Pregnancy & Childbirth

A fresh new look brings this parenting classic up-to-date for a new generation of mothers and mothers-to-be. Taking an irreverent and humorous look at the trials and tribulations of motherhood, Radio 4's Libby Purves has created an invaluable survival...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780976290773Author Robin LimFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint 1st World LibraryPublisher 1st World LibraryWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm...

A new cover edition of the original book on HypnoBirthing No one can truly understand what it's like to give birth until you experience it but HypnoBirthing gives you the tools and knowledge to approach labour with confidence. Pioneered by Marie...

GOING SOLO is the empowering and uplifting story of one woman's choice to become a single mother. 'I hope this story gives hope to anyone who wants children and to anyone who finds themselves single. Not to follow this path necessarily, but to remember...

Learn how to soothe your baby with this essential guide to baby massageTouch is the newborn baby's first form of communication and a crucial part of their development. Regular massages are proven to have a number of physiological benefits. You will find...

The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnantis a complete guide to getting pregnant-the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects, told in a straight-forward, funny, and compassionate manner, like talking to a good friend who's been through...

Sleep, or rather the lack of it, is the issue of paramount concern to the overwhelming majority of new parents. Getting enough sleep is vital for the health of a growing baby or toddler, and the sanity of mums and dads. Yet striking the right balance...

'If there was ever a nanny whose advice you should follow, it's Louenna. Her experience and knowledge in caring for infants is unmatched, and her bitesize tips, tools and wisdom make this a go-to essential for daily baby wins, with a good helping of self...

'As informative as it is poetic' Dolly Alderton'Compassionate, funny and beautifully written' Daisy Buchanan------------------------------Every woman will experience the panic years in some way between her mid-twenties and early-forties.This maddening...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307987273Author Helen MoonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Three Rivers PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 238gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647396312Author Dr Smita MalhotraFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780761181507Author Heidi MurkoffFormat PaperbackPage Count 704Imprint Workman PublishingPublisher Workman PublishingWeight(grams) 826gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

'Essential reading for anyone who has been through the sadness of a lost pregnancy' The Times'Sensitive and insightful' Sunday Times Style'This book will be a godsend to any woman going through the murky devastation that is called miscarriage but feels...

**Selected for Bookstart 2022 - the bookbag gifted to every newborn in England, Wales and N. Ireland** **Included in the Scottish Government's Baby Box, gifted to babies in Scotland ** **Silver Winner MadeForMums Awards 2024** This...

The human rights in childbirth movement is gathering pace and followers across the globe. From Venezuela to the UK, via America and Uganda, activists, midwives, mothers, doctors and lawyers are coming together to offer rights-based solutions to the...

Why do some mothers and babies take to breast feeding while others don't? And what are the emotions involved for mother and baby when the baby rejects a feed, or when breast feeding stops? What happens when parents and their babies have to negotiate...

The US best-selling guide to natural birth control, pregnancy achievement and women's ongoing reproductive health. From fertility expert Toni Weschler, this is a must-read for any woman thinking of becoming pregnant.'Straightforward and unbiased...

Most parents worry about their child's eating at some point. Common concerns include picky eating in toddlerhood, sweet cravings and vegetable avoidance in the early school years and dieting and worries about weight in the tween and teenage years. The...

Dr Richard Halvorsen brings together the latest medical knowledge on all modern child vaccines (age 0-15yrs), as well as the diseases they aim to protect against, including the 'flu virus. The guide includes what is known about the link between...

The best-selling Rough Guide to Pregnancy and Birth gives you the up-to-date lowdown on pregnancy, birth and coping when you first get home. This is a week by week guide to what's happening to you and the baby, from choosing where to give birth, coping...

A Contented House with Twins unites the UK's leading baby expert, Gina Ford, and the highly regarded television presenter Alice Beer, a mother of twin girls. Discovering you are pregnant with twins is both an exciting and a thoroughly terrifying prospect...

The best-selling guide to the first year of fatherhood, trusted by hundreds of thousands of new dads and their partners. This indispensable handbook, from the author of the million-selling Expectant Father, provides a reassuring month-by-month overview...

Many babies are fussy and spit up milk, and in recent years it has become common for them to be diagnosed with 'reflux' and medicated with antacids, thickeners and acid suppressants. However, research tells us that reflux is normal in young babies and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101884232Author Paul ThomasFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 743gDimensions(mm)...

One in ten women of childbearing age is affected by Polcystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to some degree, and many suffer from serious symptoms, such as infertility, early miscarriage, chronic pelvic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, and migraines...

'This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility' Sophia Money-CouttsBig Fat Negative (BFN) - a term...

In the 21st century, women are supposed to have a choice about where they give birth. But when that choice is home, women often encounter obstacles, despite robust evidence that birth at home is safe, beneficial and should be available for women who want...

This is a straight-talking, woman-to-woman postnatal recovery guide with a difference. These tailored Pilates exercises are safe and effective to build strong foundations, whatever your exercise goals. Clear step-by-step exercises are suitable for the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838229511Author Sallyann BeresfordFormat PaperbackPage Count 254Imprint Dandelion BooksPublisher Dandelion BooksWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

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...

Written from a dad's perspective, here's everything a man should know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival. Discovering you're going to be a dad is a strange time - a combination of excitement, uncertainty and a whole lot of questions.....

**AWARDED A MUMSNET BEST BADGE 2016** Whether you've just had a baby or you're about to welcome your new little bundle into the world, you probably have a LOT of questions ... I know I did! And I also know...

With 791,000 babies born in the UK last year, too many women experience birth as nothing more than a routine or painful event. In her much-praised film "Orgasmic Birth", acclaimed filmmaker Debra Pascali-Bonaro showed that in fact childbirth is...

As babies grow, so their routines and patterns change. In The Contented Toddler Years Gina addresses the many changes in sleeping and feeding habits that arise during the second and third year. She offers invaluable advice and insight into these crucial...

This evidence-based guide for professionals covers essential information to help support parents breastfeeding past the first six months, including starting solids alongside breastfeeding, nursing manners, and common problems and challenges.The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780814258668Author Linda Janet HolmesFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Ohio State University PressPublisher Ohio State University PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916060609Author Beverley Ann Lawrence BeechFormat PaperbackPage Count 182Imprint A1aoff529xm31Publisher A1aoff529xm31Weight(grams) 219gDimensions(mm)...

_______________ Do you have questions? The Guide for Everyone has all the answers you need Marley Hall is a midwife and mum of five - in other words, she's seen it all. In her Guide for Everyone, you'll find answers to questions you never knew you...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780818402531Author Peter MayleFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Citadel PressPublisher Kensington PublishingWeight(grams) 181gDimensions(mm) 233mm *...

While some mothers take to breast-feeding like a duck to water, others just can't seem to get the hang of it. Clare Byam-Cook agrees that breast is best but she stresses that the most important thing is that your baby is fed - whether by the breast or...