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"As an OB/GYN, Dr. Allison Hill has delivered thousands of babies; as a mom, she's given birth to her own two children. Hill has a unique perspective on the many questions moms have surrounding pregnancy and childbirth-especially when it comes to "going natural." Drawing on her twenty years of expertise as well as current medical data, she weighs the pros and cons of the range of options available-hospital or birthing center; MD or midwife. Covering...
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"With more than 1.3 million video views each month and over fifty-two million total views on her YouTube channel, Howland's (a.k.a. Mama Natural) funny but informational videos have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy and parenting. Now Howland is turning to the page, offering up the first week-to-week natural pregnancy book for soon-to-be moms. For the last half-century, control over childbirth has been in favor of doctors. Many...
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"A simply written guide about pregnancy, childbirth, infant health, and safety. Offering solid guidance for mothers and mothers-to-be whose reading skills are limited and who may have limited access to adequate health care, this guide focuses on basics like prenatal care, lifestyle choices, nutritional advice, and baby's first few months. This fifth edition includes updated and expanded information on mental health issues, including postpartum depression...
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"Designed as an informational resource for patients, Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month, Seventh Edition sets forth current information and clinical opinions on subjects related to women's health and reproduction. Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month is a resource for informational purposes. Topics include : getting ready for pregnancy -- choosing who will care for you during pregnancy -- what to expect during each month of pregnancy...
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"The info-packed, irreverent guide expectant and new mothers have been screaming into their pillows for"-- Provided by publisher.
You're having a baby... and everyone is giving you unsolicited advice. Newell and Ruiz are here to tell you: There's no "right" way to be pregnant or a new mom. Their guide asks and answers all the essential questions that pop up from the first trimester to the fourth. And their funny, feminist, and pro-mom attitudes will...
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"A week-by-week pregnancy and birthing guide from renowned Hollywood doula Carson Meyer-brimming with empowering advice to help expectant mothers care for their bodies, nurture their babies, and make confident decisions throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum"-- Provided by publisher.
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"In today's perfectionistic culture, pregnant women are expected to be boundlessly optimistic and literally glowing with happiness. What often go unacknowledged are the physical and emotional challenges of pregnancy. This book offers strategies and solutions for confronting and relieving the stress of pregnancy. Think about some of the words so commonly used to describe a pregnant woman: "radiant, " "glowing, " "serene." But even for women who are...
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"An empowering, inclusive guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life that puts mothers first--not a particular philosophy or agenda--and offers passionate and straightforward guidance on the issues that matter most to them, so that they can have the kind of parenting experience they desire"-- Provided by publisher.
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"The disconnect between the expectations and reality of becoming a parent has left many feeling blindsided, anxious, guilty, and alone. Then Comes Baby looks to change that, preparing and empowering new and expecting parents through the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of birth and the postpartum journey"-- Provided by publisher.
"An invaluable resource before, during, and after childbirth that focuses on the parents' experience and well-being....
