Your Baby's Diagnosis2. What Now? Making Decisions about Continuing Your Pregnancy3. The Emotional Journey: Grieving and Adjusting to Your New Path4. Waiting with Your Baby: Settling in for the Rest of your Pregnancy5. Making Medical Decisions: Choosing Care for Your Baby6. Getting Ready: Preparing for Your Baby's Birth, Life, and Death7. Welcoming Baby: Birth Experiences and Meeting Your Baby8. Saying Goodbye: Holding On and Letting Go9. Continuing Your Journey: After Your Baby Dies10. ReflectionsAppendix: Sample Outline for a Perinatal Palliative Care Birth PlanNotesIndex
£22.50
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.
£20.90
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.
£999.99
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
£17.99
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.
£34.88
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
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
Pinter & Martin Ltd. New Walk: The Midwife Diaries
Book SynopsisMeet Chloe: passionate about midwifery and on the cusp of adulthood. As a student midwife in inner-city Leicester, Chloe finds fulfilment caring for women and families from wide-ranging backgrounds – but will her own personal challenges derail her ambitions? Having recently lost her mother, and supporting her father through addiction, Chloe must make difficult choices and reconcile her rewarding yet demanding career with loyalty for those she loves. New Walk is a profoundly moving coming-of-age story, where midwifery, birth and the decisions life throws at us combine to shape a young woman’s life.
£8.99
HarperCollins Focus Dear Future Mama
Book SynopsisThe real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and the newborn days from Meghan Trainor, the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind All About That Bass and Dear Future Husband, and, more importantly, Riley''s mom.Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since before she even knew how babies were made. From the moment she discovered she was pregnant with her first child--her son, Riley--she was fascinated by the entire experience.Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles--but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Everyone has an opinion on what an expectant mother should feel, think, or do during her pregnancy, and it''s hard not to feel overwhelmed with app notifications, well-meaning questions, and unsolicited advice that comes from friends, family, and perfect strangers.Dear Future Mama is a heartfelt and humorous guide for expectant mamas inspired by Meghan''s own journey into motherhood and expert insights from MeghaTrade Review'Feels like chatting with a good friend. Expecting mothers will find this a plucky companion.' * Publishers Weekly *
£17.00
Trolley Books Sorry I Gave Birth I Disappeared But Now I'm Back
Book SynopsisPhotographs looking at the realities of pregnancy and having young children
£32.00
HarperCollins Publishers Tired and Tested The Sunday Times Number One
Book SynopsisWelcome to the jungleWhen you've grown up thinking your twenties are all about working hard, playing hard and trying not to get pregnant, life comes at you fast when you go from hump to bump.So you thought adulthood would mean a high-flying career and a luxury lifestyle, but instead have ended up with a Lycra-based wardrobe and a deep fear of what lies at the bottom of the ball-pit in soft play?Join comedian Sophie McCartney as she voyages deep into the uncharted territories of mating, birthing, feral offspring, mums overdoing it at the watering hole, and the perilous viper's nest of the school WhatsApp group.With laugh out loud humour and eye-watering honesty, Sophie shows how whether you've had a day full of whining or a night full of wine, there's joy to be had in the perfectly imperfect wild ride into parenthood.Trade Review ‘Reassuring, relatable and laugh-out-loud funny – I loved it!’ Sarah Turner, The Unmumsy Mum ‘Brilliant! Painfully accurate and criminally funny. Like a chat with your most outrageous friend.’ Ellie Taylor ‘If you’re looking for the funniest mum on Instagram, you’ve found her!’ Mother & Baby magazine
£9.49
Ebury Publishing The Great Ormond Street New Baby Child Care Book
Book SynopsisTessa Hilton and Maire Messenger are journalists who specialise in writing on subjects of particular interest to parents of young children.
£24.00
Penguin Random House India Bacchon Ki Doctors Desi Parenting Book
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£15.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Fast Family Food Easy Meals for You and Your Baby
Book SynopsisRebecca Wilson shares a whole new range of simple, healthy and delicious everyday meals that you can cook with just 10 minutes of prep time.Rebecca Wilson - the award-winning Sunday Times bestselling author, Instagram sensation and mum behind the phenomenally popular family food account @rebeccawilsonfood is on a mission to show you how to make quick and impressive meals for all the family, even the littlest ones, to all enjoy together!Packed with recipes for making the most of your slow cooker, stovetop, oven and more. So whether you need to whip up a quick on-the-go lunch, fill up your freezer with batch-cooking saviors, or enjoy a comforting slow-cooked dinner with your loved ones, Rebecca's ingenious, easy-to-follow and stress-free recipes will soon become your family favorites, asked for time and time again.Sure to get your tastebuds tingling, this quick and easy cookbook promises:- Over 100 recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinne
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Cross Stitch Celebrations Bundle of Joy
Book SynopsisLearn to create a personalized cross stitch baby announcement with Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! More than 20 patterns include mix-and-match border designs, alphabets, and color schemes to make a truly special gift for every bundle of joy. Trade Review"Expertly and instructively illustrated with patterns and 'how to' directions, and with a special appeal for anyone wanting to create a baby-themed gift and/or birth announcement." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroductionTools & MaterialsThe Basics of Cross StitchPlanning Your DesignBaby Animal PatternsBear, Bunny, Dinosaur, Duck, Elephant, Owl, WhaleBorder PatternsGingham & Quilt, Waves or Scallops, Leaves on the Vine, Mini Rainbows, Chevrons,Mini MotifsHeart, Cloud & Moon, Flower, Paw Print, Larger RainbowAlphabetsCute & Chunky UppercaseCute & Chunky LowercaseThin & ModernBackstitch MiniFramed Baby Announcement (Gabriel)Simple Baby Name Hoop (Anna)Frameless Baby Announcement (Riley & Alex)Gifting Your CreationsGrid PaperAbout the Author
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Your Babys First Year For Dummies
Book SynopsisContains things parents need to give their babies the best start.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Giving Baby a Healthy, Happy Start 7 Chapter 1: Preparing for Baby 9 Chapter 2: Smoothing the Transition to Parenthood 17 Chapter 3: Hitting the Road with Baby on Board 43 Chapter 4: Returning to Work? 53 Part II: Introducing: Baby! 65 Chapter 5: Settling In with Baby 67 Chapter 6: The First Month: Getting to Know You 79 Chapter 7: The Second Month: Finding Your Rhythm 101 Chapter 8: The Third Month: Rolling Away from Infancy 111 Part III: Moving, Shaking, and Growing 125 Chapter 9: The Fourth Month: Food! 127 Chapter 10: The Fifth Month: Rocking Baby’s World 141 Chapter 11: The Sixth Month: Baby on the Move! 151 Part IV: Discovering the World Beyond Mom 167 Chapter 12: The Seventh Month: Developmental Delights 169 Chapter 13: The Eighth Month: The Cruisin’ Kid 183 Chapter 14: The Ninth Month: Grabbing Your Attention (With Intention) 197 Part V: Keeping Up with Baby 215 Chapter 15: The Tenth Month: Chatting Up Baby 217 Chapter 16: The Eleventh Month: Walking the Walk 233 Chapter 17: The Twelfth Month: Who’s This Toddler? 247 Part VI: Protecting Baby’s Health and Safety 267 Chapter 18: Keeping Baby Healthy 269 Chapter 19: Making It All Better: When Baby Has a Boo-Boo 289 Chapter 20: Preventing Injuries at Home 303 Part VII: The Part of Tens 323 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Surviving the First Few Weeks 325 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Daddy Survival 329 Chapter 23: Ten Reasons to Call Your Pediatrician 333 Chapter 24: Ten Reasons Not to Run to Your Pediatrician 337 Index 341
£17.09
Simon & Schuster Ltd Everything You Need to Know About the Pill but
Book Synopsis'I cannot recommend this book enough. Kate Muir's writing demystifies, educates and empowers all women to have agency over their own bodies. This book will anger, educate and empower' - Jen Brister An eye-opening, no-holds-barred guide to contraception, written by campaigner, journalist and documentary-maker Kate MuirEverything You Need to Know About the Pill (but were too afraid to ask) is the thinking-woman’s guide to contraception, bringing you answers to all those questions that have been hidden behind a veneer of misplaced shame, bad science and centuries of patriarchy. What's happening to my body - and my mind? Which method of contraception is best for me? Do I really need to take a pill break every three weeks? What about men - where's their pill?! Muir draws on interviews with the leading medical experts in the field, interlaced with her own t
£15.29
John Murray Press Andrea Graces Gentle Sleep Solutions
Book SynopsisSIMPLE, LASTING AND GENTLE SOLUTIONS TO HELP YOUR BABY SLEEP.Trade ReviewAndrea has a gentle and supportive approach. * The Mirror *Andrea's method is very clear, but also gentle... * Snoozeshade *A trustworthy and effective consultant, Andrea Grace is the UK's longest-standing children's sleep trainer. * Sleepy People *
£12.34
Hodder & Stoughton The Headspace Guide To...A Mindful Pregnancy
Book Synopsis''The expert''s expert. Simplicity is the key with this technique.'' The Times''Do you guys know about Headspace...? It''s kind of genuis.'' Emma WatsonThe best start for your baby begins with your mindWidely acknowledged as one of the world''s foremost experts on mindfulness, Andy Puddicombe, co - founder of Headspace, is your friendly guide in this wonderful new approach to pregnancy, birth and new parenthood.Whether you are trying for a baby, are mid-term, or have already arrived home with your new baby, this practical and reassuring guide will teach you and your partner how to calmly navigate the anxieties and demands of this epic adventure. With helpful exercises for both mother to be and her partner, Andy shows how to live mindfully and get the most from pregnancy and the early days of parenthood.The Headspace Guide To...A Mindful Pregnancy provides you with tools to live mindfully during this rare and precious oppor
£10.44
Skyhorse Publishing The Whole Food Pregnancy Plan: Eat Clean & Feel
Book SynopsisGet both mama and baby on track for a healthy, happy, and delicious life! More and more studies show that the human body is not meant to digest the amount of processed wheat we've grown accustomed to. Whether you have Celiac disease or are simply trying to reduce your gluten intake, you are guaranteed to benefit from this insightful book. We all know that "you are what you eat." And once you conceive, your baby is what you eat as well—prenatal health and nutrition during pregnancy is so imperative! The US is one of only eight countries in the world where the rate of mortality for pregnant women is on the rise, and obesity is one of the primary causes of this phenomenon—half of all pregnant women are considered overweight (not due to baby weight gained during pregnancy, which is completely natural and expected). Widely accepted, doctor- and dietitian-prescribed nutrition guidelines actually may be contributing to the growing obesity and gestational diabetes epidemics. Newly expectant mothers receive a packet of health information from their doctors, including a nutrition pamphlet, which proscribes a daily food regimen with 100 grams of sugar per day—the amount of sugar in 10 glazed donuts! Aimee has developed a comprehensive nutrition guide that helps expecting and postpartum women achieve ideal health and weight during pregnancy and beyond. Implementing philosophies of current, highly-effective gluten-free nutrition trends that have not been fully introduced to the prenatal and postpartum populations, The Whole Pregnancy offers a detailed dietary regimen that is based on whole and unprocessed foods, low-glycemic carbohydrates, quality proteins, and essential fats. Developed by a certified nutritionist, the meal-planning system presents a variety of simple, delicious recipes to benefit mother and baby. It also provides special instruction for each stage of pregnancy, including the first, second, and third trimesters, as well as the “fourth trimester” of postpartum weight loss and nursing.Trade Review“A wealth of research and knowledge of nutrition is presented here, in a clear and informative guide focusing on natural unprocessed foods, complete with mouthwatering recipes and meal plans that are easy to follow. What a fantastic resource for women striving to equip themselves with invaluable knowledge of how to best nourish their bodies to the optimal level for both themselves and their babies—not just prenatally, but also through pregnancy and the postpartum period.” —Lisa Edlund, CNS, RNDIV1, RM "Aimee combines healthful recipes with a user friendly, comprehensive guide to eating better for both you and your baby; I wish this book existed when I was first working with clients on fertility, pregnancy, and breastfeeding!" —Ariane Resnick, CNC, chef and author of The Bone Broth Miracle "The Whole Pregnancy answers common questions and concerns with an updated and more mindful approach! Aimee's book speaks to those who realize that food should be one's medicine, as it plays the most important role in prenatal development." —Alexandra Maw, founder of Kaleidoscope Juice “This is a comprehensive guide to being as healthy as possible during pregnancy while optimizing the nutrition needed by a growing brain. Time and again, we see the removal of gluten from one's diet enhance the wellbeing of parents and children alike—I couldn’t recommend following Aimee’s guide any more strongly. It’s the only one you need during your pregnancy.” —J.B. Handley, cofounder of Generation Rescue “Aimee has always been so inquisitive and determined, with complete focus, passion for wellness, and overall trust in her body. Her persistence and knowledge shines through in her everyday life and through this incredible book. I'm eager to share this resource with all of my pregnant & postpartum clients!” —Lauren Jacobs, doula and owner of Doulas of Orange County "Aimee does a great job of taking a complex subject and making it easy—and fun—to read, comprehend, and most importantly, follow. The recipes look so delicious that the whole family will enjoy them, not just the one who is pregnant!" —Kendra Whitmire, MS, nutritionist at Sunshine Nutrition & Wellness “All I can say is FINALLY a book about having a successful and nutritious, gluten-free pregnancy! I was soaking up every word while feeling empowered and educated about the whole process. Aimee put me at ease with her no-stress meal plans and knowledge about what is best for the baby. I know I will be using this as my pregnancy guide and I highly encourage people to pick up a copy of this book even before they are pregnant, as these principals can be easily applied to everyday eating!” —Emily Turner, gluten-free private and personal chef; creator of Gluten Free With Emily "Aimee’s attention to detail when it comes to nutrition education is spot on, and her recipes are delicious—whether you are following a gluten-free diet or not. This book helps you to understand what foods and supplements you and your baby need to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy should be a joyful time in our life, but worrying about what to eat could be tiresome! Aimee takes the guesswork away and allows you to do what you do best: grow new life. Anyone expecting should add The Whole Pregnancy to their pregnancy book collection." —Andrea Donsky, holistic nutritionist, author of Unjunk Your Junk Food “The Whole Pregnancy is an essential primer for women before, during, and after pregnancy. The easy-to-follow format offers practical advice, helpful charts, and doable recipes for eating foods that are nutrient-dense to support both mom and baby. It is the perfect gift for an expecting mother!” —Cynthia Spivey, author of How to Eat Paleo (When You Don't Live in a Cave)
£14.24
Coffee House Press In Vitro: On Longing and Transformation
Book SynopsisA meditation on in vitro fertilization that expands and complicates the stories we tell about pregnancy. Medical interventions become an exercise in patience, desire, and delirium in this intimate account of bodily transformation and disruption. In candid, graceful prose, Isabel Zapata gives voice to the strangeness and complexities of conception and motherhood that are rarely discussed publicly. Zapata frankly addresses the misogyny she experienced during fertility treatments, explores the force of grief in imagining possible futures, and confronts the societal expectations around maternity. In the tradition of Rivka Galchen’s Little Labors and Sarah Manguso’s Ongoingness, In Vitro draws from diary and essay forms to create a new kind of literary companion and open up space for nuanced conversations about pregnancy.Trade ReviewTODAY, “Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2023”Vulture, "Best Memoirs of 2023""An insightful personal history but also a brilliant philosophical text about the very nature of sacrifice and autonomy." —Arianna Rebolini, Vulture“In this essay-like collection, Zapata examines in vitro fertilization and the narratives that drive societal expectations and pressures in conception and pregnancy. Unveiling a nuanced view of motherhood and fertility treatment, In Vitro will illuminate aspects of pregnancy not often discussed.” —Lupita Aquino, TODAY“This lyrical meditation by Mexican poet Zapata reflects on the life-changing power of pregnancy and motherhood. . . . With poetic prose, sensitively translated by Myers, Zapata’s sometimes surprising perspective offers a fresh take on the pregnancy memoir. Elegant and sharp, this is worth seeking out.” —Publishers Weekly“Zapata probes the enduring mysteries of pregnancy and birth in In Vitro, a memoir in fragmentsthat travels from fertility treatment through to the early weeks of pandemic-time motherhood. . . . A resolute account of a personal metamorphosis, In Vitro alchemizes tender experiences into enchanting vignettes.” —Rebecca Foster, Foreword Reviews, starred review“From its first sentences, I was riveted to In Vitro. Isabel Zapata has an effortlessly engaging style, at once casual and thrillingly deep. Her skill at playing with language, chronology, and genre will leave her readers feeling spellbound, affirmed, and, most of all, free. This is a profoundly liberatory book.” —Emily Gould “Isabel Zapata has created an elegant and brave poetics of the body. This is transformative literature that gives birth to a new language capable of expanding what it means to mother a child, or an idea, or a society.” —Terry Tempest Williams Praise for Isabel Zapata “Isabel Zapata writes with a fluidity that can only come from wisdom. Sometimes it feels like we’re listening to her speak more than reading her on the page; it even feels like we can speak back.” —Alejandro Zambra
£12.34
HarperCollins Focus 101 Ways to Lull Your Baby to Sleep: Bedtime
Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to "sleep success" with over 100 great ideas for you and your baby!For those nights when your usual bedtime ritual isn't doing the trick, calm and soothe your baby to sleep with one of over 100 easy and creative ideas! From classic standbys to innovative new suggestions, we've got you covered. Here are just a few of the topics covered: Ideas for creating the ideal bedtime routine Tricks for soothing an especially fussy baby Expert advice from bestselling authors and parenting pros Tips for how to choose the perfect bedtime story Anecdotes from fellow parents Dozens of "tools of the trade" for lulling your little one And so much more! Whether you're in need of a foolproof sleep routine or a quick fix on an especially challenging evening, your path to sleep success is only pages away!
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Live Stronger Faster 103 Meal and Juice Recipes to Increase Your
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Simplify Meal Time Publishing New Mom Thoughts: Real Questions for Moms with
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Superior Works Publishing Love's View
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Pinter & Martin Ltd. A Midwife's Story: Life, love and birth among the
Book SynopsisWhen hospital-trained midwife Penny Armstrong takes on a job delivering the babies of the Amish, she encounters a way of life deeply rooted in the earth. As she renews her respect for nature, she discovers an approach to giving birth which would change her life forever. A gripping first-hand account of Armstrong's journey from student midwife in Glasgow to running her own practice in rural Pennsylvania, A Midwife's Story is a life-affirming book that never fails to enlighten, inform and surprise. Honest and ultimately very moving, it is inspirational reading for everyone interested in the art and humanity of midwifery.Trade ReviewRemarkable... as wonderful about the Amish as it is about midwifery--The New York TimesTable of Contents1 Preface; 2 Acknowledgements; 3 1. Their Way; 4 2. Home; 5 3. Midwife; 6 4. Wifie; 7 5. Booth; 8 6. Paradise Visited; 9 7. Paradise Considered; 10 8. Spring Road; 11 9. The Country Hospital; 12 10. In the Fields; 13 11. The Viewing; 14 12. The Home Delivery; 15 13. Getting Married; 16 14. China; 17 15. Losses; 18 16. The Office; 19 17. Mothers and Fathers; 20 18. Giving Yourself Up; 21 19. Love; 22 20. Home; 23 21. Leah
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Pinter & Martin Ltd. Why Home Birth Matters
Book SynopsisIn the 21st century, women are supposed to have a choice about where they give birth. But when that choice is home, women often encounter obstacles, despite robust evidence that birth at home is safe, beneficial and should be available for women who want it. Why Home Birth Matters is a clear discussion of the reality of modern home birth, which aims to show how the home environment supports and powers the birth process, while encouraging parents to consider how it might work for them.
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Pinter & Martin Ltd. Closure: How the flagship Albany Midwifery
Book SynopsisIn 1997 the Albany Midwifery Practice in Peckham, South London, negotiated a pioneering NHS contract with King’s College Hospital Trust. The Albany model of midwifery care was loved and respected not only by those who experienced it first-hand, but also by the wider midwifery profession. Founded to serve one of the most disadvantaged populations in London, its innovative approach led to improved outcomes for mothers and their babies. Why, then, was the practice suddenly shut down in 2009? Although it was widely acknowledged that the Albany model offered gold-standard care, the hospital trust claimed that since March 2006 this care had been ‘unsafe’. But both the data and the methodology used to condemn the practice were flawed, and the real reasons for the closure remained obscure. Despite extensive protests by mothers and families, midwives, and many high-profile supporters, the Albany was forced to close its doors and one of the midwives was subjected to a punitive investigation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which eventually found that there was no case to answer. Midwives and campaigners have long pushed for answers about what really happened to this flagship midwifery practice. In this damning assessment, based on years of careful research and interviews, the authors reveal how a hugely successful healthcare project was undermined and dismantled, to the detriment of mothers and babies, the wider community and the midwifery profession as a whole. As maternity services are scrutinised once more, and as the NHS struggles to implement its policy of continuity of midwifery care, this hard-hitting account of the fate of the Albany could not be more relevant or more timely.
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Montag & Martin Limited Why OneChild Families Matter
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Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd Anatomy & Stretching for Pregnancy & Postpartum
Book SynopsisFollowing a program of gentle exercise and stretching provides comfort during pregnancy and aids in postpartum recovery. An excellent guide, this book provides stretching exercises for both pregnancy and the postpartum period. During pregnancy, the stretches keep the woman limber and better prepare her for childbirth. During the postpartum period, the stretches help her recover more easily as well as strengthen those areas of the body loosened by childbirth. Readers have at their fingertips more than 35 stretches—grouped by pregnancy trimester or postpartum period—to work the abdominals, activate the pelvic floor, and recover. With each stretch they are given general information, technique, benefits, contraindications, as well as variations to make the stretch either easier or more challenging. The anatomical illustrations depict not only the correct positions, but also highlight those muscles being stretched and worked. All stretches are accompanied by tutorial videos, which can be accessed through a QR code. The videos facilitate the practice by demonstrating the correct movement. Prepare for and recover from childbirth safely and effectively with Anatomy & Stretching for Pregnancy & Postpartum.
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Ebury Publishing The Homebirth Handbook: How to have your baby
Book SynopsisThe majority of babies throughout the world are born at home and it is mainly in developed countries (and mostly in the past few decades) that going to hospital to have your baby has become the norm.This is all set to change as more and more evidence comes to light about the positive outcomes of homebirths. With inspirational stories from women who have had successful homebirth experiences, you'll find out: -Why women are perfectly designed to give birth-What the evidence says about the best place to give birth-The myths surrounding childbirth at home-How to plan for a homebirth and what you need on the day-What your choices of pain relief are-What the possible risks and complications might bePractical and reassuring, The Homebirth Handbook provides all the information you need to feel completely prepared and excited to welcome your baby in the comfort and safety of your own home.
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Ebury Publishing The One-Week Baby Sleep Solution: Your 7 day plan
Book SynopsisGina Ford has helped thousands of families resolve challenges over the years and her bestselling New Contented Little Baby Book has sold over 1 million copies around the world. In this life-saving new book, she offers exhausted parents clear, step-by-step solutions to resolving a whole range of sleep issues. Whether it's feeding to sleep, rocking to sleep, night-waking, co-sleeping, dummy attachment - whatever the problem - Gina knows how to fix it. You’ll find out how to set gentle day and night routines that will resolve the specific issue and in just one week you'll be on your way to calm and peaceful nights!
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Watkins Media Limited Get Your Mojo Back: Sex, Pleasure and Intimacy
Book SynopsisGet Your Mojo Back breaks the silence around the feminist topic no-one is talking about: how to have enjoyable sex after birth. This book is a rallying call to women to reclaim their sexuality and find sexual fulfilment. Focusing on the physical, mental and practical aspects that can affect your sexual experience and relationship, each chapter contains: a personal experience to relate to; tips on specific issues and their manifestations, including unfulfilling sex and numbness, painful postpartum sex, and finding time for intimacy in motherhood; information from experts, including women's health physios, an obstetrics doctor and gynaecology and a perinatal mental health psychologist. Informative yet often hilarious, this guide from maternal health campaigner and journalist Clio Wood will appeal to new and existing mothers seeking to improve their sex lives and wellbeing after birth. It will also attract fans of feminist women's health books, including Period Power.Trade Review- "There is no book out there like this. Candid, funny and utterly eye-opening. Get Your Mojo Back digs deep on women's health and how to get your sex life back - quite literally from all angles. Just wish it had been written sooner." - Anna Whitehouse, Mother Pukka - "Clio boldly goes where no woman has gone before, into the postnatal bedroom, and she is both fearless and reassuring in her exploration of this neglected area of new parents' lives." - Milli Hill, Author of Give Birth Like a Feminist
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Troubador Publishing A Celebration of Breastfeeding: A Global View of
Book SynopsisA Celebration of Breastfeeding is a book that celebrates the beauty and challenges of breastfeeding around the world. An illustrated book to inspire, inform, educate, entertain, support and soothe young mothers-to-be, their partners and family and friends. It is also useful for associated health workers, grandmothers and other care givers. Offering practical advice on what to expect, as well as any difficulties that may arise and how to overcome them, this book also encourages support by partners, families, healthcare workers, communities and workplaces. Support is such an important factor for a mother and baby, both psychologically and physically, into the transition of motherhood as well as after, as illustrated by the author. Utilising current information that is in line with UNICEF/WHO recommendations on baby friendly nursing, A Celebration of Breastfeeding compares cultural ideas on what to eat/drink and what to avoid, while exploring myths, legends and superstitions, plenty of which exist to this day. Whether you’re a new mother, a young mother or a mother-to-be, if you’re tired and anxious, if you’re excited and looking for information, be ready to have your eyes opened by different perspectives from all corners of the earth. The ideal book for any of the above or any partner or family member ready to celebrate the beautiful journey that is breastfeeding.
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Mapseeker Digital Ltd So you've got a NEWBORN NOW WHAT ?
Book SynopsisThis is a lovely humorous book that is easy to read with great visuals, advice and tips. Its also an interactive book for new mums to help with not only your new baby, but the healing process after birth - mentally and physically.
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Granta Books The Baby In The Mirror: A Child's World From
Book SynopsisFor Charles Fernyhough, the birth of his daughter Athena was an opportunity to re-evaluate much of what he had learned as a researcher in developmental psychology. Drawing on the detailed notes he made during her infancy, Fernyhough uses Athena's story to explain how a child's mind develops before the age of three, tapping into a parent's wonder at the processes of psychological development in an engaging, child-centred way. It is written with a father's tenderness and a novelist's empathy and style.Trade Review'[A] tender, beautifully written account A... Fernyhough provides an accessible, jargon-free guide to the basis and development of language, consciousness and autonomy.' - The Scotsman'A triumph of informed imagination and a startling testament of love' Sunday Telegraph'Fernyhough's source material is diverse and eclecticA... a hymn to a child from a loving father.' Sunday Herald'It takes a writer as graceful, thoughtful and intelligent as Fernyhough to carry off this retelling.' Daily Telegraph'An ambitious and highly intelligent piece of work' Financial Times
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Natal Hypnotherapy Prepare for a Caesarean: Hypnobirthing for Giving
Book SynopsisYour choice to give birth by caesarean may have been influenced by any number of decisions. No matter which reasons have led you to make this informed choice, you know, that even though this may not have been what you wanted or expected, this is still an act of giving birth and as such will still a be beautiful and important moment.By choosing Hypnobirthing to Prepare for a Caesarean you have made another choice to prepare your self emotionally, physically and mentally to give birth by caesarean. By preparing effectively, it will help you have an easier, more relaxed and comfortable caesarean birth and a more rapid recovery. Simply by listening to his album you are giving yourself permission to relax and to feel excited about the forthcoming birth, allowing yourself to expect a positive, good birth experience.Benefits of listening to Hypnobirthing to Prepare for a Caesarean:-* Be at ease with having a caesarean* Feel positive about giving birth by caesarean* Overcome any fears* Be relaxed, calm and confident* Increase bonding with your baby* Have a speedy recovery
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HarperCollins Publishers Weaning Sense: A baby-led feeding guide from 4
Book SynopsisWeaning Sense demystifies the weaning world helping you grow healthy tummies and happy babies (and mums) in no time! Packed full of delicious recipes, this book will help you feel less stressed and more informed when it comes to introducing your baby to solid food. Offering a weaning solution from expert authors based on your baby's sensory personality, this book helps you learn how to tap into your baby's cues on weaning and, using current research, gives you an easy-to-use, real food solution. As every baby is an individual, this book teaches you how to be mindful of your own baby's needs and advocates a collaborative baby-parent approach to help you know when is the best time to start weaning and what is the best technique to introduce them to solids. Chapters include:1. COLLAB weaning2. Cues3. Own person4. Led by science5. Age appropriate6. Baby friendly7. How to guide8. Ready stage, 4–6 months9. Steady stage, 6–10 months10. Go! stage, 10 months – toddler11. Recipes
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Goose Water Press Letters to the Expecting Mama: Your 9-month
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Independently Published Diversification Alimentaire De Bébé: Guide
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