Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice, topics and issues Books
Callisto Calming Exercises for Pregnancy
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£11.99
Quercus Publishing 40 Weeks
Book SynopsisMatrescene meets the Golden Mole - discover what the animal kingdom expects when it's expecting
£16.00
Familius LLC 9 Months of Wonder
Book Synopsis A guided journal for mothers-to-be, providing space to hear your inner voice and transition through each stage of the journey more connected to your pregnancy, your baby, and your evolving self. Pregnancy is a time like no other, a season of limbo: the baby is here but not here. We enter a dreamy phase between being and becoming, suspended in wonder with amazement of what we are creating and curiosity for who we are carrying. We can get so caught up in the new life growing within us—distracted with facts and logistics, shoulds and shouldn’ts—that we might easily forget to acknowledge the other transformation taking place as well: the redefining of our own identity. With a modern, minimalist design, 9 Months of Wonder is designed to help you to document the liminal space between here and there while softening into the season you’re in. In these journal pages, you’ll find a safe place to record and process
£16.19
Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc Varneys Midwifery
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£142.20
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. The New Father
Book SynopsisThe best-selling guide to the first year of fatherhood, trusted by hundreds of thousands of new dads and their partners.This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview of your baby's first year. It covers the milestones in your child's development; ways you can bond with your child and support your partner; and what's going on with you, as a new dad.The fourth edition of The New Father features a user-friendly new design and is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about healthcare, financial planning, parental leave and work-life balance, and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading pediatricians and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and mums.Illustrated with stress-relieving cartoons, The New Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive compan
£10.44
Gallery Books Dr. Spocks Baby and Child Care 10th Edition
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£20.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Expecting Better
Book Synopsis“Emily Oster is the non-judgmental 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*Fully Revised and Updated for 2021*What to Expect When You''re Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they''re expecting. From the author of Cribsheet and The Family Firm, a data-driven decision making guide to the early years of parenting Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood—can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices. When award-winning economist Emily Oster was a mom-to-be herself, she evaluated the data behind the accepted rules of pregnancy, and discovered that most are often misguided and some are just flat-out wrong. Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy—and the occasional glass of wine.
£15.30
Katharine Publishing The Hypnobirthing Book with Antenatal Relaxation
Book SynopsisChildbirth can be an empowering and positive experience that you treasure for the rest of your life. KG Hypnobirthing teaches simple and gentle techniques that have a profound effect on you and on your baby. KG Hypnobirthing can reduce the need for pain relief and shorten labour, and you are more likely to experience a natural, calm, comfortable birth. It actively involves the father or birth partner; you will both learn skills to instil confidence about the birth and your role as parents.The Hypnobirthing Book and MP3 is a complete antenatal preparation which guides you to achieve the birth you want - for you and for your baby. KGH The Home of HypnobirthingTrade ReviewThis book lays out an approach to childbirth designed to give a calm, confident and joyful delivery. I strongly recommend it as offering a practical approach using proven techniques. - Dr Zhidao Xia, School of Medicine, Swansea University. - - Katharine's personal qualities, unfailing positivity, humour, the deepest respect for birth and women, their partners and babies, and a deep faith in the natural process, shine out of the pages of this splendid book. - Liz Nightingale, Independent Midwife.Table of Contents1. Hypnobirthing Explained 2. The Uterus, and the Fear and Confident Responses 3. The Mind/Body Effect 4. Relaxation 5. Preparing Your Baby and Body For Birth 6. Nutrition 7. Responsibility and Choices 8. Achieving the Birth You Want 9. The Onset of Labour and Building Confidence 10. The Up Stage of Labour 11. The Down Stage of Labour, and Your Baby's Birth 12. Practising For the Birth You Want
£14.99
American Psychological Association Coping With Infertility Miscarriage and Neonatal
Book Synopsis This wise, compassionate book teaches proven cognitive-behavioral strategies for coping with infertility and pregnancy loss. You will learn about common grief experiences that occur with such losses, as well as ways to find perspective and meaning, identify and change unhelpful thoughts, gain acceptance, reconnect with others, and reengage in life. Pregnancy loss can be devastating, regardless of whether it is early or late in pregnancy or in the short period after a baby is born. In many instances, similar emotions are experienced when a couple learns that their fertility treatments were unsuccessful. Here the well-known psychologist Amy Wenzel applies the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy—a thoroughly-researched approach for treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and stress-related disorders— to the experience of reproductive loss. She offers strategies for coping with loss and provides a step-by-step guide to reengaging iTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Normalizing Emotional Experiences Getting By in the First Weeks Getting Involved in Life in the Later Weeks Coping With Disturbing Thoughts and Images of the Loss Coping With Disturbing Thoughts and Images About the Future Interacting With Others Gradual Exposure to Avoided Situations Problem Solving and Decision Making Staying Mindful and Achieving Acceptance Creating a New Normal and Finding Meaning Postscript Appendix: Mindfulness Resources Notes Index About the Author
£16.19
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
£22.01
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
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 *
£7.19
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
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 *
£22.79
Newborn Mothers Newborn Mothers
£10.92
Hardie Grant Books The Birth Space: A Doula's Guide to Pregnancy,
Book SynopsisThe Birth Space is a doula's guide to conception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum that highlights choice and rights in the perinatal space.In this beautiful book, trained and experienced doula Gabrielle Nancarrow offers comprehensive information about the birthing landscape that will empower you to choose the right birth for you – whether that be an obstetric, midwife or home birth.The Birth Space shows us how to prepare our minds and bodies for pregnancy and labour, from conscious conception through to postpartum and into matrescence. Gabrielle helps us understand what to expect during this period and translates the medical terminology so we are informed. She also provides remedies for common ailments, shares insights from other birth specialists, and is a constant spiritual guide from conception and beyond…talk about continuity of care!Filled with moving photography by Ilsa Wynne-Hoelscher Kidd (@ilsa_whk), Lisa Sorgini @lisa.sorgini, and Hayden Trace (@feelinghomeagain) as well as intimate real-life stories from contributors covering pregnancy loss, IVF, same-sex conception, home births, caesareans and more, The Birth Space is the essential companion for anyone who is seeking guidance as they enter this new chapter of their life‘In The Birth Space … you will find the information and support that will take you from conception through matrescence, with deeper calm, confidence and power.’ Aviva Romm, MD Trade Review'In her new and very thoughtful book, The Birth Space, doula and author Gabrielle Nancarrow renews our appreciation for the magnificence and wonder of the process. From preconception to matrescence, with sensitive storytelling and beautiful photography her words of wisdom bring back normalcy and common sense. The Birth Space fills a large void in the world of pregnancy books and I highly recommend it.' – Stuart J. Fischbein, MD FACOG 'Gabrielle Nancarrow has gathered and shared the wisdom of this pathway, honed by midwives, doulas, and mothers, to which she’s added her own special sauce of lived experience and stories, blended with the latest in innate birthing practices. The result? The Birth Space, in which you will find the information and support that will take you from conception through matrescence, with deeper calm, confidence and power. As a midwife and MD, I welcome you into this sacred space, with joy.' – Aviva Romm, MD, author of The Natural Pregnancy Book, Natural Health After Birth and Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health 'Blending heartfelt storytelling with the wisdom of a doula and a mother, The Birth Space will educate and empower you to own your birth experience and make informed choices that feel right to you. A must-read for all birthing families.' – Abby Epstein and Ricki Lake, filmmakers of The Business of Being Born
£19.00
HarperCollins Publishers Welcome to Motherhood Bitches
Book SynopsisThe real guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond.I'm assuming you've picked up this book because you're either curious about having kids, you're currently up the duff, or you're stumbling through the early days of parenthood with a mattress-sized sanitary towel between your legs wondering what the hell has just happened. That, or you're killing time in WHSmith, waiting for your flight to Ibiza. You lucky bastard.Either way, this book is your pregnancy, birth and postpartum BFF.Welcome to Motherhood, Bitches is your one-stop, no-filter guide to everything from swollen vulvas and dinner-plate areolas; from shitting in labour to the horror of postpartum haemorrhoids; from mindless sleep deprivation to salvaging a sex life when your pelvic floor has hit the floor. But mainly, it's a reassuring reminder that feeling slightly (or shockingly) out of control with a newborn baby human is entirely normalwe promise.Trade Review‘Nobody – and I mean nobody – has a way with words quite like Victoria. Candid, reassuring and laugh-out-loud hilarious, this book feels like a friend giving a series of pep talks during the hurricane season of pregnancy and new motherhood.’ Sarah Turner, The Unmumsy Mum ‘Striding confidently into all the topics the antenatal and baby groups tiptoe around. This gritty, honest, useful and at times, hilarious guide needs to be handed out with pregnancy notes. Victoria is the foul-mouthed, taboo-embracing, funny-anecdote-sharing, wildly-knowledgeable mate I needed through pregnancy and beyond. Laugh, gasp, learn lots and feel shoulder-dropping relief that you’re not alone.Your parenting bookshelf may be rammed, but nudge them down. Make space for this one, trust me.’Anna Mathur, psychotherapist and bestselling author
£15.86
Pinter & Martin Ltd. The Oxytocin Factor: Tapping the Hormone of Calm, Love and Healing
Book SynopsisIn recent years there have been exciting scientific discoveries about a hormone whose amazing role in the human body has long been neglected. Oxytocin is the powerful hormone involved in bonding, sex, and childbirth, as well as in relaxation and feelings of calm. It is the mirror image of the stress hormone adrenaline, which triggers the ‘fight or flight’ systems in the body. Much has been written about the latter, but the many-sided importance of oxytocin is at this point known only to those working in obstetrics and physiology and to some psychiatrists. The Oxytocin Factor is the first book to reveal the importance of the whole oxytocin system for a general audience. Both the new research findings and the potentially beneficial applications of this hormone in reducing anxiety states, stress, addictions, and problems of childbirth are fascinating and of great significance in all our lives.
£12.39
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Mama: Love, Motherhood and Revolution
Book SynopsisHow different would your life be if your priority were love? In this groundbreaking book, Antonella Gambotto-Burke encourages a complete re-evaluation of motherhood, showing that our lack of respect for maternal love is at the root of our widespread dissatisfaction with modern life. Written from the heart of a woman who was herself revolutionised by her experience of motherhood, this is a book that challenges, comforts and inspires, offering positive solutions through personal revelation and intellectual exploration with some of the greatest visionaries of childcare. Mama is not only the key to a better world, but to a better relationship – with yourself, your child and your life.Trade ReviewI was so drawn to this book - it had me by the title. I love this book and recommend it to anyone interested in raising wholehearted children, honouring motherhood and living with love. -- Lucinda Button * Juno *
£11.39
Random House Publishing Group Your Eight Year Old Lively and Outgoing
Book SynopsisThe eight-year-old child is an exuberant, outgoing bundle of energy; he meets every challenge head-on, willing to try almost anything. Sometimes parents are amazed at the enthusiasm and excitement with which their child greets the world.However, eight is also a time when the child begins to do a great deal of analyzing and evaluating, finding fault in himself and others--especially Mohter. How do parents help an eight-year-old through this up-and-down age? What should parents expect in their relationships with the child and how can life in the family be made easier? What will the child's relationship with friends and siblings be like? In the successful tradition of the Gesell institute series, Your Eight-Year-Old is a well-researched, highly accessible guide.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Twelve Hours Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old A Step by
Book SynopsisThere is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective Limited- Crying Solution that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night—and three hours in the day—by the age of twelve weeks old.Giordano is the mother of five children and one of the most sought-after baby sleep specialists in the country. The Washington Post calls her a baby sleep guru and an underground legend in the Washington area for her ability to teach newborns how to achieve that parenting nirvana: sleeping through the night. Her sleep plan has been tested with singletons, twins, triplets, babies with special needs, and colicky babies—and it has never failed.Whether you are pregnant, first-time parents, or parents who seek a different path with your second or third child, anyone can benefit from the Baby Coach’s popular system of regular feeding times, tw
£15.99
Random House USA Inc Drinking for Two: A Collection of Nutritious
Book SynopsisSelected as one of Food Network's "Best Healthy Cookbooks of 2019" and as a "favorite must-read" by The Bump, Drinking for Two is the perfect gift for pregnant women, the health conscious new mom, or any woman just trying to stay healthy! This book features 45+ delicious, plant-based mocktail recipes carefully crafted to deliver essential nutrients and antioxidants, and target common pregnancy symptoms, all leading to a healthy pregnancy. With recipes for flat, bubbly, apres-dinner, and warm comfort drinks, registered dietitians Diana Licalzi and Kerry Criss carefully developed and tested each mocktail to include whole foods and all-natural sweeteners. Quick-to-prepare recipes (including many that are gluten free!) feature plant-based and everyday ingredients that are healthy for mom and baby, accompanied by notes to highlight the benefits of various ingredients with respect to common pregnancy symptoms like nausea and swelling. The book also features other valuable nutrition information to help women modify their diets and stay healthy throughout their pregnancy. Recipes include: - No Way Rose - Mocktail Mule - Ging-osa - Virgin Mary - Sour Mock-a-rita - ...and many moreTrade Review"Each recipe is equally as delicious as it is nutrient-packed, meaning you can enjoy them through pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond. Plus, some recipes might even help combat nausea (score!). Mocktail, anyone?" -The Bump "As a registered dietitian nutritionist and author in fertility nutrition, it excites me to see a book like this hitting the shelves! Not only do the authors provide credible, research based information to guide their recommendations, but also offer incredible recipes (with nutrition tips) to inspire readers to take hold (and enjoy) their journey to (and through) pregnancy!" - Elizabeth Shaw MS RDN CLT CPT, Author of Fertility Foods Cookbook and Founder of ShawSimpleSwaps.com, a website and support community for maternal health (@bumps2baby) Say goodbye to boring prenatal beverages! Drinking for Two gives moms-to-be something to get excited about - delicious, healthy, and fun drinks to celebrate their special time. We'll cheers to that! - Whitney English and Alexandra Caspero, founders of Plant-Based Juniors Diana and Kerry have created a fun, useful and absolutely stunning collection of mocktail recipes. In Drinking for Two, they combine the basic steps for mixology with reliable, evidence-based nutrition advice for moms to be. I love the creative uses for ingredients, clever names for drinks and how they manage to highlight the attributes of classic cocktails, without the alcohol. Where was this book when I was pregnant?! - Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC cookbook author, culinary nutrition expert and mom of 3 "Drinking for Two is much more than the title implies. Yes, this book is filled with recipes and gorgeous photos for mouth-watering mocktails, but it also serves up easy-to-understand advice about how to have a healthy pregnancy. Kerry and Diana's clever concoctions are delicious, nutritious, and good to the last drop!" -Elizabeth Ward, MS, RDN, Author Expect the Best, Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy "Drinking For Two is a fun cookbook that has creative mocktail recipes that any pregnant woman can enjoy. The photos showcase the deliciousness of every mocktail, and each recipe has an insightful culinary tip, many of which help reduce food waste. This cookbook is a perfect gift for any expectant mother. I wish I had a copy when I was pregnant with my three kids!" -Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND award-winning nutrition expert and Wall Street Journal best selling author of The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook, The Easy 5-Ingredient Healthy Cookbook, Smart Meal Prep For Beginners, and The Greek Yogurt Kitchen
£14.39
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth Updated With New
Book SynopsisWhat you need to know to have the best birth experience for you. Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the female-centered Midwifery Model of Care, Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth gives expectant mothers comprehensive information on everything from the all-important mind-body connection to how to give birth without technological intervention. Filled with inspiring birth stories and practical advice, this invaluable resource includes:• Reducing the pain of labor without drugs—and the miraculous roles touch and massage play• What really happens during labor • Orgasmic birth—making birth pleasurable • Episiotomy—is it really necessary?
£13.99
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Your Self-Motivated Baby: Enhance Your Baby's
Book SynopsisA hands-on guide for communicating with babies in their first six months and nurturing their physical, social, and cognitive development, Your Self-Motivated Baby shows parents and other caregivers how to interact with very young infants and understand what they are expressing in their movements. Color photographs throughout the book show babies' motivation in play and how subtle interactions build bonding and encourage development. Following advice from author Beverly Stokes, a seasoned developmental movement educator, adults learn how to relate to babies and communicate effectively with them. Beverly Stokes makes it clear that preverbal babies are giving cues for caregiver participation very early on; it's up to us to try to understand them better. By communicating with babies sensitively in the first six months of their lives, we help them to establish the foundation for a healthy, confident, and joyful life. Beverly Stokes is a leader in developmental movement education whose book Amazing Babies Moving has been translated into five languages and is used together with its companion video series in university graduate and undergraduate programs in early childhood education, somatic psychology, and parenting programs internationally. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her partner, Dr. Louis Stokes.
£19.55
Random House USA Inc The Belly Book
Book SynopsisBefore you get to meet your baby, you spend a swell (so to speak) nine months getting acquainted with your growing belly. The first pregnancy journal devoted 100% to you and your belly, The Belly Book is organized by trimester and includes pages for “time-lapse” belly photos and ultrasound images, as well as prompts for writing about morning sickness, food cravings, maternity clothes you never want to see again, and much more.Her books radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting.- New York Times Book Review
£16.14
Quirk Books The Baby Owner's Manual: Operating Instructions,
Book SynopsisAt Last! A Beginner's Guide to Newborn Baby Technology. You've programmed your DVR, you've installed a wireless Internet connection, you can even check Facebook on your cell phone. But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel: a newborn baby. Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, "The Baby Owner's Manual" explores hundreds of frequently asked questions: What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns, you'll find the answers here - courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
£999.99
Random House USA Inc HusbandCoached Childbirth Fifth Edition
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£13.78
John Wiley & Sons Inc Potty Training For Dummies
Book SynopsisGiving practical solutions to a difficult topic, this work discusses setting expectations for your child according to her stage of development. The methods rely on patience, positive attention and reinforcement, good humor, and solid medical information.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Setting Up for Success. Chapter 1: Launching the Potty-Training Adventure. Chapter 2: Assembling Your Team. Chapter 3: Using the Tools of the Trade and Dressing for Success. Part II: It's All in the Timing. Chapter 4: Recognizing Readiness Signs. Chapter 5: Choosing the Right Time. Part III: Surefire Steps for Ditching Diapers. Chapter 6: Prepping for the Big Game. Chapter 7: Dancing the Potty Mambo. Chapter 8: Keeping a Good Thing Going. Chapter 9: Training Outside the Home. Part IV: Using Psych-Up Skills. Chapter 10: Staying on Message. Chapter 11: Understanding Your Trainee. Chapter 12: Getting By with a Little Help. Part V: Coping with Special Cases. Chapter 13: Managing Major-League Backsliding. Chapter 14: Dealing with Day-Slippers and Bed-Wetters. Chapter 15: Handling a Hardcore Balker. Chapter 16: Soiling Beyond Toddler Years. Chapter 17: Training Children with Disabilities. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Answers from the Expert. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pump Up Potty Prowess. Chapter 20: Ten Reasons to Let Your Child Lead. Chapter 21: Ten Woulda-Couldas If You Got Do-Overs. Index.
£10.92
Roaring Brook Press Kid Gloves: Nine Months of Careful Chaos
Book SynopsisIf you work hard enough, if you want it enough, if you're smart and talented and “good enough,” you can do anything. Except get pregnant. Her whole life, Lucy Knisley wanted to be a mother. But when it was finally the perfect time, conceiving turned out to be harder than anything she’d ever attempted. Fertility problems were followed by miscarriages, and her eventual successful pregnancy was plagued by health issues, up to a dramatic, near-death experience in labour and delivery. Kid Gloves follows Lucy’s personal transition into motherhood, and it also illustrates the history and science of reproductive health from all angles, full of curious facts and inspiring (and notorious) figures in medicine and midwifery.
£15.99
Rockridge Press The Ultimate Baby Book for New Dads: 100 Ways to
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£14.24
Rockridge Press First-Time Dad Journal: Monthly Prompts and
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£14.24
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder
Book SynopsisThis book offers friendly, realistic advice to support pregnant women and new mothers struggling with changing body image, eating disorders or postpartum depression. Self-care tips and recovery tools help women let go of social and self-imposed pressures, and embrace being good enough during the massive learning curve of new motherhood.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Chapter 1 - Body Image: Navigating Changes in Your Body and Your Identity. Chapter 2 - Hormone and Mood Changes: How to Radically Accept and Support Yourself through the Tsunami of Mood and Hormone Changes. Chapter 3 - Sleep Changes: Life Will Never Be the Same, But You Can Still Get Support and Create New Structures. Chapter 4 - How To Survive Nausea, Food Cravings, Breastfeeding, and Other Pregnancy and New Mommy Food Challenges. Chapter 5 - Good Breast, Bad Breast, Good Enough Breast: Stop 'Shoulding' on Yourself about Whether to Breast or Formula Feed and Find the Right Answer For You. Chapter 6 - Distress Tolerance: It's Okay Not to Be a Supermom. Chapter 7 - Spirituality, Recovery and Motherhood: Finding Creative Outlets and Alone Time, Even if it's Just Five Minutes a Day. Chapter 8 - Isolation and Support: The Dangers of Isolation and the Need for Support. Chapter 9 - Career, Working, Staying at Home: Discovering the Right Balance for You, Right Now. Chapter 10 - Advanced Maternal Age: Navigating Life as an "Older Mom". Appendices - Resources on Special Issues for Recovering Women.
£15.99
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Maternal Journal: A creative guide to journaling
Book SynopsisMaternal Journal is filled to the brim with ideas, support and inspiration to create your very own journal through your pregnancy, birth and parenthood. This easy-to-use and beautifully illustrated book will help you explore your creative voice and develop a regular journaling practice using artistic tools and techniques that fit in with everyday parenting. Inside, you will find more than 80 unique guided journal exercises created by leading artists, midwives, doulas and therapists to boost your creativity and wellbeing and help you reflect during this transformational stage of your life. Write a list poem with poet Hollie McNish, build a self-care alphabet with writer Laura Dockrill, or make your journaling manifesto with writer and performer Bryony Kimmings. Be a revolutionary mother with artist Barby Asante and explore daily drawings with live artist Bobby Baker. Based on the award-winning global community movement, led by artist and midwife Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and communications and content producer Samantha McGowan, Maternal Journal promotes the simple but radical concept of expressing thoughts, feelings and experiences creatively in a journal to promote positive mental health and wellbeing throughout your parenting journey.Trade Review"A brilliant creative guide to navigating and chronicling the momentous experience of pregnancy, birth and parenthood. An inspiration, a refuge and a solace. An essential addition to every family and extended family!" Louisa Buck, art critic
£16.99
Books on Demand Meisterin der Geburt: Das Selbstcoaching-Buch für
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£25.17
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Why Postnatal Recovery Matters
Book SynopsisDuring pregnancy the focus of antenatal preparation is the birth itself, and the importance of the postnatal period is often overlooked. Yet postnatal recovery (or a lack of it) can have consequences for the long-term health and wellbeing of both mother and baby. In Why Postnatal Recovery Matters Sophie Messager draws on her experience as a scientist and doula to show that thinking ahead to after the birth can get new families off to the best possible start.Trade ReviewReading the two quotes that open this book got me hooked, announcing a rather more holistic approach than the recent books that have proliferated on the postpartum. I simply could not stop reading this passionate, well-informed, urgent plea for changing our damaging culture of postpartum care all the way through to the acknowledgements. Sophie Messager is as authentic as she is authoritative on this topic. She skilfully interweaves stories of mothers whom she has supported, colleagues’ anecdotes and her own experience to support her clear and irrefutable argument: new mothers need rest, food, social support and bodywork. They need help, at a time when they are tired, vulnerable and facing our insane current cultural norms. Postnatal support for mothers is not the stuff of exotic traditions. It was available in England and Scotland in living memory. It is still a major cultural practice in many parts of the world. In Asia, ‘doing the month’ is institutionalised as part of the reproductive process. Yet each new mother needs to find her own formula with a ‘postnatal recovery plan’ suited to her personal circumstances. Based on both her extensive research and her personal experience as a Doula, Sophie proposes sensible resources that are pragmatic and accessible. For parents to be and new parents, this book is like a ‘buffet’, where they can pick and choose useful suggestions, all the way to recipes such as Sophie’s now famous ‘groaning’ cake or the postnatal chicken soup adapted from her husband’s Chinese cuisine. As a mother and an anthropologist working in this field, I resonate with many if not all the feelings expressed by the new mothers in this book. Their truth needs to be heard. This book is also a wakeup call for all professionals, policy makers and influencers. Perhaps even more than improving birth experiences, changing the culture of postnatal care (the ‘Cinderella’ of our global maternity services) is a top social priority. Sophie Messager’s genuine voice compels readers’ compassion not only as a scientist turned Doula but also as an inspiring storyteller. After reading this book, no one will turn up to visit a new family with a cuddly toy and expect tea to be served. Rather, they will bring a nutritious cake or casserole and perhaps offer a postnatal massage for the new mother. Françoise Barbira Freedman, Medical Anthropologist and University of Cambridge Founder of Birthlight -- Françoise Barbira Freedman, Medical Anthropologist and University of Cambridge Founder of BirthlightSophie’s book is a powerful call to action and essential reading not just for those who are pregnant or have had children – but for all of us. At some point in our lives we will come into contact with a loved one who is expecting or has recently had a child and Sophie’s book reminds us of an age-old universal wisdom about caring for the mother. The book is a wonderful resource including poignant personal stories. My hope is that the book will have a ripple effect. Caring for mothers during this precious period after birth is an avenue not just to look after two individuals (baby and mother) but a step towards creating better societies. Dr Johanna Riha, Mother and Consultant Epidemiologist -- Dr Johanna Riha, Mother and Consultant EpidemiologistAs an anthropologist, I found this book fascinating. As a pregnant woman, I found it essential. It completely changed how I thought about and approached the end of my pregnancy and planning for the oft-neglected time after birth. Sophie draws on cross-cultural wisdom and experience, as well as the scientific literature, to articulate how the exhausted, neglected, overwhelmed stereotype of new motherhood we have in our society isn’t an unavoidable universal but a relatively recent cultural choice. And, crucially, a choice we can be empowered to un-make with some care, planning, and support. Eleanor Fleming, Postgraduate Researcher, Department of Anthropology, Durham University -- Eleanor Fleming, Postgraduate Researcher, Department of Anthropology, Durham UniversityBy sharing the experiences and concerns of modern women during their postnatal journeys, Sophie unveils for us the wisdom of postpartum care across the globe and echoes the voices of traditional midwifery throughout time. Thorough research, easy to follow advice and lots of useful resources make this book a must read! Not only for mothers to be, but for all of those who understand that perinatal health is a key element to help our communities thrive. Laura Leongomez, Holistic Voice Therapist and Doula -- Laura Leongomez, Holistic Voice Therapist and DoulaI love this book. I have facilitated postnatal groups for many years, so I am acutely aware of the huge hole in support and information for those starting their lives as mothers. This book goes a long way towards filling that hole. Sophie is a scientist turned doula, so is beautifully qualified to offer practical, evidence-based information with compassion and empathy. She gives us pointers to things we should all know, but have somehow lost in our rushed and internet-obsessed world. Based on her four pillars of postnatal recovery - rest, nutrition, social support and bodywork - she gently guides us through practical steps to support an optimal postnatal recovery. Packed with common sense and wisdom, with enjoyable personal stories and references and resources second to none, this book has something for everyone who is pregnant or has just had a baby. I not only recommend it, I would go so far as to say I think it is essential reading. Becky Reed, Midwife and Postnatal Group Facilitator -- Becky Reed, Midwife and Postnatal Group FacilitatorThis book is bursting with common sense. It addresses an area of childbirth that has been desperately neglected. Sadly the postnatal period has been the brunt of modern cost cutting, leaving new mothers with very little in the way of support. Sophie captures the need for reestablishing some of the old traditions and customs. She introduces customs from around the world, emphasising the importance societies everywhere put on this special time. Sophie uses her “four pillars of postnatal recovery” to illustrate how vital postnatal recovery is to mother, baby and family. In a world where families are often living miles apart and new mothers do not have a close support network, where mothers are expected to bounce back to pre pregnancy “normal” and the pace of life is fast and constantly interrupted by technology, there is an enormous need for a book like this. Sophie offers sensible, realistic advice in an easy to read amusing book. I recommend it highly! Siobhan Taylor, Midwife and Community Postnatal Supporter -- Siobhan Taylor, Midwife and Community Postnatal Supporter"This is such an important book! Postnatal recovery is a routinely overlooked aspect of mothering. Sophie has written the perfect evidence-based and holistic practical resource. This book honours the often challenging transformation that takes place in the early parenting phase. I hope this book finds its way into the hands of anyone expecting a baby and anyone who supports them". Dr Rachel Reed, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery -- Dr Rachel Reed, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery
£10.96
Imprint Mind Body Baby Meditation
Book SynopsisMind Body Baby: Meditation is a board book that parents and their youngest can use together for bonding and to find the calm amidst life's daily stresses.
£10.38
VIRAGO The Brink of Being Talking About Miscarriage
Book SynopsisA captivating mixture of memoir, stories from the consulting room, history and science, The Brink of Being is a much-needed, comprehensive look at the common yet still taboo experience of miscarriage.
£14.24
Hodder & Stoughton Guiltfree Bottle Feeding
Book SynopsisYou are not a bad mother if you cant breastfeed.For decades mums have been told that breast is best, that breastfeeding is the single-most important thing we can do for our children. Despite this huge pressure on modern mums, the vast majority of us end up using formula. And we feel guilty.In Guilt-Free Bottle Feeding award-winning journalist Madeleine Morris and paediatrician Dr Sasha Howard challenge the simplistic message of breast is best, revealing what everybody knows, but nobody says out loud that bottle fed babies can grow up to be perfectly happy, healthy and smart. With a thorough yet accessible analysis of health science, parenting sociology and the modern media, the authors provide a balanced, much-needed and long-overdue voice, showing mothers who dont exclusively breastfeed why they are not failures.A mix of political and practical, Guilt-Free Bottle-Feedin
£10.44
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Somos la leche: Dudas, consejos y falsos mitos
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£21.85
Allen & Unwin Smart Mothering: What science says about caring
Book Synopsis'Natalie has a wealth of knowledge on so many topics and provides great bite-sized pieces of advice.' Nadia Lim'Finally a book that deals with the things that really matter, based on the actual science and a depth of clinical experience.' Nigel LattaPsychologist Dr Natalie Flynn has examined all the research on key baby topics such as feeding, sleeping and crying. The result? Smart Mothering, a revolutionary book that separates the facts from the opinions.Find out what research says about the dilemmas so many parents face: What if I can't breastfeed? Is it best to feed on demand? Can I leave my baby to cry? Should I vaccinate my baby? Is bed-sharing a good idea? Natalie provides the answers to these questions and many more.Smart Mothering is objective, accessible and practical. With helpful tips, succinct summaries and clear diagrams it demystifies the often confusing and overwhelming world of parenting. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make informed decisions about how best to care for their baby.
£15.29
Topix Media Lab How to Dad: An Illustrated Instruction Manual for
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£12.34
Sasquatch Books My Baby's Book: A Keepsake Journal for Parents to
Book SynopsisMy Baby's Book focuses on baby’s delivery and first few years. Prompts include a mix of short-answer questions, lists, fill in the blanks, and places for photos to record pregnancy/anticipation of the birth, arrival, family info, observations about baby’s appearance and temperament, firsts, growth milestones, home, family friends, and baby playmates. When complete, you'll have a nuanced portrait of your baby's life through reflections, memories, history, and stories - a keepsake to be cherished throughout their life. Sections include: About Us, Your Arriva, l About You, Showered, Firsts, Home, Adventure, Growing Up. This gorgeously crafted journal features the whimsical work of papercut artist Sarah Trumbauer throughout.Trade Review"Seattle author Anne Phyfe Palmer, yoga pioneer and mom has created a beautiful and compelling journaling tryptic with the release of the latter earlier this year."--Seattle's ChildTable of ContentsCONTENTSHow to Use This Book xxABOUT US xx Parent(s) xx Sibling(s) xx Family xx Extended Family xxYOUR ARRIVAL xx Pregnancy xx You’re Here! xx Birthday xx The Day You Were Born xxABOUT YOU xx Name xx Your Body xx Dressing You Up xx Interaction xx Night & Naptime xxSHOWERED xx Baby Shower xx Gifts xx Attention xx Letters xx Ceremonies & Rituals xxFIRSTS xxBaby xxToddler xxOut & About xxCommunication xxMovement xxHealth xxMore Firsts xxHOME xxYour First Home xxHometown xxADVENTURE xxSeasons xxTravel xxTransportation xxNature xxGROWING UP xxGrowth xxNutrition xxYou’re One Year Old! xxYour Second Year xxYour Third Year xxYour Fourth Year xxBeyond xx
£19.37
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. The New Father
Book SynopsisThe best-selling guide to the first year of fatherhood, trusted by hundreds of thousands of new dads and their partners.This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview of your baby's first year. It covers the milestones in your child's development; ways you can bond with your child and support your partner; and what's going on with you, as a new dad.The fourth edition of The New Father features a user-friendly new design and is updated from cover to cover with the latest information about healthcare, financial planning, parental leave and work-life balance, and much more. It incorporates the expertise of leading pediatricians and researchers, and the real-life experiences of hundreds of dads and mums.Illustrated with stress-relieving cartoons, The New Father is a friendly, readable, and inclusive compan
£999.99
Random House USA Inc The Organized Home for New Parents: How to Create
Book SynopsisCalling all new parents! Discover how to prepare for this new stage of life with this approachable (and realistic) guide from organising expert Ria Safford of RiOrganize. When your personal space sets the tone for how you start your day, the last thing you want to wake up to is a messy home. But between potty training, breastfeeding, and full-time jobs, who has the time to constantly clean up clutter? With Ria Safford's tried-and-true organising techniques, How to Be an Organized Parent will guide you through: * Organising for the home you have, not the home you want * Restructuring your spaces to be both beautiful and functional for your family's daily routines * Prepping your spaces for all seasons of early parenthood-from expecting your first child to sending the last one off to kindergarten * Using clever tricks to keep your kids happy and make your life as easy as possible. If you can relate to Ria's favourite catchphrase and often feel like your house is "crazy town bananaland," let this book be your go-to guide for creating a home that's beautiful, functional, and organised.Trade Review"Ría is one of a kind—she is like our organizing fairy godmother. She has helped us move homes, organized our lives, and afforded us the ability to tackle parenting with the absolute best systems in place throughout our home. She just gets it—she speaks “parent!” This book is a must—her straightforward, funny, and energetic approach to this book truly make it a must-have for any new or expecting parent."—Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita"This book is a must for all new parents. Ría gets the craziness of managing a home with young kids and has set up routine ready spaces in our home while making the process fun!"—Ciara"As a mom of three, I know how overwhelming it can be to keep up with the demands of a growing family. That's why I’m so thrilled that Ría wrote this book. It’s packed with actionable advice and proven strategies for bringing order to your home and your life."—Stacy Keibler“When I was pregnant with both of my girls, I went through a nesting phase where I wanted to get organized and prepared, but wasn’t sure what to prioritize for a newborn. That’s why I love that Ria is tackling this subject in her book and think it will be so helpful for new parents.” —Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, New York Times bestselling author and host of BDA Baby"Exceptionally well written, organized, and presented, this book is essential, invaluable, practical, and informative for expecting parents and even experienced parents with a new addition to their other children—making it especially and unreservedly recommended for personal and community library parenting collections."—Midwest Book Review
£18.75
Demeter Press A Diary to My Babies: Journeying Through
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£22.50
Rockridge Press The Pregnancy Workbook: Manage Anxiety and Worry
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£16.14
Sally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd Conscious Birthing: Yoga and Meditation for
Book SynopsisIn this new revised and condensed edition of The Complete Book of Yoga and Meditation for Pregnancy, Theresa adapts the ancient practice of yoga to the needs of contemporary women in pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood. In a beautiful volume, all postures are thoroughly explained in a simple format and accompanied with descriptive photographs. Conscious Birthing guides the reader through a safe and natural way of maintaining health, increasing vitality and preparing for a conscious and enjoyable birthing experience. This easy to follow guide has been designed to use as part of your everyday life, whether you have previous experience of yoga or not. Many postures are explained, plus the practice of yoga breathing, deep relaxation, meditation and creative visualisation which help women during pregnancy. These are also important for mental, physical and emotional health in preparation for birth. These practices increase your sense of wellbeing and health during pregnancy and after the birth. The importance and benefits of each posture is outlined including invaluable notes and precautions based on Theresas many years of experience in teaching yoga to pregnant women. The book includes birth stories written by women who have benefited from yoga during their pregnancies and in childbirth and there is discussion on the value of using specific essential oils and other natural remedies that can be used safely and effectively during labour and childbirth. There is also a postnatal yoga program which takes the reader through the first six months after birth detailing the correct and safest way to practice yoga from birth to six months after the birth.
£9.49
