Health & Fitness - Pregnancy & Childbirth

It's Not All In Your Head--PMDD Is Real"Why am I so depressed?" "I'm so tired." "I was fine a minute ago, now I'm in tears."Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PMDD, affects an estimated 3 million women in the United States. Those who suffer from this...

Nothing changes your life--and mind, body, and emotions--like new motherhood. But there comes a point when fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, hair loss, weight gain, and other notorious postpartum symptoms no longer fall under the category of "normal" and instead signal a deeper health...

Find peace and hope as you recover from postpartum depression and anxiety Having a baby changes your whole world in so many ways--and if you're struggling to adjust to parenthood, you're not alone. Postpartum depression and anxiety can be scary and overwhelming, but this...

Powerful strategies and compassionate support for overcoming postpartum depression Becoming a parent is a huge transition. For some, the mood swings, the pressures, and the anxiety can be intense and overwhelming. One in five women will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after pregnancy--so if you're...

Author: Karen R. KleimanPublisher: XlibrisPublished: 12/01/2000Pages: 152Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 8.02h x 6.18w x 0.39dISBN: 9780738836362This title is not returnable

The essential postpartum recovery guide and cookbook to help new moms replenish their bodies with 100+ easy, nutrient-packed recipes, plus meal plans and shopping lists The postpartum period brings major physical and emotional changes for new moms. While caring for a newborn is difficult,...

The Pregnancy Encyclopedia is an engaging and accessible question-and-answer guide to some of the most commonly asked questions about pregnancy, packed with full-color photographs and illustrations.Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person's life, and with this one-stop pregnancy guide by your side,...

Techniques and strategies to manage anxiety during pregnancy This workbook is full of techniques and coping strategies to ease your anxiety during pregnancy. Find peace and calm with exercises based in proven therapeutic methods. Explore a variety of questionnaires and worksheets, along with examples...

Now updated! The new edition of this best-selling guide uses science to tackle some of the most important decisions facing new parents--from sleep training and vaccinations to breastfeeding and baby food. Is cosleeping safe? How important is breastfeeding? Are food allergies preventable? Should we...

Say hello to simplicity and embrace your pregnancy with more ease and assurance with The Simplest Pregnancy Book in the World.Becoming pregnant for the first time can be filled with anxiety and stress, as there is so much to learn, and many of the...

"Every home should have this book. Every family should read it often."--Lendon Smith, M.D.(Pediatrics), Portland, ORThe Twelve Gifts of Birth is a tender, inspiring tale celebrating the innate qualities we're all born with. For children, the message helps form within them a strong foundation...

What do you eat when you're eating for two? Get the complete guide to pregnancy nutrition.Knowing what to eat during the different stages of your pregnancy can feel daunting, but The Whole 9 Months is here to ease your worries! Written by Dr. Jennifer...

"This book will be recognized as one of the major interventions of the decade" - Sophie Lewis, author of Abolish the Family"An astonishing achievement written with the propulsiveness of a novel and the diagnostic precision of the best historical materialist analysis" - Jordy Rosenberg,...

From ancestral healing expert Pānquetzani comes traditional Indigenous wisdom for helping women thrive in, rather than merely survive, the postpartum experience. Though we now have more resources for ancestral birthing and self-care practices than ever, postpartum care is still largely stuck in an outdated,...

Go beyond traditional pregnancy fitness with this trimester-based program of safe, smart prenatal exercises to help you build strength, maintain fitness, and prepare your body for childbirth. "Should I exercise while pregnant?" The answer is a resounding yes! Strength-based prenatal exercises have been proven...

"Britta, you are a master at what you do." --P!NK, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter As expecting parents, you're bombarded with more information--and opinions--than ever about the "right" approach to pregnancy and childbirth. How do you navigate this ocean of information--not only to find the best practical...

Feeling overwhelmed by tantrums, sleep struggles, hitting, and potty training? In this groundbreaking quick-reference guide, toddler expert Devon Kuntzman provides the recipe for effective, healthy discipline to help your child finally listen and to make parenting so much easier.Toddlerhood does not have to be...

Deshazte de tus dudas y miedos- descubre cómo cuidar a tu bebé en sus primeros 12 meses para que crezca sano y fuerte! Estás ilusionada con la llegada de tu bebé, pero no confías en poder cuidar de un mini ser humano?Puede que tengas...

A compassionate and insightful guide to understanding high-risk pregnancies.In the United States, millions of people experience the life-changing event of pregnancy every year, but for nearly one-third of them, the journey comes with heightened risks. In this compassionate guide, obstetrician-gynecologist Alan M. Peaceman, MD,...

Draw near to God during pregnancy and create memories for a lifetime as you journal prayers and love notes for your baby.Pregnancy is an exciting time, and you don't want to forget a single moment of this journey. Waiting in Wonder inspires you to...