Pregnancy, birth and baby care: advice and issues Books

Welcome to the jungle… When you’ve grown up thinking your twenties are all about working hard, playing hard and trying not to get pregnant, life comes at you fast when you go from hump to bump.So you thought adulthood would mean a high-flying career and...

Words and recipes for the new mother. For many first-time mothers expectations about their new life come from idealised images on TV, in magazines or online. It's a far cry from what it actually involves: lack of sleep, time and control - and total...

As featured on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 5 Live Selected as one of the Independent’s 10 best pregnancy books for expectant parents Birth is a feminist issue. It’s the feminist issue nobody’s talking about. For too long women have been told, ‘a healthy...

Why Pelvic Health Matters. An honest and empowering guide to understanding your body. This book takes women on a vital journey to better understanding their pelvic health throughout all stages of life, and empowers them to take control of the core of...

The real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and the newborn days from Meghan Trainor, the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind "All About That Bass" and "Dear Future Husband," and, more importantly, Riley's mom.Meghan Trainor has...

The latest edition of this classic book on home birth presents updated information on the safety of natural childbirth and addresses the safety of popular practices such as labor induction and cesarean operations. New birthing stories include those of...

An indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book, Navigating Infertility provides people the tools they need to be their own best advocates as they navigate their fertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides readers through every stage...

Baby Food Bible takes the fuss out of introducing solids to your baby with 100+ nutritionist approved recipes that the whole family will love.Forget about making a separate meal for your baby, the simple recipes in this book are family favourites that...

The number-one bestselling, essential parenting guide for all first-time mums and dads, by Australian paediatrician Dr Golly. There's no better parent for your baby than you!   Dr Daniel Golshevsky – also known as Dr Golly – is...

‘An unbeatable combination of compassion and courage, help and hope.’ – Kaz Cooke, author of Up the Duff and You’re Doing it WrongEvery year miscarriage affects up to 150,000 Australians and the people that love them. So why are we so damned bad at...

A guide to consciously exploring and honoring the spiritual and emotional journey of becoming a parent • Provides tools and meditations to engage the sacred wisdom-keeper within and create personal shamanic medicine to support you and your family •...

Congrats Dude! Your go-to-guy-guide to being the greatest dad before her due-date. There are approximately 3,712 ways for a guy to look stupid during pregnancy - this book's here to help you avoid all(most) of them. And here's your first hint: Focus on...

Learn how to have an empowered, more joyful birth!Giving birth can be - and should be - an exciting, positive experience. While every labor and delivery has unique challenges, you can help to make it the best possible experience through a combination of...

Our abdominal muscles are rarely "broken"; rather, their weakness is a reflection of how little we use our entire body. Whether you have diastasis recti, a hernia, are postnatal, or simply have a very weak midsection-this is the definitive "whole-body"...

A fresh, inclusive update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby.Pregnancy can be an adventure full of thrilling moments,...

With sensitivity and an inclusive approach, this is the essential guide for anyone who wants to have a baby.Deciding to add a baby to your family is full of unknowns. How long will it take to get pregnant? How will age and other factors play into your...

A must-have book for every parent, from the author of the ground-breaking bestseller Diet for a Poisoned Planet.Every parent wonders: Am I buying products for my child that are filled with chemical toxins?In his powerful new book, Raising Healthy Kids,...

Fresh entry into successful, timeless genre that fills a hole in the market: This book joins the wildly successful genre of pregnancy, postpartum, and early childcare books, but enters with a modern angle tied to the lust for clean, natural products and...

Let's face it - parenthood is comical! This adorable, laugh-out-loud picture book for grown-ups makes the perfect congratulations, baby shower, or newborn gift.With sweet cartoony illustrations and spot-on humor, this picture book for new parents and...

InYour Guide to Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss,Kate White, M.D., OB/GYN, miscarriage survivor, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine and Vice Chair of Academics in the OB/GYN department at Boston...

Birthing Liberation presents reproductive justice as the pathway to equity and the birthplace of liberation.Sabia C. Wade, renowned radical doula and educator,speaks to the intersections of systemic issues-such as access to health care, house...

A meditation on in vitro fertilization that expands and complicates the stories we tell about pregnancy.Medical interventions become an exercise in patience, desire, and delirium in this intimate account of bodily transformation and disruption. In...

Native women and women of color poignantly share their pain, revelations, and hope after experiencing the traumas of miscarriage and infant loss What God Is Honored Here? is the first book of its kind-and urgently necessary. This is a literary collection...

An unapologetic guide to the first year of motherhood, Enough About the Baby is a newborn book for women who recognise the necessity of self-care - even if sometimes the rest of the world does not.Superheroes don't have babies; real and imperfect...

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Labour and Birth The Birth Book is the ultimate guide for expectant parents-to-be. From one of Australia's leading obstetricians, this best-selling book combines expert information, real stories and up-to-date...

While there is a wealth of advice for new mums on caring for their babies the same is not true for postpartum health. Fulfilling this vital need, After Birth is the ultimate postnatal primer for women facing changes to their bodies after having a baby. ...

Beyond the Bump is a thoughtful and practical guide that aims to help new mums feel calm, confident and equipped to face the physical, emotional and mental hurdles they may encounter post birth. Clinical psychologist Sally Shepherd understands that a...

What to Expect When You're Expecting: 5th Edition by Heidi Murkoff is the world's bestselling pregnancy guide, trusted by millions of mothers-to-be worldwide. This fully revised and updated edition provides expert advice on every aspect of pregnancy,...

Awakening Fertility: The Essential Art of Preparing for Pregnancy by the Authors of the First Forty Days

Mind Body Baby: Meditation is a board book that families can use with their youngest for bonding and to find peace and calm in the middle of life's daily stresses. This board book teaches little ones to clear their minds and relax. Aided by simple text...

An accessible and reassuring guide to childhood health and immunity from a pediatrician who's both knowledgeable about the latest scientific research and respectful of a family's risk factors, health history, and concerns. In The Vaccine-Friendly Plan,...

Natural pregnancy advice and techniques, grounded in science, presented in a calm and friendly package - trimester by trimester Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy. Organised trimester by trimester, this beautiful book gives you safe yoga,...

Are you obsessed about your baby's sleep? Do you feel 'weak' because you can't leave him to cry himself to sleep? Do you need to relax more and enjoy being a parent? Parenting expert Pinky McKay offers a natural, intuitive approach to solving your...

Being Zen(ish) is what we call it – and it’s the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen are two mums from opposite sides of the world who are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, travelling and...

A comprehensive month by month guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond from mother of four and media personality Bec Judd and her dream team of experts.  What you're not expecting, when you're expecting …  Bec Judd has been pregnant quite a lot: three...

A charming keepsake for all the special moments and memories from your baby's first three years  The perfect gift for all new parents! The Baby Book is the ideal place to record all the special moments and memories from the first three years of your...

A fully updated edition of this essential guide for new parents with unsettled babies. A revolutionary new approach to caring for your baby from a respected Australian GP. Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss...

Everything you need to know about your baby's food journey Wean your baby confidently and safely, with guidance from bestselling baby and child nutrition author, Annabel Karmel. Weaning guides you through every aspect of weaning your baby, with advice...

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