10 Rules for Soothing Fretful Babies (and Their Parents!)
Bursting with practical ideas, reassurances and collected wisdoms, "When Your Baby Cries" will restore your sanity. Bestselling childcare author Deborah Jackson reminds us that babies soak up all the love we have to give. Here are ten effective ways to care for even the most distressed baby, while looking after your own needs as well as ......
Birth and sex are often talked about as if they were contrasting experiences. In fact, they each involve the same rush of hormones in an action drama in which mind and body work in harmony. When a woman is free to follow her instincts and give birth naturally, waves of endorphins surge in the bloodstream with the same energy as in ecstatic ......
In an age when normal birth can still be overtaken by obstetrics, Grantly Dick-Read's philosophy is still as fresh and relevant as it was when he originally wrote this book. He unpicks the root causes of women's fears and anxiety about pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding with overwhelming heart and empathy. As one of the most influential ......
In their award-winning, beautifully illustrated book infant feeding specialist Val Finigan and embroidery artist Lou Gardiner's tackle commonly held beliefs about breastfeeding with wisdom, warmth and wit.
The majority of women giving birth in the United States receive an epidural during labor and delivery; many others receive a spinal block. "The Epidural Book" fully explains anesthesia used during labor and vaginal delivery or C-section, with an emphasis on epidurals. Dr. Richard Siegenfeld answers pregnant women's questions, including: Who ......
A Compassionate and Comprehensive Guide for All Parents-To-Be
This is the first how-to-handbook that helps families of all types navigate the little talked about but widely practiced egg donor landscape with a warm and friendly tone, giving those in search of a different kind of stork the answers and information they need as they begin to research family-building options.
The Pregnant Woman's Survival Guide to Myths, Mothers, and Moods
Expectant mothers are virtual magnets for unsolicited advice. This book explores the most common superstitions and myths surrounding pregnancy. It also reviews the anecdotes and beliefs, from the slightly unusual to the stranger-than-fiction, and compare them with the scientific evidence.
The new, revised Breastfeeding Facts for Fathers is a 38-page booklet, packed with information, humor, tips for fathers who want to know more about breastfeeding.
