Birth Pregnancy

If you think baby brain is bad for you, think again - because neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay (author of The Women's Brain Book) has looked at studies and talked to experts from all over the world and the proof is in: giving birth is one of the best things to ever happen to a woman's brain. Baby Brain contains the ultimate good-news story about mothers' brains, backed up by scientific research from leading experts and presented in highly digestible bite-sized sections by one of Australia's leading science communicators.

The most valuable investment any society makes is in its children, the next generation. The more we learn about the fetus the better we are able to understand the problems and abnormalities that can occur during development. Dr. Peter Nathanielsz, the first to demonstrate that the fetal brain delivers the signals that start the process of birth, reviews the recent explosion of information on fetal development during the second half of pregnancy.

Discover the power of knowledge throughout your pregnancy. Embrace it and take charge of your pregnancy journey, making the best decisions for you and your baby! From the moment you found out you were pregnant, you may have felt a mix of elation, fear, and uncertainty. With so many decisions to make and an overwhelming amount of advice from well-meaning family and friends, it can be hard to hear your own voice. Your needs, wishes, values, and intuition are more important now than ever.

Many new dads, especially if this is their first child, have no idea what to expect during labor and delivery. Squeezing a baby through a tiny opening is not a fun and pleasurable experience. It is something that the fathers do not have the opportunity to know what it feels like. In all honesty, labor has nothing to do with the father. Sure you will welcome your new born baby into the world once she or he comes out but until that point it’s not you suffering. This book gives expecting fathers information on what to expect and also what to do and what not to do.

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 20 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.

Did you know affirmations are powerful, and if practiced daily, can actually retrain/wire your brain? Practicing affirmations during pregnancy helps you stay in control, but also allows you to experience a more peaceful time carrying. This book is meant to be listened to and repeated aloud, and so I strongly encourage you to purchase this audiobook!

Becoming a First-Time Father Can Feel Overwhelming... But It Doesn't Have to Be! Do you wonder what your role as a father will be like? Do you feel that you're not "prepared enough" to become the best dad you can be? It's completely normal to feel this way. Many first-time fathers share these same concerns —and the good news is, you don't have to face them alone. What if you could begin this journey with assurance, knowing you have the tools to be a great dad and thrive in fatherhood from day one? You don't have to stumble through fatherhood on your own.

Are you about to be a first-time dad? Overwhelmed with worries and uncertainties? This guide is your compass to navigate the challenges of fatherhood confidently.

In April 1969, a day before her 22nd birthday, Judith Ellen Bock gave birth to a 5 pound 15 ounce girl in a Tulsa hospital. Under the secrecy of a “NO SHOW, NO TELL” order, even Bock was kept from knowing much of anything about her newborn. Although she consented to the subsequent relinquishment of her parental rights and her daughter’s adoption, she was haunted by unresolved grief that she submerged for years under the mantra that she had “done the right thing.”

You may feel like you’re out of your depth now, but by following Zach’s advice you’re taking a step in the right direction. By the time your baby arrives, you’ll have the knowledge and skill that you need to embrace the most important role of your life with joy and confidence. Being a good dad is a choice…it’s not dictated by your income, IQ, or upbringing.

Are you ready to handle the challenges that come with supporting your partner during pregnancy and parenting a newborn? Your partner has announced that she is pregnant! Congratulations! Now what? Becoming a new dad is the toughest thing you will ever do, and there is no perfect way to do it. You may feel overwhelmed, unqualified, and confused about what to do next. With the right knowledge, you can tackle the challenge head-on...and enjoy the journey as well.

Are you pregnant and feeling anxious about giving birth? Or maybe you're already a mom and would like to have a more positive birth experience the next time around. Hypnobirthing affirmations may be just what you need. This gentle, holistic approach to childbirth can help you relax and focus on your birthing goals. Listen to these affirmations before you give birth and during delivery as a way to help you relax and relieve some of the tension before your little one arrives.

Whether you are embarking on the journey of pregnancy, or you have already found yourself pregnant, then this is the book for you! Congratulations! Parenthood is one of the most exciting phases of life you will encounter. But there are also so many things to be aware of.

Certified birth doula and hypnobirthing coach, Emma Armstrong, wants women to have the power to influence their birth experience, by tuning in to their body and brain. Organised into 5 sections: brain, body, birth, baby and beyond, this is a fresh, inclusive, and empowering approach to the birth experience. Emma brings in her hypnobirthing skills, using short, snappy language and soundbites, to make this book fresh and appealing.

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians covers everything you need to make the thrilling and challenging journey to motherhood: from choosing a donor to tracking fertility to signing the right papers on the dotted lines. Rachel Pepper's lively, easy-to-read guide is the first place to go for up-to-date information and sage advice on everything from sex in the sixth month to negotiating family roles. Why a second edition? When the acclaimed first edition appeared, the author's daughter was only a few months old. This new edition takes into account the parenting know-how Pepper has developed over the intervening years.

Whether you want practical guidance for an unassisted birth or simply want to deepen your understanding of natural birth in general, this book is the how-to manual you've been waiting for. Introducing the idea of a Brave New Birth—any birth where the mother and baby are free to birth by instinct and are given the privacy and safety necessary for the body and baby to birth themselves, without interference, intervention, or being watched/measured/observed.

Childbirth should be one of the most joyful experiences in a woman's life. All too frequently it is one of the most fearful. In Gayle Peterson a nationally recognized leader in the field of perinatal psychology prepares the mother-to-be for the most positive experience possible utilizing a childbirth preparation method based on medical research that shows emotional factors to be important in a healthy pregnancy and delivery. begins with a personal birth preparation inventory. It then addresses the mother's fears and concerns through exercises aimed at decreasing her anxiety and increasing ...

When my sister takes over my birthday party and turns it into a makeshift baby shower for herself, I decide to leave wanting to avoid it all! However my sister's husband who, is my childhood friend stops me before I can leave! He invites me over to watch a movie and, stuff our faces with junk food to celebrate my birthday like when we were younger but, will long time buried secrets come to light and turn this innocent get together into something more? If it does, will I be able to resist the temptation to not indulge in my one time crush and, say no to my pregnant sister's husband!

Raymond is trying to find a breeding mate for a rare frog. However, something selects him for breeding instead.

The first audiobook to truly focus solely on the birth of your baby (rather than pregnancy) and without a specific agenda. This is a comprehensive everything-you-need-to-know guide to childbirth from leading Australian obstetrician and international researcher into safe childbirth, Professor Stephen Tong. Most parents-to-be and their support people have little knowledge of what to expect in the birthing suite. Drawing on his extensive experience in the field, Professor Tong guides you through vital information to help prepare for a safe and happy birth day.