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Moon Spotlight Prince Edward Island: 2012
By Andrew Hempstead. 2012
Moon Spotlight Prince Edward Islandis a 60-page compact guide covering the best of Canada's smallest province, including Charlottetown, Queens County,…
Prince County, and Cavendish. Travel writer and photographer Andrew Hempstead offers his firsthand advice on what sights are must-sees, and sightseeing highlight maps make planning your time easy. This lightweight guide is packed with recommendations on sights, entertainment, shopping, recreation, accommodations, food, and transportation. Helpful maps guide travelers through this cultivated Canadian locale. This Spotlight guidebook is excerpted fromMoon Atlantic Canada.Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby
By Siobhan Dolan. 2013
Having a baby is one of nature's true blessings and miracles. And yet when it comes to getting the facts…
about pregnancy, it becomes complicated. What you want to have at your fingertips is the most accurate, accessible, up-to-date pregnancy health information available. And now you do. Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby is a no-nonsense, fact-based guide that empowers every mom-to-be. The choices you make, starting now, can have a major impact on your pregnancy and your baby's health. No matter where you start, these clear explanations, research-based advice, and smart recommendations from a leading expert will provide everything you need to know to have a smooth, energetic, joyful pregnancy. Brought to you by the nation's most trusted source on pregnancy, the March of Dimes, which has devoted billions to support scientific research and discover the best health practices for babies and moms, Healthy Mom, Health Baby is the essential guide for any mom-to-be.Birth Plans For Dummies
By Rachel Gurevich, Sharon Perkins Rn. 2013
The easy, trusted way to develop a birth planAs an expectant mother and parent, navigating all of the information and…
options for labor and delivery can be cumbersome and confusing. Birth Plans For Dummies, is the ultimate resource guide to help you understand, develop, and implement a plan for the birth of your baby.A birth plan is a communication tool for expectant mothers and those involved in the delivery of a child. The plan explains the mother's preferences for labor and delivery and eliminates any confusion. There are a wide variety of methods, strategies, and techniques available to pregnant women preparing for delivery--and this hands-on, friendly guide covers them all.Covers choosing the setting and method that best fits the mothers needs and wishesInforms expectant parents about the numerous pain management and labor intervention optionsProvides instruction on developing and writing a birth plan and putting it into actionIf you are an expectant mother or parent looking for a guide to help develop a plan for the birth of your child, then Birth Plans For Dummies is the perfect book for you.Embodying the Problem: The Persuasive Power of the Teen Mother
By Jenna Vinson. 2018
The dominant narrative of teen pregnancy persuades many people to believe that a teenage pregnancy always leads to devastating consequences…
for a young woman, her child, and the nation in which they reside. Jenna Vinson draws on feminist and rhetorical theory to explore how pregnant and mothering teens are represented as problems in U.S. newspapers, political discourses, and teenage pregnancy prevention campaigns since the 1970s. Vinson shows that these representations prevent a focus on the underlying structures of inequality and poverty, perpetuate harmful discourses about women, and sustain racialized gender ideologies that construct women’s bodies as sites of national intervention and control.Embodying the Problem also explores how young mothers resist this narrative. Analyzing fifty narratives written by young mothers, the recent #NoTeenShame social media campaign, and her interviews with thirty-three young women, Vinson argues that while the stigmatization of teenage pregnancy and motherhood does dehumanize young pregnant and mothering women, it is at the same time a means for these women to secure an audience for their own messages. More information on the author's website (https://jennavinson.com)Empty Arms
By Pam Vredevelt. 1984
They are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear. As joy and anticipation dissolve into confusion and grief,…
painful questions refuse to go away: Why me? What did I do wrong? Doesn't God care? With the warmth and compassion of a licensed counselor and a Christian woman who has suffered miscarriage herself, Pam Vredevelt offers sound answers, advice, and reassurance to the woman fighting to maintain faith in this heartbreaking situation. Now in a fresh, contemporary cover, Empty Arms: Emotional Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy is the essential guidebook through the agony of losing a child.From the Trade Paperback edition.The Art of Pregnancy Photography
By Jennifer George. 2008
Capturing the beauty of pregnancy through photographs is an increasingly popular trend, and this timely guide covers the basics of…
maternity photography from both artistic and business standpoints. The details of creating a successful maternity portrait are addressed, including how to select a meaningful location, what props and fabrics to use, how to pose the subject, and how to produce a flattering lighting scheme. Helpful digital effects that can enhance skin tone and impart a wide variety of polished and artistic effects are discussed, as are tactics for incorporating other family members in the portrait. Also included are tips for building a strong connection with the subject that can lead to a profitable, lifelong client relationship.Bumpology
By Linda Geddes. 2013
Can I eat peanuts during pregnancy? Do unborn babies dream? Can men get pregnancy symptoms too? How much do babies…
remember? How can I get my baby to sleep through the night? The moment she discovers she's pregnant, every woman suddenly has a million questions about the life that's developing inside her. Linda Geddes was no different, except that as a journalist writing for New Scientist magazine she had access to the most up-to-date scientific research. What began as a personal quest to find the truth behind headlines and information that didn't patronize or confuse is now a brilliant new book. In Bumpology, Geddes discusses the latest research on every topic that expectant parents encounter, from first pregnancy symptoms to pregnancy diet, the right birth plan, and a baby's first year.eat too much, as it may raise the baby's risk of diabetes. But don't diet, either, as that could have a similar effect. Avoid exercise, as it could trigger a miscarriage, but stay active. Just thinking about these things is enough to raise anyone's blood pressure--but pregnant women need to be careful about that, too, because stress can be bad for the baby. Geddes cuts through the confusion with wisdom, and wit.Packed with astonishing facts, Bumpology answers any question you've ever wondered about having a baby.Vancouver Special
By Charles Demers. 2009
Vancouver is at a crossroads in its history--host to the 2010 Winter Olympics and home to the poorest neighborhood in…
Canada, it is a young, multicultural city with a vibrant surface and a violent undercoat. In Vancouver Special, an alternative guidebook, writer and performer Charles Demers digs deep to examine the past, present, and future of Vancouver, shedding light on the various strategies and influences that have made the city what it is today (and what it should be). Vancouver Special is a love letter to the city, taking a no-holds-barred look at Lotusland with verve, wit, and insight.Nursing Your Baby 4e
By Karen Pryor, Gale Pryor. 2005
For more than 40 years, mothers have depended on the wisdom and warmth of Nursing Your Baby. Now authors Karen…
Pryor and her daughter Gale Pryor have revised and updated their classic guide for today's generation of women. New information includes: Up-to-date studies on health benefits for breastfed infants and breastfeeding mothers Tips for getting the best start on breastfeeding during the first hours, weeks, and months after birth Breastfeeding advice for working mothers Legal rights as a nursing mother Choosing and using a breast pump How fathers and families can support new nursing mothers With its unique blend of support, science, and research, this classic guide will continue to encourage mothers to nurse their babies as long as they both desire.The Complete Organic Pregnancy
By Alexandra Zissu, Deirdre Dolan. 2006
While being pregnant is thrilling, the responsibility of a growing baby can provoke anxiety about what is and isn't safe.…
In The Complete Organic Pregnancy, Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu address how you can minimize your exposure to the invisible toxins that surround us—in everything from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics to furniture, rugs, air, and water. Step by step, they tell you where dangerous chemicals are lurking, why it's so important to avoid them when pregnant, and what you can do before, during, and after your pregnancy to protect your child. In this exhaustively researched book, the authors (calmly) talk parents-to-be through everything from the safest laundry detergent to which crib mattresses contain toxic flame retardants. You'll find out how to choose the right face cream, plastic water bottles, household cleaners, types of fish, and much more—all with an eye toward keeping you and your baby safe and healthy. The Complete Organic Pregnancy also features a collection of personal diaries from well-known writers and organophiles, including Barbara Kingsolver and Marion Nestle, as well as recipes from organic chefs. Required reading for anyone heading into this exciting stage of life, The Complete Organic Pregnancy is your chance to make a difference for your children, even before they're born.From She-Wolf to Martyr: The Reign and Disputed Reputation of Johanna I of Naples
By Elizabeth Casteen. 2015
In 1343 a seventeen-year-old girl named Johanna (1326–1382) ascended the Neapolitan throne, becoming the ruling monarch of one of medieval…
Europe's most important polities. For nearly forty years, she held her throne and the avid attention of her contemporaries. Their varied responses to her reign created a reputation that made Johanna the most notorious woman in Europe during her lifetime. In From She-Wolf to Martyr, Elizabeth Casteen examines Johanna's evolving, problematic reputation and uses it as a lens through which to analyze often-contradictory late-medieval conceptions of rulership, authority, and femininity. When Johanna inherited the Neapolitan throne from her grandfather, many questioned both her right to and her suitability for her throne. After the murder of her first husband, Johanna quickly became infamous as a she-wolf—a violent, predatory, sexually licentious woman. Yet, she also eventually gained fame as a wise, pious, and able queen. Contemporaries—including Francesco Petrarch, Giovanni Boccaccio, Birgitta of Sweden, and Catherine of Siena—were fascinated by Johanna. Drawing on a wide range of textual and visual sources, Casteen reconstructs the fourteenth-century conversation about Johanna and tracks the role she played in her time’s cultural imaginary. She argues that despite Johanna’s modern reputation for indolence and incompetence, she crafted a new model of female sovereignty that many of her contemporaries accepted and even lauded.Latina Adolescent Childbearing in East Los Angeles
By Pamela I. Erickson. 1998
Preventing teen pregnancy has become a national goal, but a one-size-fits-all strategy for achieving it may never be found. Because…
varying social and cultural factors lead to pregnancy among different ethnic/class groups, understanding these factors is essential in designing pregnancy prevention programs that work. This book explores the factors that lead to childbearing among Latina adolescents.Pamela Erickson draws on both quantitative data and case histories to trace the pathways to motherhood for Latina teens. After situating her study within current research on teen pregnancy, she looks specifically at teen mothers enrolled in programs at Women's Hospital in East L.A. She describes the teens' relationships to their babies' fathers and their own families and discusses how these relationships affect whether teen mothers want to become pregnant, their use of prenatal, postpartum, and family planning services, and their ability to prevent a repeat pregnancy. Erickson describes culturally appropriate intervention efforts and assesses the limitations of prevention programs in institutional settings such as schools and clinics.Muslim Midwives
By Avner Giladi. 2015
This book reconstructs the role of midwives in medieval to early modern Islamic history through a careful reading of a…
wide range of classical and medieval Arabic sources. The author casts the midwife's social status in premodern Islam as a privileged position from which she could mediate between male authority in patriarchal society and female reproductive power within the family. This study also takes a broader historical view of midwifery in the Middle East by examining the tensions between learned medicine (male) and popular, medico-religious practices (female) from early Islam into the Ottoman period and addressing the confrontation between traditional midwifery and Western obstetrics in the first half of the nineteenth century.Adoring the Saints
By Joel Sherzer, Yolanda Lastra, Dina Sherzer. 2009
Mexico is famous for spectacular fiestas that embody its heart and soul. An expression of the cult of the saint,…
patron saint fiestas are the centerpiece of Mexican popular religion and of great importance to the lives and cultures of people and communities. These fiestas have their own language, objects, belief systems, and practices. They link Mexico's past and present, its indigenous and European populations, and its local and global relations. This work provides a comprehensive study of two intimately linked patron saint fiestas in the state of Guanajuato, near San Miguel de Allende - the fiesta of the village of Cruz del Palmar and that of the town of San Luis de la Paz. These two fiestas are related to one another in very special ways involving both religious practices and their respective pre-Hispanic origins. A mixture of secular and sacred, patron saint fiestas are multi-day affairs that include many events, ritual specialists, and performers, with the participation of the entire community. Fiestas take place in order to honor the saints, and they are the occasion for religious ceremonies, processions, musical performances, dances, and dance dramas. They feature spectacular costumes, enormous puppets, masked and cross-dressed individuals, dazzling fireworks, rodeos, food stands, competitions, and public dances. By encompassing all of these events and performances, this work displays the essence of Mexico, a lens through which this country's complex history, religion, ethnic mix, traditions, and magic can be viewed.Wombs in Labor
By Amrita Pande. 2014
Fodor's Toronto: with Niagara Falls & the Niagara Wine Region
By Fodor'S Travel Guides. 2017
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80…
years. Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Toronto, including superb museums and art galleries, outstanding global cuisine, and the edgy spirit of Queen West. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first trip or your fifth.This travel guide includes:· Dozens of full-color maps · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks· Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as the CN Tower, Historic Distillery District and St. Lawrence Market· Side Trips from Toronto including Niagara Falls, Stratford, Southern Georgian Bay, The Muskokas and Niagara Wine Region· Covers: Harbourfront and the Islands, Old Town and Distillery District and Dundas Square AreaNew Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding: American Academy of Pediatrics
By Faap, Joan Younger Meek, Ibclc. 2002
Offering the most up-to-date information and statistics about the benefits of nursing, sage advice on how to establish a breastfeeding…
routine, and troubleshooting tips, the second edition of New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding will provide new and expectant moms with everything they need to know about breastfeeding. It takes time (and practice ) for mom and baby to adjust to the new routine. Helping to smooth the process, this book provides easy- to-understand guidance and the latest medical findings to ensure that the breastfeeding experience is a healthy and positive one. Complete with more than 50 illustrations and drawings, numerous Q&A sidebars addressing common questions and concerns, and a handy list of other breastfeeding resources, New Mothers Guide to Breastfeeding is an indispensable tool. This updated version covers more than a decades worth of the latest research, including: * New research on ways breastfeeding can stave off childhood allergies and obesity * Expanded coverage of proper nutrition for nursing mothers, including vitamin, mineral, and supplementation recommendations * Information for mothers preparing for the first feeding and adjusting to home, family, and work as a nursing mother * Proven ways to establish a nursing routine and what to do when mom returns to work * Information on handling special situations like premature birth and C-sections * Mom-tested solutions to common breastfeeding challenges Under the direction of one of the countrys preeminent lactation experts, editor-in-chief Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, RD, FAAP, IBCLC, this outstanding guide was developed with the assistance of numerous contributors from the AAP and is the essential resource for getting new moms and their babies off to the healthiest start possible.Making a Baby
By Debra Fulghum Bruce, Samuel Thatcher. 2000
You may have waited a long time. You may have tried and tried. Now your chances of having a baby…
are better than ever! There have been remarkable advances in fertility technology and choices in the last few years, with pregnancy success rates skyrocketing. Now Making a Baby provides the information you need to become your most fertile--and increase your chances for having the baby you've always wanted. Up-to-date, comprehensive, written with compassion and clarity, this book reveals how to protect, increase, and extend your fertility, with essential information on: - The optimal frequency, timing, and sexual positions for getting pregnant - Surprising new findings on which foods and exercise programs boost fertility--and which ones actually decrease your chances - Advances in baby-boosting medications--and a complete assessment of risks, costs, and alternatives - Breakthrough medical techniques that help achieve pregnancy without the risk of multiples - Avoiding the common--and often hidden--threats to fertility at work, at home, and in public places - Choosing the A. R. T. (assisted reproductive technology) that's right for you - Special issues for midlife mothers - What every man should know about his long-term reproductive health - How to minimize emotional stress and keep your relationship strong - How to work with your HMO to get the right treatments--at the right cost This detailed, insightful, and meticulously researched book will help guide you to a wonderful new beginning as a parent!The Everything Pregnancy Book: All you need to get you through the most important nine months of your life!
By Paula Ford-Martin. 2014
You just got that positive pregnancy test and suddenly you feel lost in a sea of questions, concerns, what-ifs, and…
what-nows? To navigate this new world of body changes, blood tests, mood swings, and baby gear, you need a helpful guide that’s with you from the first positive test to the last push. Luckily, this is the ideal guide for soon-to-be moms who are unsure of what to do after they get the big news.Completely revised and packed with even more information, this month-by-month resource walks you through the different phases of pregnancy and offers practical advice on:Understanding physical and emotional changesSelecting the right diet for you and babyUnderstanding prenatal tests and screeningsChoosing the best labor and delivery optionsBudgeting for the new addition to the familyThis new edition also includes the latest information on nutrition, finding alternative care and treatments (yoga, anyone?), and checklists and worksheets to help parents-to-be plan for any occasion. This indispensable guide gives you the inspiration, support, and advice you need to get through your pregnancy--and beyond!The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book: What To Eat To Ensure A Healthy Pregnancy
By Kimberly A Tessmer. 2004
The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you break down all that confusing information about prenatal vitamins, calorie counting, and smart…
food shopping. From getting healthy before conceiving to staying fit through each stage of pregnancy, you can shape your eating and exercise habits to contribute positively to your well-being-and ultimately, your baby's. The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book helps you design a well-balanced diet that's right for you and your baby, whether you're a teenage mother-to-be, an older expecting mom, or somewhere in between.With this engaging and enlightening book at your side, you can:Get the real deal on controversial foods such as fish, tea, wine, and cheeseAvoid harmful food additives and over-the-counter medicationsMake informed decisions in the supermarket and kitchenIndulge some cravings - and beat othersLearn the best ways to cope with the discomforts of pregnancyAssess which vitamins and minerals are most important during each trimesterand moreComplete with tips on prenatal care for your baby and methods for regaining your pre-baby figure, The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book is your complete resource for planning a healthy pregnancy from beginning to end!