“A wonderful book, funny unbelievably tender, and smart. It shimmers.”--Anne LamottIncludes an all-new afterword about Adam. John and Martha Beck had two Harvard degrees apiece when they conceived
A guide to the most delicious ways to meet key dietary requirements during pregnancy. Superfoods for Pregnancy is a comprehensive reference to the foods that provide the optimal nutrients for moth
If you're looking for the inside scoop on what it's really like to have a baby, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide features a friendly, fresh, and fun approach to the greatest ad
The experience of stillbirth and other losses in pregnancy at what is usually a time of great joy is tragic for everyone involved, including midwifery professionals. Although research increasingly sho
A complete guide to the parts of being pregnant that secretly worry new moms—pregnancy sex, first time parenting, meeting the baby, and how to avoid turning a chic house into a large ov
The story of human evolution has been told hundreds of times, each time with a focus that seems most informative of the teller. No matter how it is told the primary characters are rarely mothers and i
An ideal reference for both medical students and prospective parents, The Pregnant Body Book looks at the nature of human pregnancy, including how it's changed through evolution, and explores the anat
Now completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy Covering preconception and interconception
Three obstetrician/gyncecologists who are also mothers themselves offer a comprehensive guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and dealing with newborns, including complications, high-risk pregnancies, and o
Offers a reference guide to pregnancy and childbirth, discussing morning sickness, back pain, gestational diabetes and breast-feeding with a week-by-week guide to changes in both mother and baby. Orig
A?comprehensive guide not only?on what to expect and when to expect it, but also to developing a confident, assertive, and empowered approach to pregnancy and life as a new parent?Divided into section
Amirsys proudly announces the Second Edition of the bestselling Diagnostic Imaging: Obstetrics, written by the foremost experts in the field, Dr. Paula Woodward?and team. With approximately 260 diagno
Using her proven Miracle Ball Method, Elaine Petrone gives pregnant women a way to relieve the common aches and pains of pregnancy and to heal and regain their shape-including that flat belly-after gi
A midwife’s memoir of living free and naturally against all odds ?In her first, highly praised memoir, The Blue Cotton Gown, Patricia Harman recounted the stories that patients brought into her exam r
Born with the destiny of becoming a Mayan sacred midwife, Chona Perez has carried on centuries-old traditional Indigenous American birth and healing practices over her 85 years. At the same time, Cho
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, i
Population growth and global health disparities for many reproductive and perinatal outcomes are but a few of the pressing issues facing public health today. Despite growing interest in the field, fo
Obesity presents many challenges to mothers and their unborn babiesHow can a severely overweight woman prepare for pregnancy? What if she is already pregnant? How do you guide her through an inherentl
Research is a fundamental part of midwifery practice. However, not everyone finds it easy to understand the basic principles, and particularly the language of research. This accessible handbook enable
