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About What Was Lost
By Jessica Berger Gross. 2007
In this intimate anthology, twenty writers explore the grief and sadness--and hope--that living through a miscarriage can bring. Featuring such…
notable writers as Pam Houston, Joyce Maynard, Caroline Leavitt, Susanna Sonnenberg, and Julianna Baggott, among many others, About What Was Lost is the only book that uses honest, eloquent, and deeply moving narrative to provide much-needed solace and support on the subject of pregnancy loss. Today, as many as one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. And yet, many women are surprised to find that instead of simply grieving the end of a pregnancy, they feel as if they are mourning the loss of a child. Taken aback by their sorrow, they seek solace in similar perspectives--only to find that a silence and lingering stigma surrounds the topic. Revealing a wide spectrum of experiences and perspectives, this powerful collection offers comfort and community for the millions of women (and their loved ones) who experience this all-too-common kind of loss every year.A Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be: Stories That Celebrate a Very Special Time
By Colleen Sell. 2006
How to Exercise When You're Expecting
By Lindsay Brin. 2011
A simple, easy-to-follow guide for staying fit while pregnant and shedding the post-baby pounds after! Being a mom is the…
toughest job in the world. It's difficult to take time for yourself. Now, in How to Exercise When You're Expecting, even the busiest moms can learn how to stay strong and fit during their pregnancy and lose the post-baby weight after. Lindsay Brin, a women's fitness expert and creator of #1 bestselling Moms Into Fitness DVD series, shares insider tips to: ? Understanding and tackling food cravings ? Exercises that are safe to perform during different stages of pregnancy ? Preparing for labor through relaxation and yoga techniques ? How your body and metabolism changes after childbirth ? Keeping fitness and nutrition a priority when time is scarce Battle-tested through Lindsay's own pregnancies, How to Exercise When You're Expecting offers a before, during, and after guide that will get moms back in pre-baby shape-or better.The Unexpected When You're Expecting: Clear, Comprehensive, Month-by-Month Dread
By Mary K. Moore. 2008
The laugh-out-loud answer to the guide that has terrified millions! So the pregnancy test is positive, and the only thing…
growing faster than your appetite for anything fried is your list of questions: How long until I have to pay through the nose for maternity wear? Is there anything I can do to prevent the scrapbooking instinct from kicking in? Relax. The advice in this book will be as easily digested as the now - forbidden caffeine you used to chug by the vat. Sure, having your kidneys double as someone's couch sounds like kind of a downer, but that's just all the more reason why every pregnant woman needs this hysterical send-up. Mary K. Moore not only covers the 40 weeks of pregnancy but also tackles the stupor that is baby's first six months, including: Naming baby: fruit or action verb?; Birth plans: your dreams, a doctor's comic relief; The politics of choosing diapers: landfill landmines or inconvenient napkins?; Spotlighting the absurdity of pregnancy and shaking the sugar-coating off symptoms - get ready for the breasts of a stripper and the bladder of a Shriner. The Unexpected When You're Expecting is a must-have for anyone with a uterus.How to Exercise When You're Expecting
By Lindsay Brin. 2011
A simple, easy-to-follow guide for staying fit while pregnant and shedding the post-baby pounds after! Being a mom is the…
toughest job in the world. It's difficult to take time for yourself. Now, in How to Exercise When You're Expecting, even the busiest moms can learn how to stay strong and fit during their pregnancy and lose the post-baby weight after. Lindsay Brin, a women's fitness expert and creator of #1 bestselling Moms Into Fitness DVD series, shares insider tips to: ? Understanding and tackling food cravings ? Exercises that are safe to perform during different stages of pregnancy ? Preparing for labor through relaxation and yoga techniques ? How your body and metabolism changes after childbirth ? Keeping fitness and nutrition a priority when time is scarce Battle-tested through Lindsay's own pregnancies, How to Exercise When You're Expecting offers a before, during, and after guide that will get moms back in pre-baby shape-or better.Natural Wellness Strategies for Pregnancy
By Laurel Alexander. 2012
Like menopause, pregnancy brings about profound shifts in mind, body, and spiritual energy that create challenges and opportunity. This second…
book in the series offers sage advice for working with these shifts, a broad range of techniques that will connect those expecting with the joyful rite of passage in womanhood while helping them move towards a positive birth experience. These self-help strategies span from the physical, such as nutrition, diet and herbs, to the mental through meditation, imagery and ritual to help calm and focus the mind, as well as the more esoteric, such as using crystals, flower essences, and archetypes of the Goddess to balance the subtle energy system.The Big Book of Birth
By Erica Lyon. 2003
At lasteverything expecting moms need to know about giving birth Childbirth is one of the most significant events of any…
womans lifeand for many, also a source of enormous anxiety and fear. In The Big Book of Birth renowned childbirth educator and Realbirth Center founder Erica Lyon offers an antidote to that fear with a comprehensive and up- to-date guide to childbirth. Drawing from more than a decade of teaching expecting parents what really to expect, Lyon fills the void that currently exists in childbirth literature, offering clear, current, objective advice on everything from choosing your doctor or midwife, to the realities of assisted and cesarean births, to the many different pain-coping options you can use during delivery and proven techniques that can help you relax and often speed along your labor. The Big Book of Birth guides women through the four stages of labor, dispelling misconceptions and providing a wealth of objective information in a warm, welcoming, and well- organized format. A long-overdue resource, The Big Book of Birth gives expectant mothers the knowledge they need to approach childbirth with confidence and joy. .The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth
By Henci Goer. 1999
As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But…
when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birthit is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice. Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers: Cesareans Breech babies Inducing labor Electronic Fetal Monitoring Rupturing Membranes Coping with slow labor Pain medication Epistiotomy Vaginal birth after a Ceasarean Doulas Deciding on a doctor or midwife Choosing where to have your baby and much more . . . .Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
By Elisabeth Aron. 2008
For when you need the facts--not fear--about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of…
your pregnancy. Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries of many soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions such as:* Can I exercise during my first trimester? * Is canned tuna safe to eat throughout my pregnancy? * Do self-tanners contain chemicals I should be worried about?* I have to fly for work during my second trimester. Is this safe? * Is cookie-dough ice cream safe to eat? * Can I wear an underwire bra during my pregnancy? * I'm six months pregnant. Is it alright for me to have a glycolic peel facial? * Are peanuts safe to eat or will my baby develop a peanut allergy if I eat too many? * There is a lot of chlorine in my health club's pool. Is that a good or bad thing? Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts includes hundreds of entries on possible concerns--from apple cider to zinc and everything in between. In each entry, Dr. Aron identifies the item, the possible cause for concern, and explains the bottom line--whether it is something a woman should avoid completely, something to take a better-safe-than-sorry approach toward, or something that is perfectly fine.From the Trade Paperback edition.Hypertension in Pregnancy
By Alexander Heazell, Louise Kenny, Philip Baker. 2010
Hypertensive disorders are among the most common medical complications of pregnancy, with an incidence of approximately 6-10%. This spectrum of…
conditions includes essential hypertension, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. For patients with pre-existing hypertension, management ideally commences prior to conception, and continues through pregnancy to the postnatal period. This book provides information on the evidence-based management of women with hypertension throughout pregnancy, supported by important background information on the etiology, risk-factors and pathophysiology of these disorders. Illustrated with accompanying algorithms, tables and lists for quick reference on diagnostic criteria, drugs and side-effects, this book will help clinicians rapidly gain access to the information they need to care for these patients. This will to be of interest to all grades of obstetric trainees as well as specialists, obstetric anesthetists and anesthetic trainees, midwives and maternal-fetal physicians.The Day My Baby Was Born
By Lanita Mcmeekan-Cates. 2009
Inspiring Stories for Moms-to-Be | Real moms share their intimate birth stories Share in the beauty and wonder of the…
birth experience with this touching collection of true stories from 60 real moms, describing in their own words how their newborns came into the world. Their intimate recollections capture the remarkable range of birth experiences and remind us of the extraordinary bond that forms from this moment on. A great shower gift or self-purchase for expectant mothers that shares the amazing childbirth experience. Beautifully packaged to reflect the warmth, wonder, and mystery of the childbirth experience, The Day My Baby Was Born presents true stories from a wide variety of women about the different ways their child came into the world and the incredible bond this moment forms among all mothers.The Day My Baby Was Born gives moms-to-be a full sense of what to expect, through real stories from real people - the voices of friends, sisters, neighbors, and others sharing their own thoughts on the incredible moment.Dr. Spock's Pregnancy Guide
By Marjorie Greenfield. 2003
Pregnant? Congratulations! Now let an expert guide you through this exciting time. Pregnancy is a time of powerful emotions, dramatic…
changes, and plenty of questions. Noted obstetrician Marjorie Greenfield, M. D. , one of the new team of medical experts at The Dr. Spock Company, has written this authoritative book to answer all your questions and help ensure a happy, healthy pregnancy. Dr. Spock's Pregnancy Guidewill take you month by month through the thrilling journey to parenthood, with special focus on how to:Follow the development of your growing babyFind the right obstetrician or midwifeDeal with common symptoms and problemsPlan the kind of childbirth experience you wantGet good care every step of the way, and moreFor more than 50 years, Dr. Benjamin Spock was the world's best-known pediatrician. Drawing upon his trusted philosophy of baby and child care, a new generation of experts at The Dr. Spock Company brings today's moms and dads the latest in parenting, child-health, and pregnancy information. Be sure to pick upDr. Spock's Baby Basics,the first book in the Take Charge Parenting Guides series.Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies
By Matthew M. Miller, Sharon Perkins Rn. 2011
Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-beWhen it comes to pregnancy, dads' roles have changed so much in the past few decades…
that expectant fathers don't always know where to turn to for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Now they do!Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from dad's point of view.What to expect at doctor's visitsTips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhoodAdvice on birth plans, labor and delivery, and the first days and weeks of a baby's lifePacked with helpful information on the typical struggles and feelings expectant fathers face, Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike a wealth of useful information.The Natural Pregnancy Book, Third Edition
By Aviva Romm. 2014
A revised and updated edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring…
an integrative-based approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information.Over the last two decades, The Natural Pregnancy Book has ushered thousands of women through happy and healthy pregnancies. Addressing women's health from conception to birth, Dr. Romm describes herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and allays such familiar concerns as anxiety, fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. She also discusses the components of a healthy diet, with an emphasis on natural foods. New to this edition is integrative health advice based on Dr. Romm's new credentials as a Yale-trained physician, combined with her twenty years of experience as a midwife and herbalist.Pregnancy Sucks: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You Miserable
By Joanne Kimes, Sanford A. Tisherman. 2004
Discusses the physical, emotional, and social challenges that can occur during pregnancy, from dealing with morning sickness and weight gain…
to feuding with one's family over the baby's name to suspecting that one's husband is having an affairPrenatal Yoga: Reference to Go
By Nicole Kaufman, Olivia H. Miller, Diane Philos. 2003
Yoga is an ideal way for expectant mothers to enhance overall health, cope with the physical demands of pregnancy, and…
prepare for labor and birth. The physician-approved Prenatal Yoga: Reference to Go makes exercise easy with 50 beautifully and precisely illustrated warm-ups, poses, and meditations. Suggested combinations and coding by trimester help create adaptable routines.Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies
By Matthew M. Miller, Sharon Perkins Rn, Roger Henderson. 2012
Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-beDad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies is packed with practical, straightforward information for fathers-to-be, covering all…
of the logistical, physical, and emotional aspects of pregnancy from a dad's unique point of view.When it comes to pregnancy, dads' roles have changed so much in the past few decades that expectant fathers don't always know where to turn to for guidance and advice on this milestone event. Now they do!Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies covers:What to expect at doctor's visitsTips for being a supportive partner during pregnancy and preparing for fatherhoodAdvice on birth plans, labour and delivery, and the first days and weeks of a baby's lifePacked with helpful information on the typical struggles and feelings expectant fathers face, Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives first-time fathers and veteran dads alike a wealth of useful information.The Everything Health Guide To Postpartum Care
By Megan Francis, Kip Kozlowski. 2007
After all the anticipation of pregnancy and the joy associated with childbirth, many new mothers often find themselves unprepared -…
emotionally and physically - for what comes next. If you are: curious of how you'll feel after your baby is delivered, not sure of how to care for your body after a C-section, unsure of how to adjust to motherhood, or suffering from postpartum depression, you're not alone.If you're concerned about post-delivery complications or whether you'll need outside help during this sensitive time, this handy guide answers all of your questions and helps you take those first steps to getting back on track.From getting enough sleep and getting back in shape to answering all of your financial and health-care concerns - The Everything Health Guide to Postpartum Care offers expert, reassuring information on:Your hospital stay and post-delivery complicationsSex after deliveryWork after birthBreast, skin, and hair carePostpartum depressionWritten by a health writer and mother of four and reviewed by a certified midwife and registered nurse, The Everything Health Guide to Postpartum Care helps you feel and look your best after delivery.Perineal Trauma at Childbirth
By Khaled M. K. Ismail. 2017
This book aims to address all degrees of perineal trauma as well as interventions to reduce the risk of their…
occurrence and management of future pregnancies. Perineal trauma affects a significant number of women worldwide every year. The inadequate assessment and management of perineal trauma can cause significant complications to women at a very critical time of their life. These can consequently lead to serious long-term problems.Fully Fertile
By Jeanie Lee Bussell, Brian Kaplan, Tami Quinn, Beth Heller. 2008
The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition, and other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for…
women who are struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception. Natural methods based on Integrative Care for FertilityTM use a holistic approach to demonstrate how a home-based holistic fertility program can improve mind, body, and spirit, and in turn, maximize chances for conceiving. Photographs are provided to illustrate the proper yoga postures, and interspersed stories from yoga practitioners and experts present real-life struggles of infertility patients and victories that will inspire all women who are trying for a healthy pregnancy and birth. With more than 30 pages of new information, this updated edition also includes a study guide.