Pregnancy

A "beautiful and eyeopening" (Jacqueline Woodson), "hilarious and heartrending" (Celeste Ng) graphic memoir about American identity, interracial families, and the realities that divide us, from the acclaimed author of The Sleepwalker's Guide to Dancing.NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Chicago Tribune The New York Public Library ...

When Michael Lewis became a father, he decided to keep a written record of what actually happened immediately after the birth of each of his three children. This book is that record. But it is also something else: maybe the funniest, most unsparing account of ordinary daily household life ever recorded, from the point of view of the man inside. The...

From the author of EXPECTING BETTER, an economist's guide to the early years of parentingWith EXPECTING BETTER, awardwinning economist Emily Oster spotted a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the information they needed to make the best decision for their own pregnancies. By digging into the data, Oster found that much of the ...

What to Expect When You're Expecting meets Freakonomics: an awardwinning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they're expecting.Pregnancy?unquestionably one of the most pro­found, meaningful experiences of Adult,hood?can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. We?re told to avoid cold cuts...

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Brain Candy for expectant parents! Pregnancy is an adventure. Lots of books tell you the basics??the baby is the size of [insert fruit here].? But pregnant science writer Jena Pincott began to wonder just how a baby might tinker with her body?and vice versa?and chased down answers to the questions she wouldn?t ask her doctor, such as: ? Does stress...

When it comes to the unknown territory of having a baby, momstobe have nearly unending resources to plan and execute a healthy pregnancy and navigate those first months and years as a parent with confidence. New dads Not so much. They want to get in the game too, but, says Super Bowl champion Benjamin Watson, "I could find clearer direction for ...

An inclusive, nonjudgmental, and empowering guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life that puts mothers first, offering straightforward guidance on all the options and issues that matter most to them (and their partners) when preparing for a baby. In Birth Without Fear, January Harshefounder of the global online community Birth Without...

When Daphne Adler, a mother and mathematician, was pregnant a colleague scolded her for sprinkling Parmesan cheese on her pasta. After dutifully dumping her dinner in the trash, she decided to investigate to find out whether the admonishment and similar warnings were based on fact.What she discovered surprised her?and will surprise you, too. After ...

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 wha...

HypnoBirthing(R) has gained momentum around the globe as a positive and empowering method of childbirth. In fact, more than 25,000 books were sold last year through the author's website alone, and according to Nielsen BookScan, over 70,000 were sold through reporting retailers since its publication in 2005.Here's why: HypnoBirthing helps women to b...

Becoming pregnant is hugely exciting, but with so many things to think about, it can also be a bit overwhelming. Ease all worries with The Baby Bump, a comprehensive guide that offers expert and real mom advice on surviving those allimportant nine months. Featuring tips and advice on everything future moms really want to knowincluding what is safe...

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This essential guide to pregnancy offers everything the expecting father needs to know in the runup to the birth, or "deployment day." Packaged like an army training manual and written in guyfriendly, nononsense military speak, it presents monthbymonth overviews of the baby's development, the lowdown on pregnancy symptoms, tips for supporting ...

A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance.Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The socalled scandal couldn't come at a worse timethreatening...

Today's pregnancy books may no longer recommend martinis and cigarettes to help pregnant women relax, but most offer moms to be a ton of worthless information like what kind of fruit your baby is the size of at Week 16. Is there any practical value in knowing that your child resembles produce And where's the good stuff, the useful details, like be...

BABIES. Maybe you're thinking of having one. There might even be one inside you right now, draining nutrients from your system via a tube growing from its midsection. Or maybe you've already got one around the house, somewhere, and you're responsible for its continued survival. You're saddled with a helpless being whom you've agreed to house and fe...

You picked up this book because you are now or soon will be living with a pregnant woman. The title, "Dad", will make you a superhero. But it's only possible because a woman in your life goes through hell first.This book will make you a support champion. Because you, my man, are the sidekick.A sidekick knows there is more to the first trimeste...

If you're an expectant father, there's a surprise around every corner...Dad's Expecting Too! is a witty and wise guide to everything you and your partner need to know about having a baby, and everything YOU need to know to support her through the processfrom the moment you discover she's pregnant to the first night home with your newborn.Packed w...

Raising a bright and happy child starts during pregnancy and early infancy, when small changes can have a big impact on brain development.By taking advantage of this golden window of opportunitywhen millions of new brain cells are formed every single dayyou can help support your child's IQ, language development, memory, attention span, and emot...

Congrats: You?re going to be a dad!Now what Dude, relax; you?re going to be fine. But it wouldn?t hurt to get a few pointers?a road map of what lies ahead. That?s what this book is for.From Dude to Dad gives you the needtoknow essentials on pregnancy, birthing, and parenthood, and how it?s okay to be scared out of your mind. You?ll learn what th...

What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you.Drawing upon her thirtyplus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation?s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience. Based on the femalec...

You are having a baby! Congratulations! Now, the reality hits you what the heck am I doing What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those parents who ve come before you . . . and mix it with the solid medical advice from an nationallyrenowned pediatrician Baby 411 is the answer! Think of it as the ultimate FAQ for new parents. Inside you ll le...

An inspiring collection of birth stories by a charming midwife.Each time she knelt to ?catch? another wriggling baby?nearly three thousand times during her remarkable career?California midwife Peggy Vincent paid homage to the moment when pain bows to joy and the world makes way for one more. With every birth, she encounters another womanturnedgod...

Since the original publication of The Birth Partner, partners, friends, relatives, and doulas have relied on Penny Simkin's guidance in caring for the new mother, from her last trimester through the early postpartum period. Now fully revised in its fifth edition, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and bi...

Beth Ann Fennelly, writing to a newly pregnant friend, goes beyond the nuts and bolts or sentimentality of other parenting literature, in letters that range in tone from serious to sisterly, from lighthearted to downright funny. Some answer specific questions; others muse about the identity shift a woman encounters when she enters Mommyland. This b...

Many motherstobe find themselves torn between choosing a natural childbirth with minimal medical intervention, and the peace of mind offered by instant access to lifesaving Technology, that only a hospital can provide. Cynthia Gabriel, a doula who has attended hundreds of births and who advises hospitals on how to facilitate lowintervention chil...

For expectant parents who want to know everything about their developing baby at every stage, Pregnancy Day by Day provides a daily countdown to the date of delivery. Covering each day of pregnancy in detail, as well as labor, birth, and life with a new baby, Pregnancy Day by Day is an unprecedented and comprehensive guide that is written by a team...

Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes is scary, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Imagine easily managing your blood sugar, effortlessly gaining the right amount of weight during your pregnancy, and giving birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. This can be you! Real Food for Gestational Diabetes offers an alternative to the conventional nutr...

Janet Balaskas led a movement of women who refused to give birth lying down. She has been teaching women about "active birth" ever since. In this updated and Americanized guide, Balaskas explains how to prepare for and experience a truly natural birth. She leads the pregnant woman through yogabased stretching exercises and massage practice, and de...

The Only MonthByMonth Pregnancy Guide for Black Women Let?s face it: Not all pregnancies are created equal. African American women are at a higher risk for complications such as hypertension, asthma and preterm birth. That?s why Dr. Suzanne GreenidgeHewitt and Yvette AllenCampbell wrote this musthave pregnancy guide for women of color.Suzanne ...

Available for the first time in full color, the uptodate and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copiesby recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity careParents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it's based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leadi...

In the United States, more than half the women who give birth are given drugs to induce or speed up labor; for nearly a third of mothers, childbirth is major surgery the cesarean section. For women who want an alternative, choice is often unavailable: Midwives are sometimes inaccessible; in eleven states they are illegal. In one of those states,...

The millioncopy bestseller by the man who remade motherhood ("Time") has now been revised, expanded, and brought thoroughly uptodatewith the latest information on everything from diapering to day care, from midwifery to hospital birthing rooms, from postpartum nutrition to infant development.The Searses draw from their vast experience both as...

An indispensable survival manual for guys entering the trenches of fatherhood, Be Prepared is loaded with oneofakind insights, MacGyveresque tips and tricks, and nononsense advice for mastering the first year as a dad. Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: change a baby ...

Congratulations! You?re pregnant! Now, where do you turn to for the best advice What if you could bottle the wisdom of all those women who came before you?and combine it with the solid medical advice from a renowned Beverly Hills? OB/GYN and nationally known pediatrician Expecting 411 is the answer: smart, uptodate and refreshingly free of para...

Birth as every woman would like it to be ? Recommended by Lamaze International as one of the top ten books for pregnant women and their families? Includes a 45minute DVD of six live gentle births? More than 32,000 copies sold of the original editionNew parents are faced with a myriad of choices about pregnancy, labor, and birth. In Gentle Birth Ch...

For many women in their 20's and 30's, the greatest professional hurdle they'll need to overcome has little to do with their work life. The most focused, confident, and ambitious women can find themselves derailed by a tiny little thing: a new baby. While more workplaces are espousing familyfriendly cultures, women are still subject to a "parentin...

From the childbirth experts at the Mayo Clinic comes the newly revised guide on planning for a healthy pregnancy. With detailed information about fertility, prenatal care, common pregnancy symptoms, and childbirth, this comprehensive guide will be your goto source for answering all your ordinary?and not so ordinary?pregnancy questions.The second e...

Here is a holistic approach to childbirth that examines this profound riteofpassage not as a medical event but as an act of selfdiscovery. Exercises and activities such as journal writing, meditation, and painting will help mothers analyze their thoughts and face their fears during pregnancy. For use during birth, the book offers proven techniqu...

The authoritative, musthave healthyeating guide for pregnant women, from America's most trusted OB/GYN and the megaselling authors of Eat This, Not That!Master These Fast and Easy Food SwapsFor Your Happiest, Healthiest Baby!Tired of worrying about what you should be eating for your babyand for you Dr. Jennifer Ashton, chief women's health ...

An authoritative guide to natural childbirth and postpartum parenting options from an MD who homebirthed her own four children.Sarah Buckley might be called a thirdwave natural birth advocate. A doctor and a mother, she approaches the question of how a woman and baby might have the most fulfilling birth experience with respect for the wisdom of b...

The classic guide to an unmedicated childbirth, fully revised in 2018 for the twenty-first century, with updated information and attractive new illustrations and photos throughout. For women birthing vaginally, 90% of Bradley births are drugfree!The Bradley Method used and praised by women for almost seventy years, prepares you for drug and surge...

"A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book." ?Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses seriesBound as one, to love,...

Expert, practical advice for complete mental and physical maternal healthStrong as a Mother is a practical and compassionate guide to preparing for a smooth start to motherhood. Everyone knows the secret to having ?the Happiest Baby on the Block.? This is your guide to being the Sanest Mommy on the Block. It will prepare you with humor and grace fo...