The ultimate guide to conception, birth, and everything in between. Unlike all those otherbossy, tell-you-what-to-do titles, this funny, entertaining guide presents expectant parents with all the facts on such perennial hot topics ...

Brimming with the author's signature frankness and humor, a no-holds-barred account of what you can really expect when you're expecting. Oh, the joys of pregnancy! There's the gasiness, constipation, queasiness, and exhaustion; the f...

An empowering approach to managing stress quickly and effectively during a high-risk pregnancy Not enough women are told how profoundly stress impacts their pregnancy, especially if they are high-risk--but the truth is that stress, i...

Unlike other mindfulness resources for moms and moms-to-be, this compassionate book is grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, a proven program. The authors are leading experts on the emotional challenges of pregnancy and ear...

Become a mama without the drama  When you're pregnant, your friends, the Internet, and even your doctor often give advice that leaves you anxious and overwhelmed. You deserve a calm, straightforward, no-nonsense pregnancy. It's time ...

"A book that should be read by every obstetrician, pediatrician, or woman considering pregnancy." – Dr. Bruce Hollis, Professor of Pediatrics. Much of the conventional advice on nurturing children's brain development is si...

This book restores to women the legacy of their foremothers--the childbirth wisdom developed over the ages, throughout the world, by women in cultures other than our own. Author Judith Goldsmith set out to recover what came before the...

50 satisfying and nourishing vegan meals—especially for pregnant moms! Being a vegan mother not only means you have to worry about getting the right nutrients for your own body, but for your growing baby as well. The benefits of a v...

A completely revised and updated edition of America's pregnancy bible, the longest-running New York Times bestseller ever. With 18.5 million copies in print, What to Expect When You're Expecting is read by 93% of women who read a preg...

"Gives moms-to-be a big helping of peace of mind!" -Harvey Karp M.D., bestselling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block  Pregnancy-unquestionably one of the most pro­found, meaningful experiences of adulthood-can redu...

MEHMET C. OZ, M.D., is also a New York Times bestselling author and the health expert of The OprahWinfrey Show. He is professor and vice-chairman of surgery at New York Presbyterian Columbia University and  the ...

Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from two of America’s top reproductive psychiatrists.When you are pregnant, you get plenty of advice about your growing body and developing baby. Yet so much about mother...

A 21st-century guide to midwifery--tons of up-to-date information for expectant parents Whether you're in your third trimester or trying to conceive, knowledge is power when it comes to making important decisions about what kind of c...

A practical handbook for mothers-to-be sheds new light on the diverse forms of both medical and non-medical pain relief available for women in labor, discussing such topics as different forms of epidurals, selecting the right birth en...

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'...

Diabetes during pregnancy can be a scary experience, whether you are diagnosed with gestational diabetes or have been living type 2 or type 1 diabetes for years. Pregnancy & Diabetes is a down-to-earth guide to managing diabetes a...

This is an extremely personal account of the physical and emotional changes experienced by one mom following the birth of her babies. This is not how a mom "remembers" the aftermath of a delivery. This is a book written fro...

Birth Work as Care Work presents a vibrant collection of stories and insights from the front lines of birth activist communities. The personal has once more becomes political, and birth workers, supporters, and doulas now find themsel...

National Parenting Publications Gold Award WinnerEver wish you could have a baby nurse at home to answer your most urgent questions around the clock? Now you can!Carole Kramer Arsenault has spent the last two decades helping parents t...

During the year after giving birth, some mothers struggle to recover from the wearying days, sleepless nights, and assorted other troubles – mental, physical, and spiritual – that childbirth brings.If you're one such woman, know t...

An approachable guide to what to eat--as opposed to what to avoid--while pregnant and nursing, to support the mother's health and the baby's development during each stage of pregnancy, with 50 recipes.New research suggests that the fo...

When you're expecting a baby, all the focus seems to be on the external trappings of pregnancy—baby showers, doctor appointments, setting up the nursery, learning about baby's development. But amid all that preparation, your own ...

The pregnancy resource you can trust: medically reliable information, mom-to-mom advice.If you want the real deal on pregnancy, you’ve come to the right book! Drs. Yvonne Bohn, Allison Hill, and Alane Park are three top obstetri...

A simple, easy-to-follow guide for staying fit while pregnant and shedding the post-baby pounds after! Being a mom is the toughest job in the world. It's difficult to take time for yourself. Now, in How to Exercise When You're Expect...

Powerful strategies and compassionate support for overcoming postpartum depression Becoming a mother is a huge transition. For some, the mood swings, the pressures, and the anxiety can be intense and overwhelming. One in five women w...

Everybody tells pregnant women what they can’t eat. Now, certified nutritionists and registered dietitians Stephanie Clarke and Willow Jarosh are here to tell them what they should! Featuring recipes for wholesome, unprocessed meals...

Every father-to-be's handbook for knowing what to expect when expecting!In today's world, men are more involved in their wives' pregnancies than ever before. This 2nd Edition of Dad's Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies gives new fathers a...

In print for twenty-five years, Your Pregnancy Week by Week has sold millions of copies worldwide as an established go-to resource. The book's trademark week-by-week formula helps expectant parents easily and effortlessly compare the ...

Based on the hit documentary that inspired a vibrant online community, this innovative approach to birthing shows women how to maximize childbirth's emotional and physical rewardsWith more than 4 million babies born in the United Stat...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum - The Definitive Guide is the complete handbook for women suffering this severe complication of pregnancy, their families and their healthcare providers. Covering everything from treatment options to coping stra...