Health & Fitness - Pregnancy & Childbirth

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 transportation, and nutrition--and personal trauma work that, if...

"Wade's attention to how personal change can contribute to societal shifts elevates this above other titles that focus on the self, and the solid research drives home the scope of the problem. This deeply empathetic overview of medical racism will outrage and has the...

Prepare for pregnancy, birth, and the newborn months with this award-winning "thoroughly modern guide to pregnancy" (National Parenting Product Awards)--now newly revised with updated information on nutrition for you, bottle and breastfeeding, recovery, and more! Now in a new revised and expanded second edition,...

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...

Find hopeful courage and peace of mind as you face pregnancy after losing a baby.Motherhood doesn't always look like "happily ever after," and family planning doesn't always go according to plan. While pregnancy is widely regarded as one of the most joyful times in...

Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive learning experience for students and an integrated solution for instructors, whether you're teaching traditionally or virtually. An access code inside new, printed textbooks unlocks an eBook,...

"The best book I've ever read about the core. Perfect for physical therapists who like to geek out on the mechanics of tissue function and forces, but also highly accessible for anyone wanting to better understand abdominal weakness and the relationship between the pelvis...

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 what...

La Guía Esencial del Cuidado Posparto es una compañera cálida y práctica para las mamás que atraviesan las primeras etapas después del nacimiento. El posparto no es solo una etapa bonita; también es recuperación física, cambios emocionales, cansancio profundo, dudas constantes y una nueva...

Emergency Childbirth is a manual when a baby arrives unexpectedly. Originally published by the Police Training Foundation. This is extremely helpful when a baby arrives and there is no further resources available. Author: Gregory J. WhitePublisher: AahccPublished: 03/31/2020Pages: 76Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.50h x...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"Angela Garbes has given us the definitive explanation for something we all share: the sense that something is not right about our society's treatment of parenting. Essential Labor is a beautifully written, painstakingly researched, and courageously personal book. Garbes reveals the way systems...

Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth & Babies is a reference guide written to educate, inspire and empower pregnant women or anyone assisting them, including midwives and doulas.Author: Stephanie FritzPublisher: Gently Born PublicationsPublished: 11/16/2015Pages: 206Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44dISBN: 9780985528027

The smart, reassuring guide to pregnancy with expert-backed advice informed by the real world, from a leading OB/GYN and a pediatrician Congratulations, you're having a baby! From the moment you see the positive test result, your world has changed. Alongside the excitement, you might...

Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected "A revelation for curious mothers-to-be whose doctors fail to lay out the pros and cons of that morning latte, let alone discuss real science." --The New...

A gift edition, with a new letter to the reader from Emily--perfect for baby showers and special moments "Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard...

Many people don't realize that fear is one of the biggest causes of pain in childbirth. This book will help you overcome fear and experience a more confident, relaxed, and faith-filled birth. Combining the childbirth education and relaxation exercises used in hypnobirthing with the...

Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a new reflection on a theme specific to...

Introducing the only clinically proven program--steeped in ancient Chinese healing traditions--that has enabled hundreds of infertile couples to conceive. At Wu's Healing Center in San Francisco, miracles are happening. Women and their partners come to the clinic--often from across the country-- to fulfill a...

Are You Going To Become A Dad For The First Time? Congratulations! Learn All You Need To Know With This Practical Guide.If you are going to become a dad for the first time then you need to prepare yourself for that job. What better...

Baby's on the way. Is Dad ready?First-time dads can feel like they're waiting forever for their baby to arrive, so why not help them use that time to reflect on all their big feelings (and bigger questions) about fatherhood? This guided journal helps them...