Series in Childbirth
Books in Childbirth
'Where Did I Come From?'
“I give this book top grades for humanness and honesty. Some parents will find that its humorousness helps them over the embarrassment.” — Dr. Spock Over A Million Copies Sold! An international and beloved bestselling children’s classic, Where Did I Come From? helps parents and their curious children get up close and personal with the intimate world of human sexuality in the form of a picture book. Told in an age-appropriate voice respectful of young people’s natural intelligence and warmly and relatably illustrated throughout, Where Did I Come From? creates a safe space where families can learn about the traditional facts of life—from the different parts of the body to orgasm to birth. If you’ve been wondering how to have this talk with your children, look no further for a trusted resource that will give you the tools you need to share this critical information sensitively and factually. “The best description of sexual intercourse that is out there for children.” — Sexedrescue.com “You can't deny Mayle's talent for translating adult experience into child-level concepts.” — Kirkus Reviews
Becoming a Mother
Combining medical and historical information with real life accounts of ordinary women, this book is an essential guide to the facts, feelings and emotions experienced during pregnancy and birth. It takes you week by week, from the decision to conceive, through to first impressions of life with your baby, offering invaluable information. Topics include: Conception - If and When; Feelings for Your Growing Baby; Your Career and Financial Position; Fear that Something May Go Wrong; Changing Relationships with Family and Friends; Choosing Where and How to Give Birth; How Others Felt - Women Relate their Experiences; The First Few Days with Your Baby
Dude, You're Gonna Be a Dad!(With: John Pfeiffer)
John Pfeiffer reveals everything you need to know about becoming a new father, in this funny yet practical guide.
Protect Your Pregnancy(With: Bonnie Campos)
A wealth of information for expectant parents Protect Your Pregnancy reassuringly leads expectant parents through steps to protect their unborn child during pregnancy, with a special focus on at-risk pregnancies. Written by a leading prenatal specialist working to reduce pre-term births and pregnancy complications, this invaluable guide provides parents with the information they need to safely give birth to a happy, healthy child. Here readers will find: A time-tested approach that has been successful with more than 30,000 women Detailed guidance on all of the important influences on the health of the unborn child Guidelines on how to recognize signs and symptoms of pregnancy complications Exploration of pre-existing and developing medical conditions that can lead to premature delivery Navigating the neonatal intensive care unit Advice on dealing with concerned family members