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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.Journeyman
By Sean Pronger. 2012
All young hockey players dream of one day playing in the NHL, but kids should be careful what they wish…
for. They may make it to the pros, as Sean Pronger did, only to end up playing for sixteen teams over eleven seasons. They may end up on a team with a player like the Great One but skate on his line only in practice, when the bona fide first-line centre has the flu. And they may end up drinking champagnebut only because their little brother has won the Stanley Cup. Anyone who’s gotten to the NHL the hard way has a story to tell. No one understands the game better than the guys on the fourth line who fight for their jobs every night. They know all too well what it’s like to watch from the press box or, worse, to be sent to the minors or traded. Sean Pronger has seen it all. He’s played for legendary coaches like Pat Burns and gone head-to-head with Doug Gilmour and Steve Yzerman in the faceoff circle. He was on the ice for perhaps the most notoriously violent attack in recent hockey history. While playing in the minors in Winnipeg he guzzled beer in an ice-fishing hut with grizzled veterans like John MacLean, and he caused international incidents with Doug Weight while playing in Europe. But none of that went to his head. Full of hilarious stories and self-deprecating jokes, Journeyman is in the end a story not only about achieving a dream, but about realizing you’ve achieved it. .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.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.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.Wombs in Labor
By Amrita Pande. 2014
New 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!My First Goal
By Mike Brophy. 2011
Every player who ever scored in the NHL has a different story about his first goal. For some, like Wayne…
Gretzky, Gordie Howe, or Phil Esposito, their first goal was just one of many they would score in their long and illustrious careers. For others, their first goal was also their last. Sports journalist Mike Brophy has interviewed fifty players about their first NHL goal, and the result is a wide-ranging wealth of personal stories that include high-profile former NHLers and many of the game's best players from today. Some players, such as Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, scored in their first NHL game. Others were not so lucky. Jim Vesey, for example, scored his only NHL goal into an empty net. With lots of direct quotes from the players themselves and Brophy supplying the tantalizing background information and career highlights, this book is a treat for hockey fans young and old.From the Trade Paperback edition.Baby Proof: Mocktails For The Mom-to-be
By Nicole Nared. 2017
What to drink when you re expecting When blogger Nicole Nared-Washington got pregnant she knew she…
was going to miss Bellinis with her girlfriends and a glass of wine with dinner and then she realized she this was an opportunity to stay social and fun without the booze In Baby Proof Nared-Washington shares the 50 recipes that got her through dinner parties barbecues date nights and even morning sickness She uses fresh fruit and herbs to create non-alcoholic drinks such as Baby Sunrise White Grape and Basil Spritzer Raspberry Leaf Sangria You don t need the spirits to enjoy the cocktail honestlyProactive Support of Labor
By Paul, Paul Reuwer, Hein Bruinse, Arie Franx, Reuwer, Bruinse, Hein, Franx, Arie. 2010
Proactive Support of Labor enhances professional labor and delivery skills by providing the expertise for preventing prolonged labor which is…
the root-cause of women's dissatisfaction with the experience of childbirth. Step-by-step, evidence-based guidance on good practice during labor is given, including fetal and maternal monitoring, pain relief, and the prevention and timely correction of everyday labor disorders. It leaves no aspect of childbirth practice untouched. Included are guidance on adequate pre-labor education, psychological support, and well-defined birth-planning - including strict diagnoses and timely corrective measures in abnormal labor, and constant audit of all procedures. The birth-plan promotes team spirit between obstetricians, midwives and nurses, good communication, and sound organization. Proactive Support of Labor strikes a new balance between natural birth and intervention and invariably enhances women's satisfaction with the childbirth experience. The book will be essential reading for obstetricians, midwives, labor room nurses, and maternal-fetal medicine specialists and trainees.Do I need more protein?Am I getting enough nutrients for the baby?How do I defend my decision to stay vegan?These…
questions and more are on the minds of vegan moms-to-be who want to maintain their lifestyle but still nurture a healthy baby. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a vegan pregnancy is not only possible, it's also healthy and completely safe. With this helpful guide, you will learn about all aspects of vegan pregnancy from conception to bringing home baby, including:Which foods to eat (and avoid!) to get optimum nutrients for you and babyHow to deal with disapproval from family and friendsMethods to ensure a vegan-friendly hospital birthSetting up a vegan nursery for the babyPacked with information for both moms and dads, including 150 nutritious and healthy recipes for the whole family, this book is the ultimate resource for parents who want the best for their baby--without sacrificing the vegan life!Don't Just Stand There
By Beegee Tolpa, Jon Lichtenstein, Elissa Stein. 2007
Don't Just Stand There delivers! Written by a husband and wife team, this guidebook outlines everything an expectant father needs…
to know to navigate the big day. Dads get clear direction on what to bring, how to calm and soothe, what to say and, more important, what to definitely not say. A chapter on the stages of labor makes it easy to track what's happening when, while guiding mom to mention her preferences ahead of time. With witty illustrations and confidence-inspiring advice throughout, it's an essential for expecting parents.Labor of Love: Gestational Surrogacy and the Work of Making Babies
By Heather Jacobson. 2016
While the practice of surrogacy has existed for millennia, new fertility technologies have allowed women to act as gestational surrogates,…
carrying children that are not genetically their own. While some women volunteer to act as gestational surrogates for friends or family members, others get paid for performing this service. The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the United States, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews not only surrogate mothers, but also their family members, the intended parents who employ surrogates, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process. Seeking to understand how gestational surrogates perceive their vocation, she discovers that many regard surrogacy as a calling, but are reluctant to describe it as a job. In the process, Jacobson dissects the complex set of social attitudes underlying this resistance toward conceiving of pregnancy as a form of employment. Through her extensive field research, Jacobson gives readers a firsthand look at the many challenges faced by gestational surrogates, who deal with complicated medical procedures, delicate work-family balances, and tricky social dynamics. Yet Labor of Love also demonstrates the extent to which advances in reproductive technology are affecting all Americans, changing how we think about maternity, family, and the labor involved in giving birth. For more, visit http://www.heatherjacobsononline.com/A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers to Be: Celebrating a very special time
By Colleen Sell. 2012
A Cup of Comfort Stories for Mothers to Be is a celebration of a very extraordinary time in your life…
- the nine months that make you into a mother. The three stories in A Cup of Comfort for Mothers to Be bring the heartwarming stories of pregnant women to life. These touching accounts of the most exciting months of a new mother's life are sure to warm your heart - and those of the loved ones who surround you during this emotional and amazing period of your life.