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Spa Mama: Pampering for the Mother-to-Be
By Stacy Denney. 2005
The founder and CEO of Belly Friendly shares nine months&’ worth of revitalizing treatments designed to inspire well-being throughout pregnancy.…
In Spa Mama, day spa owner and new mom Stacy Denney presents facials for hormonally challenged skin, massages to ease all those new aches and pains, reflexology to fight morning sickness, healthy snacks for eating for two, and gentle prenatal yoga. There are even tips for looking good in those less-than-flattering post-delivery mother-and-child hospital snapshots. Witty and wise commentary throughout brings much-needed humor to those panic-filled Will I ever see my toes again? moments, while stylish illustrations demonstrate that a bump is the ultimate fashion accessory. A relaxed mommy makes for a healthy, happy baby. Spa Mama leads the way.American Medical Association Girl's Guide to Becoming a Teen: Getting Used to Life in Your Changing Body
By American Medical Association. 2006
A girl&’s straightforward, accessible, and nonjudgmental guide to everything they need to know about adolescence and growing up. Becoming a…
teen is an important milestone in every girl&’s life. It&’s especially important at this time to get answers and advice from a trusted source. The American Medical Association Girl&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen is filled with invaluable advice to get you ready for the changes you will experience during puberty. Learn about these important topics and more: · Puberty and what kinds of physical and emotional changes you can expect—from your developing body to your feelings about boys · The importance of eating the right foods and taking care of your body · Your reproductive system inside and out · Starting your period—what it means and how to handle it · Thinking about relationships and dealing with new feelings The American Medical Association Girl&’s Guide to Becoming a Teen will help you understand the health issues that are of most concern to teenage girls, and will teach you how to be safe, happy, and healthy through these years. &“Girls covers the physical and emotional changes that puberty brings, along with solid tips about grooming, diet, exercise, and other health issues, such as eating disorders. . . . Girls will find plenty of useful information.&” —BooklistShow Dad How
By Shawn Bean. 2020
Be the coolest, smartest dad with this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to 156 things a dad needs to know from…
conception through baby’s first year.For dads who are excited to be involved with their new baby, but might not quite know where to start, Show Dad How is an ideal resource. From practical to playful, 156 awesome things every new father needs to know—one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative, often hilariously illustrated, step-by-step activities, dads-to-be learn how to do dozens of useful (and fascinating and important and sometimes surprisingly fun) tasks, including:- Preparing to impregnate- Recognizing the signs of pregnancy- Childproofing a home- Delivering a baby in the subway- Handling diaper disasters- Making bath time fun- Inventing a fairy tale- Mixing formula the right way- Making baby laugh-And much, more morePresented in the bold visual style of the award-winning Show Me How series, drawing on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, this is an innovative reference book that can and will be enjoyed as a work of art and as a quirky, thoughtful gift. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Dad How is a real-life resource that can turn dad into an expert in any situation, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.Show Mom How
By Sarah Hines Stephens. 2011
Find humor, help, and inspiration in this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to 166 things a mom needs to know from…
pregnancy through baby’s first year.Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know—one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood, including:- Sharing the news of a pregnancy- Decorating the nursery- Swaddling a newborn- Coping with teething- Celebrating a birthday- Inducing labor naturally- Trimming baby’s nails- Painting under plastic wrap-And much, much morePresented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.Traumatic Childbirth
By Jeanne Watson Driscoll, Cheryl Tatano Beck, Sue Watson. 2014
Postpartum depression has become a more recognized mental illness over the past decade as a result of education and increased…
awareness. Traumatic childbirth, however, is still often overlooked, resulting in a scarcity of information for health professionals. This is in spite of up to 34% of new mothers reporting experiencing a traumatic childbirth and prevalence rates rising for high risk mothers, such as those who experience stillbirth or who had very low birth weight infants. This ground-breaking book brings together an academic, a clinician and a birth trauma activist. Each chapter discusses current research, women’s stories, the common themes in the stories and the implications of these for practice, clinical case studies and a clinician’s insights and recommendations for care. Topics covered include: mothers’ perspectives, fathers’ perspectives, the impact on breastfeeding, the impact on subsequent births, PTSD after childbirth and EMDR treatment for PTSD. This book is a valuable resource for health professionals who come into contact with new mothers, providing the most current and accurate information on traumatic childbirth. It also presents mothers’ experiences in a manner that is accessible to women, their partners, and families.The First-Time Mom’s Breastfeeding Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide from First Latch to Weaning
By Chrisie Rosenthal. 2020
The simple, effective breastfeeding guide for first-time parents When you're learning to breastfeed your first baby, the right support is…
essential. The First-Time Mom's Breastfeeding Handbook is the perfect encouraging, nonjudgmental guide to take you week-by-week through the first year and beyond. This easy-to-use reference can answer your most pressing breastfeeding questions—and empower you to give your baby a healthy head start. With insight from a professional lactation consultant (and mother of three), you'll get tons of fundamental knowledge, with advice for latching, positioning, establishing a feeding routine that fits your lifestyle, breast pumping and bottle feeding, and more. Learn how to troubleshoot 21 of the most common issues step-by-step during your first year and beyond—and get info on weaning whenever the time is right. The First-Time Mom's Breastfeeding Handbook includes: One step at a time—Find straightforward guidance as you progress through weekly and monthly breastfeeding goals for baby's first year. For every mom—Get nonjudgmental support for your life and breastfeeding style, including advice and encouragement for working moms. Health and wellness—Learn how to nurture your physical and mental health, and discover resources for when you need a little extra help. Find support on your feeding journey with The First-Time Mom's Breastfeeding Handbook.Midwifery for Expectant Parents: A Modern Guide to Choosing the Birth That's Right for You
By Aubre Tompkins. 2020
A 21st-century guide to midwifery—tons of up-to-date information for expectant parents Whether you're in your third trimester or trying to…
conceive, knowledge is power when it comes to making important decisions about what kind of care you'll receive during pregnancy and childbirth. Midwifery for Expectant Parents is your resource for information about modern midwifery, letting you navigate your pregnancy journey with confidence and strength. It's never too early or too late to educate yourself and know your choices. Discover how midwifery blends evidence-based medical treatment with a respectful, supportive approach that puts you and your needs first from preconception to postpartum. Midwifery for Expectant Parents includes: All about midwifery—Get an extensive introduction to midwifery, including its benefits, history, philosophy, methodology, and more. Support for every stage—Explore helpful information that walks you through every stage of the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum process and explains how a midwife will support you each step of the way. Real birth stories—Read about others' experiences with midwifery, from pregnancy to labor, birth, and postpartum. Take a deep dive into modern midwifery with all the helpful guidance and up-to-date information you'll need to feel empowered before, during, and after your pregnancy.Essential Pregnancy Q&A: Expert Answers and Advice for Every Stage of Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Journey
By Bryn Huntpalmer, Courtney Butts, Lindsey Meehleis, Emiliano Chavira. 2020
Quick answers to your pregnancy questions—from the experts Pregnancy is a fascinating time, bringing plenty of change—and often, plenty of…
questions. Now the answers are in your hands. The Essential Pregnancy Q&A provides concise, reliable answers to over 250 common queries about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum—to put your mind at ease through every trimester and beyond. Four pregnancy and postpartum experts address a wide range of subjects, including physical and emotional symptoms, food and nutrition, labor and childbirth, and taking care of yourself and baby after birth. A comprehensive table of contents lets you skip right to the answers you need—whenever you need them. The Essential Pregnancy Q&A includes: Ask the experts—You're in good hands with a team assembled by an experienced pregnancy podcaster and blogger, including midwife Lindsey Meehleis, OBGYN Dr. Emiliano Chavira, and perinatal mental health expert and doula Courtney Butts. 250+ answers—Get guidance for pressing questions like "When does nausea typically ease up?" "What are labor contractions and how will I know it's the real deal?" and "How often do newborns eat?" At-a-glance—The clear, user-friendly layout includes overviews of what to expect in each trimester, questions with answers sorted by topic, and a medication safety chart. The answers to your pregnancy questions are at your fingertips with the Essential Pregnancy Q&A.Natural Pregnancy Guide: Empowering Moms To Make Healthy Choices
By Laurena White. 2020
A simple guide to pregnancy—explore the birth experience that's a natural fit for you Learn how to create the healthiest…
environment for your baby by eliminating potentially harmful habits and substances from your body and your surroundings wherever possible. This book is your safe, science-backed guide to deciding what your individual pregnancy and birth plan will look like—whether you want to give birth in a hospital, at home, or in a birthing center. Find practical, actionable advice for all pregnant women about practices like essential oil therapy, plant-based nutrition, relaxation techniques, and pregnancy-safe exercises—along with guidance for when it's best to stick with traditional medicine—so you can develop your own unique pregnancy and childbirth experience. The Natural Pregnancy Guide includes advice about: One size does not fit all—Explore both medicated and non-medicated birth plans, detailing the pros and cons of each, and the circumstances that may shape your decisions. Cleansing your system—Discover gentle ways to "detox" by making healthy choices about personal care products and avoiding or eliminating toxins in your living and working spaces. A multi-part approach—Learn the importance of establishing healthy habits before moving on to specific guidance for managing the challenges you may encounter during your pregnancy. This companion book will guide you through each step of your pregnancy consciously and safely—just as nature intended.Defiant Birth: Women Who Resist Medical Eugenics
By Melinda Tankard Reist. 2006
Daring women--those who were told not to have their babies due to perceived disabilities in themselves or their unborn children--tell…
their stories in this controversial book that looks critically at medical eugenics as a contemporary form of social engineering. Believing that all life is valuable and that some are not more worthy of it than others, these women have given birth in the face of disapproval and hostility, defied both the creed of perfection and accepted medical wisdom, and given the issue of abortion a complexity beyond the simplistic pro-life/pro-choice dichotomy. As it questions the accuracy of screening procedures, the definition of a worthwhile life, and the responsiblity for determining the value of an imperfect life, this book trenchantly brings to light many issues that for years have been marginalized by the mainstream media and restricted to disability activism.Therapeutics in Pregnancy and Lactation
By Anne Lee, Sally Inch, David Finegan. 1960
This book will assist doctors, pharmacists, midwives and other health professionals in dealing with the issue of medicine use in…
pregnant and breastfeeding women. It gives practical guidance on the principles of safe and effective prescribing, summarises the known effects of widely used drugs, and provides up-to-date information in one accessible source. With an impressive list of contributors, Therapeutics in Pregnancy and Lactation offers clear guidelines and comprehensive advice on a diverse range of topics from drug abuse to hypertension and epilepsy.7-Ingredient Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook: 75 Easy Recipes for Every Stage of Pregnancy
By Lauren Manaker. 2021
Take the guesswork out of healthy eating during your pregnancy Good nutrition is essential to a healthy pregnancy. But cooking…
balanced, nourishing meals can feel like a challenge, especially if you're tired or nauseous. The 7-Ingredient Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook simplifies mealtime without sacrificing flavor, with nutritious, fuss-free recipes. What sets this pregnancy nutrition book apart from other pregnancy books: 75 nourishing recipes—Each dish requires only 7 ingredients or less and easily incorporates at least 1-2 pregnancy superfoods into the recipe. Optimal prenatal nutrition—Support your baby's development at every stage of pregnancy and postpartum with detailed nutritional guidance, including how to make adjustments for any food restriction or special diet. Find symptom relief—Discover weekly meal plans designed to soothe specific pregnancy symptoms, including nausea, low energy, and swelling and puffiness, plus a handy symptom index. Eat well while you're expecting with the 7-Ingredient Healthy Pregnancy Cookbook.What to Expect When You're Expecting (What To Expect Ser.)
By Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel. 2017
A completely revised and updated edition of America’s pregnancy bible, the longest-running New York Times bestseller ever. With 18.5 million…
copies in print, What to Expect When You’re Expecting is read by 93% of women who read a pregnancy book and was named one of the “Most Influential Books of the Last 25 Years” by USA Today. This cover-to-cover (including the cover!) new edition is filled with must-have information, advice, insight, and tips for a new generation of moms and dads. With What to Expect’s trademark warmth, empathy, and humor, it answers every conceivable question expecting parents could have, including dozens of new ones based on the ever-changing pregnancy and birthing practices and choices they face. Advice for dads is fully integrated throughout the book. All medical coverage is completely updated, including the latest on Zika virus, prenatal screening, and the safety of medications during pregnancy, as well as a brand-new section on postpartum birth control. Current lifestyle trends are incorporated, too: juice bars, raw diets, e-cigarettes, push presents, baby bump posting, the lowdown on omega-3 fatty acids, grass-fed and organic, health food fads, and GMOs. Plus expanded coverage of IVF pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, breastfeeding while pregnant, water and home births, and cesarean trends (including VBACs and “gentle cesareans”).If you have experienced trauma during your reproductive journey, from conception through your postpartum recovery, you are not alone. Pregnancy…
and new parenthood can be fraught with numerous potential distressing situations, such as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum complications, pregnancy losses, and childbirth. It’s no wonder that 1 out of 3 parents report their birth experiences were traumatic, and upwards of 40% of new parents can experience PTSD during the perinatal period. Perhaps it was what happened to you that was distressing, and maybe it was how you were treated that created or added to the distress. This can be a difficult time to navigate, particularly if you feel scared, overwhelmed by your symptoms, and isolated and alone. And yet, there is hope for healing! This workbook was written to help you build resilience and navigate difficult feelings. Drawing from empirically validated research and clinical experience, this book will help you educate yourself to further understand what you have experienced, and learn how to manage your trauma reactions. Written with sleep-deprived and traumatized parents and parents-to-be in mind, this book is divided into easy-to-read sections to help you manage your emotions and find validation and reassurance. Chapters begin by helping you identify what reproductive trauma is, what is happening "below the surface" with the brain and body’s reactive responses, and the various emotional aspects of these events. The second section focuses on building tangible skills to manage the impact of trauma, including trauma reactions and the influence on relationships and attachment with the baby. The third section provides a map of the future, instils hope around healing, highlights professional treatment options, and explores the complicated decision about future pregnancies. Whether you are preparing for trauma therapy, already working with a mental health therapist, or just starting to explore aspects of your experience, this workbook can provide support wherever you are on your healing journey. Filled with activities and gentle writing prompts, this comprehensive resource is essential for expecting or new parents who have experienced traumatic distress during this time, as well as mental health clinicians and birth providers.The Essential Homebirth Guide: For Families Planning or Considering Birthing at Home
By Christiane Northrup, Jane E. Drichta, Jodilyn Owen. 2013
Birthing is a miraculous time when you and your baby will work together to bring about life. As you finally…
cradle your precious newborn in your arms, you should know deep in your soul that every decision that brought the two of you to this special moment was yours. More families than ever are choosing to birth at home. Midwives Jane E. Drichta and Jodilyn Owen answer questions about the kind of care, support, and information you need as you investigate whether this option is right for you. Birth can be an empowering and positive experience, and this book provides gentle guidance, with high regard for your wisdom and ability to successfully navigate your prenatal care, birth, and early mothering. Enriched with real birth stories from new mothers, The Essential Homebirth Guide offers thoughtful, compassionate advice on a wealth of birthing topics, including: * Building a supportive homebirth community * Caring for yourself and your baby from your pregnancy through the postpartum period * Communicating about your birthing plans with your midwife, your partner, and your family and friends * Deciding whether homebirth is safe for you * Educating yourself about common pregnancy-related issues * Preparing your home and your family for the big dayFeed the Baby: An Inclusive Guide To Nursing, Bottle-feeding, And Everything In Between
By Victoria Facelli Ibclc, Shruti Nagaraj MD, MPH. 2023
Finally, a book on newborn feeding that focuses on the milks and the methods, for all families. Getting a baby…
fed is one of the most important tasks for a new parent. With straightforward advice and evidence-based reasoning, lactation consultant Victoria Facelli introduces her modern approach in Feed the Baby. Both bottle and breast are welcomed as equally valuable tools. Based on her years of experience in the field, Facelli understands what families and babies need to thrive. She explains the science behind the various options, from how milks are made to how a newborn’s sucking and swallowing skills develop. Here are dozens of nursing positions and paced bottle-feeding techniques, with suggested systems and methods for parents and partners, from those critical hours after birth through the early weeks and months to the first year. Includes detailed information on hunger cues, sleep, pumping, milk supply, and much-needed support and encouragement for challenging moments. Illustrations and links to video demonstrations make it easy to implement whatever protocol the reader decides will work best for them.A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction
By Lydia Semler, Jana Hill, Ilea Magdelina Bonner. 2024
A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction explores pregnancy clothing worn throughout the decades, providing historical information, images,…
and patterns. Filled with photos showing extant attire, with intricate details and sample patterns that can be recreated to scale, this book examines how maternity clothes were constructed, provides historical context, and aids readers in designing their own maternity garments. Each chapter includes examples of commonly worn maternity styles from a number of regions of the English-speaking world, with information from the United States, Britain, Australia, and Canada. The book concludes with a chapter on historically accurate underpinnings from the 17th century to the present day. A History of Maternity Wear: Design, Patterns, and Construction is written for costume professionals looking to research historically accurate characters and costumes for production, as well as fashion historians and costume enthusiasts.Understanding Fertility Awareness Methods: Gaining Control of Your Fertility
By Rashmi Kudesia. 2020
Track your fertility through science and strategy—a modern guide to understanding FAM Pregnancy isn't always easy. For couples trying to…
conceive, navigating the complex charts and techniques behind Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) can add stress and confusion to an already difficult journey. Understanding Fertility Awareness Methods is here to help, with medically accurate information to guide your decisions about if, when, and how to build a family. This friendly and compassionate resource can help you if you're ready to get pregnant, if you're concerned about your future fertility, or if you just want more control over your reproductive health. Learn the science behind different FAM methods, from Basal Body Temperatures to cycle calendars, and how tracking them can maximize your chances of conceiving. Understanding Fertility Awareness Methods offers: Fertility 101—Discover the mechanics of menstruation, fertility, and pregnancy, and how to familiarize yourself with your own body and cycle. Charting and tracking—Learn to track the different facets of your fertility using everything from pen-and-paper charts to apps and wearables. Complete health—Explore options about your long-term reproductive wellness, as well as the conditions that affect fertility, and when you should seek medical evaluation. Timing is everything—Develop a fertility strategy that lets you know when you're at your most fertile and why, so you'll be able to act when the time is right. Feel empowered and informed along the road of your fertility journey with this approachable and friendly guide.The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start
By Jennifer Lang, Dana Angelo White. 2016
What to eat—and what not to—when you're eating for two Jerry Seinfeld's fictional dentist Tim Whatley famously converted to Judaism…
"for the jokes," but if OB-GYN and mother of three, Dr. Jennifer Lang, created The Whole 9 Months to be your all-in-one nutrition-based pregnancy resource, setting the standard in pregnancy books with: A nutritional master class in why the foods you choose matter so much to your baby's development, essential baby-building nutrients, and daily consumption needs A week-by-week breakdown of your pregnancy progress and important milestones for fetal growth and changes in your body A shopping guide for what foods to buy organic to avoid potentially harmful hormones and pesticides 100+ classic dishes and new recipes to nourish your body and your baby, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options Advice and tips for nausea, cravings, and other common pregnancy symptoms A happy, healthy baby starts with a happy, healthy mom and the smart nutritional advice found in this pregnancy cookbook.A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins: Unleash Your Inner Super Dad
By Meghan Hertzfeldt, Jennifer Bonicelli. 2020
Double the trouble, double the love—everything you need to be a super dad to twins Congrats, Dad—you're having twins! So…
what's next? A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins is the comprehensive manual to prepare you for this new, exciting stage of your life. From the moment you find out about your new bundles of joy until the end of your first year, this book covers essential (and reassuring) tips and strategies for creating your own caring-for-twins toolkit. Find out how to apply for paternity leave, track milestones, feed two babies at once (very carefully!), calm their crying, and more. A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins includes: All about twins—Whether it's dealing with potential birth complications or finding ways to sleep with two infants around, get advice that prepares you for the unique challenges of twins. Taking care of mom—Become a super partner as you power-up your knowledge and learn the best things to do at home, at the hospital, and during delivery. Shopping for two—Put your baby registry together in a flash with a convenient cheat sheet, as well as guidelines for choosing the best strollers, car seats, and more. Make sure you're ready to welcome two newborns into the world with some help from A Dad's Guide to Newborn Twins.