Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice and issues

The international bestseller that has helped millions of women trust in their body - and their baby - and give birth without fearDrawing on over 40 years' experience, internationally acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin shows you how to use the mind-body connection to help labour progress calmly and safely.

As babies grow, so their routines and patterns change.

While some mothers take to breast-feeding like a duck to water, others just can't seem to get the hang of it.

Girls mature more quickly than boys and so are usually ready to potty train earlier.

Chicken Soup for the New Mother's Soul is a collection of stories from the hearts of mothers, old and new, about the most amazing and profound experience in a woman's life - the birth of her first child.

Parents of boys will agree that getting sons to relinquish their nappies is often much harder than getting daughters to do the same.

Like all parents, Topsy Fogg and Janice Fisher wanted to give their babies the best possible start in life.

Being as desperate as I was for a baby, I thought I was completely open and ready for motherhood.

Having spent the last 25 years taking ante- and post-natal classes, Christine Hill knows what questions women will ask and what their main worries are.

Forget about the baby for just one minute; what about you?

'I can't emphasise enough how great What Mothers Do is' Emma Barnett'The best book on parenting' Guardian'Naomi Stadlen's What Mothers Do makes you feel like a million dollars' Zoe WilliamsHave you ever spent all day looking after your baby or young child - and ended up feeling that you have 'done nothing all day'?

This great collection of first names will help you to find the right one for your baby.

The definitive guide to infant and toddler feedingfrom first foods to meals your child will loveTo ensure that baby gets the best, most wholesome, and natural food possible, go homemade!

Expectant mothers snapped up Great Expectations: Your All-in-One Resource for Pregnancy & Childbirth (135,000 copies sold), and reviewers praised it for its warm, reassuring voice of expertise.

In Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding, Marianne Neifert, MD, one of Americas leading pediatricians and a nationally recognized lactation consultant, gives nursing mothers all the advice they need to breastfeed their babies successfully.

The newest title in the best-selling Great Expectations series tackles all aspects of a topic every new mom and dad is eager to master: getting baby to sleep!

If you're an expectant father, there's a surprise around every corner.

"e;An easy-to-understand, scientifically valid approach to feeding picky toddlers.

The Birth Parter Handbook is a concise, contemporary guide for today's birth partners, showing them exactly what they can do to help create a positive birth experience, whether the mother gives birth naturally or with medication, at home, in a childbearing center, or in a hospital.

A must-have parenting book for anyone who doesn't know what to expect when they're having twins!

"e;As a pediatrician, over the years I have referred desperate parents to Shari for help.

When will my baby sleep through the night?

"e;Feed the Belly is overdue!

The Potty Training Answer Book breaks down the top 200 questions parents ask when faced with the potty-training challenge.

Give Your Baby Nature's Best FoodHow and what you feed your baby today will impact Baby's health for a lifetime.

In her 1991 bombshell book, Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women, author and activist Susan Faludi wrote ';a backlash against women's rights' is a ';recurring phenomenon' and that it usually occurs whenever women make significant advances in society.

Find hopeful courage and peace of mind as you face pregnancy after losing a baby.

Does your baby have trouble sleeping?

Choosing a name for your baby is really exciting - it can also feel like a huge decision that you're terrified of getting wrong!

Choosing a name for your baby is really exciting - it can also feel like a huge decision that you're terrified of getting wrong!

You're having a baby!

'My sleep angels!

The first evidence-based book covering natural childbirth practices written by an obstetricianNatural birth plans have emerged as a battle cry of resistance among women who are dissatisfied with today s medically-aggressive model of maternity care and high cesarean section rates.

'This book is such a comprehensive guide to support women at a time when they need it most, written in a compassionate and approachable way.

This book provides an overview of acute gynaecology and early pregnancy, and reflects the RCOG''s Advanced Training Skills Module syllabus.

This book provides an overview of acute gynaecology and early pregnancy, and reflects the RCOG''s Advanced Training Skills Module syllabus.

The first evidence-based book covering natural childbirth practices written by an obstetricianNatural birth plans have emerged as a battle cry of resistance among women who are dissatisfied with today s medically-aggressive model of maternity care and high cesarean section rates.

"e;Elizabeth Pantley spins her baby magic!

This insightful study of contemporary birthing uses the work of doulas to explore the questions raised near birth: What do we value, and how do we navigate those values when they are tangled in conflict?

Everything expectant mums need to know, trimester by trimester Both new and seasoned parents alike have questions and concerns over the course of the nine-month adventure.

Everything expectant mums need to know, trimester by trimester Both new and seasoned parents alike have questions and concerns over the course of the nine-month adventure.

Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be 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 a dad s unique point of view.

Practical, hands-on information for fathers-to-be 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 a dad s unique point of view.

Während der Schwangerschaft können zahlreiche typische Beschwerden auftreten, die auf die "besonderen Umstände" zurückzuführen sind.

An invaluable handbook to being the best father-to-be you can be during one of the most exciting times of your life Dad s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies walks you through the ins and outs of how to best support your partner through the logistical, physical, and emotional challenges of pregnancy.

An invaluable handbook to being the best father-to-be you can be during one of the most exciting times of your life Dad s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies walks you through the ins and outs of how to best support your partner through the logistical, physical, and emotional challenges of pregnancy.

The hands-on guide that addresses the common barriers to achieving pregnancy and offers tips to maximize your potential for fertility For millions of people, starting a family is a lifelong dream.

The hands-on guide that addresses the common barriers to achieving pregnancy and offers tips to maximize your potential for fertility For millions of people, starting a family is a lifelong dream.

Your comprehensive, practical guide to dadhood Your new baby is nothing short of a miracle and it's no wonder you want to keep your bundle of joy safe and sound through every stage of their first year.