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When you hear her story, will you believe her?Rose Marlowe is a
hard-working nurse, a loving wife, and a merciless killer. Or so
she says. Despite her confession, it is hard to believe that this
beautiful, kind woman could have killed her vulnerable patient in
cold blood. Down-on-his-luck true crime author, Theo Hazel, is
convinced that there's more to what happened than Rose is telling,
and so decides to visit her behind bars to write her story. His
first surprise comes when Rose reveals that the victim was not a
stranger to her. As time goes on, it seems that Rose is letting
Theo see behind her perfect mask. With each new visit, he learns
terrible new things about her heart-breaking past. With each new
visit, he becomes more and more convinced that she can't be a
killer. But is he trying to free an innocent woman, or falling prey
to a calculating murderer? A gripping and unputdownable thriller
that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning.
Perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, Shari Lapena and JP
Delaney. What everyone is saying about The Nurse:'A clever,
pitch-perfect read' Jenny O'Brien, author of Silent Cry, 'Wow what
a read!... I was glued to the pages... Another stay up all night
read! The idea for this story I found to be fresh, its execution
first-class and its characterisation second to none. The Nurse is
dark, compelling, compulsive, twisty and will have you addicted
from beginning to end as you race to see how it all will unfold...
A must read for 2021.' Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, 'Will stay
with you long after the final page' S.E. Lynes, author of The
Housewarming 'Among the best of the psychological thrillers that I
have read... The author has smashed it out of the park... A fresh
plot and so gripping throughout... There really was no putting this
book down unless I absolutely had to.' Beyond the Books, 'I
finished The Nurse last week and can't stop thinking about it'
NetGalley Reviewer, 'Took me completely by surprise!' Karen King,
author of The Stranger in my Bed, 'Haunting, spine-tingling,
edge-of-your-seat reading!' Noelle Holten, author of the DC Maggie
Jamieson series 'I absolutely inhaled this book. Read it in two
days and obsessed about it when I wasn't reading it. SO gripping
and twisty, I couldn't put it down... Highly recommend! Go and read
it!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'One of the best psychological thrillers
I've read in a long time!' NetGalley Reviewer, 'It was impossible
to put the book down' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Took my breath away!'
Jane Isaac, author of the DCI Helen Lavery series 'You just want to
devour the book in one sitting' Goodreads Reviewer, 'An easy
five-star read for me!' J.M. Hewitt, author of The Night Caller,
'Didn't want it to end... Really packs a punch.' Amanda Robson,
author of Obsession 'Kept me on my toes throughout' Goodreads
Reviewer, 'Satisfyingly twisty' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Filled with
intriguing characters and surprising twists' M. M. DeLuca, author
of The Secret Sister, 'Utterly compelling and absorbing' Jo
Jakeman, author of Safe House 'Clever and intriguing' Emma
Haughton, author of Now You See Me, 'Twists and turns right up to
the end' Goodreads Reviewer, 'Thrilling and chilling' Margaret
Kirk, author of Shadow Man
This book provides mailing to TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Birth
Association) groups. The first edition sold over 100,000 copies.
The rate of twin births as high as 1 in 50. The books that
demystify challenging children become classics. The only major book
on twins written by physicians, "Twins! 2nd edition" addresses the
unique questions and concerns of parents, covering the earliest
stages of a multiple-birth pregnancy through delivery and the first
year of life. "Twins! 2nd edition" helps parents raise happy and
healthy babies with the most accurate answers and current advice
from specialists who work with twins every day. This book provides
complete information on pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum
experience, from adequate nutrition levels when eating for three
and pre-term delivery to feeding schedules and raising your babies
as individuals. The second edition introduces additions that ensure
that "Twins!" maintains its relevance in a climate of changing
medical technology and improved standards of care. It presents new
technologies available to expecting mothers including advancements
in ultrasounds and non-invasive tests for Down's syndrome; new
advances in research and medicine, including recent discoveries
about popular drugs (such as anti-depressants and antibiotics),
fertilization methods, nutrition, and preventing morning sickness;
a new discussion of complimentary and alternative medical practices
such as acupuncture and the use of supplements and herbs, and
updates on the levels of care in hospital nurseries so parents of
twins know what options they have and what they should expect.
Bearing down with tremendous effort, she works at pushing the
waiting life out of her body. Her husband wipes her beaded brow and
gives her a supportive word, and she continues her courageous work.
Finally, a hairy scalp emerges. Forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, and
chin follow, and the parents get their first glimpse of the little
person they have dreamed about for months.
With blinking eyes and puckered lips, the passenger completes
the journey. As the baby slides into the waiting hands of the birth
attendant, a new citizen is announced. It's a girl The baby's first
breath is the culmination of a perfectly timed, physiologically
detailed plan. For nine months she has depended on her mother for
survival, as the intricate workings of the placenta sustained her
life. Now changes occur to ensure her independent survival. For the
first time her heart pumps blood into her lungs, and the designated
vessels close to complete the self-contained breathing process.
Inspired by Sarah DiGregorio's harrowing experience giving birth to
her premature daughter, An Intimate History of Premature Birth is a
compelling and empathetic blend of memoir and rigorous reporting
that tells the story of neonatology - and explores the questions
raised by premature birth. 'A definitive history of neonatology,
written with urgency and clarity, beauty and compassion. DiGregorio
is at once a clear-eyed reporter and a mother who has lived through
the reality of neonatal intensive care, and her balance of the two
narrative strands is pitch-perfect. A popular science book that
deserves its place among the best' Francesca Segal, author of
Mother Ship The heart of many hospitals is the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit (NICU). It is a place where humanity, ethics, and science
collide in dramatic and deeply personal ways as parents, doctors,
and nurses grapple with sometimes unanswerable questions: When does
life begin? When and how should life end? And what does it mean to
be human? For the first time, Sarah DiGregorio tells the complete
story of this science - and the many people it has touched. Weaving
her own experiences and those of NICU clinicians and other parents
with deeply researched reporting, An Intimate History of Premature
Birth delves deep into the history and future of neonatology, one
of the most boundary pushing medical disciplines: how it came to
be, how it is evolving, and the political, cultural, and ethical
issues that continue to arise in the face of dramatic scientific
developments. Previously published as Early
Choosing a name for your baby is really exciting - it can also feel
like a huge decision that you're terrified of getting wrong! Never
fear: we bring you the very latest news, trends and inspiration in
Baby Names 2022. We've picked thousands to choose from, including
the UK's favourites (spoiler alert: we're still big fans of Oliver
and Olivia) and strangest choices (welcome to babies Sing, Rexx,
and Jury). Inspo from the world of literature and Cottagecore,
which are as cosy and warm as an Aran jumper. Practical tips on
choosing a name and dealing with family expectations (and other
people's opinions). Predictions on next year's hottest names: think
unisex treasures such as Alex, Robin, and Jamie.
Feeding your baby is a big part of the first year. It can be an
exciting and enjoyable time but also one that can raise many
questions and concerns. What to give them? How much? And when? It
can feel like everyone has an opinion on what you should do and
what worked for them, with a confusing array of information online
to wade through. Let's talk about feeding your baby helps support
you through this. Covering breast and formula feeding, mixed
feeding, starting solids and more, this supportive and
non-judgemental guide brings you the evidence, top tips and lots of
support to answer all your feeding questions. Focusing on both the
practicalities and emotions attached to feeding decisions, it will
answer your questions big and small, supporting you to confidently
feed your baby as they grow, in whatever way works for your family.
With expert contributors and quotes from parents, Professor Amy
Brown's authoritative but easy-to-read style ensures that this book
will inform and reassure anyone wanting to know more about how to
support their baby to be a healthy and happy eater however they
decide to feed them.
Put your baby to sleep! Based on the scientifically established
rest and activity cycle that occurs every hour and a half, here's a
proven program to help every parent give their baby better nights
and naps. Simply note the time your baby wakes up. Play, feed, or
engage with the baby for 90 minutes; then begin to soothe him back
to sleep. That's right, 90 minutes after baby wakes up in the
morning, it's time for a nap; and 90 minutes after the nap, it's
time for another one. In a reassuring style, Dr. Moore explains how
and why the program works for babies from two weeks to a year; and
how to solve common problems including sleep issues due to illness
or travelling across time zones.
How and when babies eat their first solid foods can be an exciting
stage for new parents, but it can also bring confusion and anxiety
due to conflicting advice and opinions. When should babies have
their first sold foods? What should it be? How much? Is milk still
important? Does any of this really matter? Why Starting Solids
Matters aims to help readers find answers to these questions by
exploring the science behind the headlines. It provides a gentle
introduction to the importance of the first year and beyond for the
development of long term healthy eating habits and weight with much
of the information just as relevant for thinking about the diet of
older children and even the rest of the family too.
From the author of Expecting Better and The Family Firm, an
economist's guide to the early years of parenting. "Both refreshing
and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit
batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things
down." -LA Times "The book is jampacked with information, but it's
also a delightful read because Oster is such a good writer." -NPR
With Expecting Better, award-winning economist Emily Oster spotted
a need in the pregnancy market for advice that gave women the
information they needed to make the best decision for their own
pregnancies. By digging into the data, Oster found that much of the
conventional pregnancy wisdom was wrong. In Cribsheet, she now
tackles an even greater challenge: decision-making in the early
years of parenting. As any new parent knows, there is an abundance
of often-conflicting advice hurled at you from doctors, family,
friends, and strangers on the internet. From the earliest days,
parents get the message that they must make certain choices around
feeding, sleep, and schedule or all will be lost. There's a rule-or
three-for everything. But the benefits of these choices can be
overstated, and the trade-offs can be profound. How do you make
your own best decision? Armed with the data, Oster finds that the
conventional wisdom doesn't always hold up. She debunks myths
around breastfeeding (not a panacea), sleep training (not so bad!),
potty training (wait until they're ready or possibly bribe with
M&Ms), language acquisition (early talkers aren't necessarily
geniuses), and many other topics. She also shows parents how to
think through freighted questions like if and how to go back to
work, how to think about toddler discipline, and how to have a
relationship and parent at the same time. Economics is the science
of decision-making, and Cribsheet is a thinking parent's guide to
the chaos and frequent misinformation of the early years. Emily
Oster is a trained expert-and mom of two-who can empower us to make
better, less fraught decisions-and stay sane in the years before
preschool.
Do bottle fed babies sleep better and feed longer than breastfed
babies? Are modern formula milks as good as breastmilk? Are
breastfed babies woozies that want picking up all the time? And is
it really easier and more convenient to bottle-feed? Many women
thinking about breastfeeding their babies are put off by rumours
and myths. In their award-winning, beautifully illustrated book
infant feeding specialist Val Finigan and embroidery artist Lou
Gardiner's tackle commonly held beliefs about breastfeeding with
wisdom, warmth and wit.
The loss of a baby, however it occurs, can be heartbreaking and
painful and leave parents in need of support as they grieve. While
awareness about baby loss is increasing, the suffering and sadness,
isolation and loneliness parents feel is often invisible and it can
be hard for them to reach out, and for those around them to know
how best to support them. Why Baby Loss Matters explores what
happens when families experience baby loss or the end of a
pregnancy, drawing on the first-hand experiences of parents who
have navigated life and the fourth trimester without their baby,
and the vital work of charities and services which offer support.
By examining different approaches to coping with the loss of a baby
and keeping memories alive, the book offers insight into the ways
that families have found the support and peace that they need to
continue living after saying goodbye.
Although women are often advised to exercise during pregnancy and
after birth, there is little information available about the
tremendous benefits of physical activity for both mother and baby,
or what kinds of exercise are safe and appropriate. In Why
Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Matter, Rehana Jawadwala, an
exercise physiologist and perinatal yoga teacher, looks at the
evidence for supporting physical activity in mothers, as well as
how women's physiology changes during pregnancy and after they give
birth, answering in detail the questions that mothers and those
supporting them may have.
For parents of babies with feeding difficulties, the journey to a
diagnosis of tongue-tie and the challenges involved in accessing
treatment can be long and arduous. Information is often
conflicting, and professionals do not always agree. Why Tongue-tie
Matters aims to steer a course through research and practice to
explain how tongue-tie impacts feeding, when you should suspect
tongue-tie, and how to access assessment and treatment. With
strategies that can help alleviate the feeding difficulties
associated with tongue-tie, and information about recovery after
division and the impact on speech and oral health, the book is an
invaluable guide for parents and the health professionals
supporting them.
Many mothers and those who support them do not know that they can
experience negative emotions associated with breastfeeding. In
modern society breastfeeding is often used - problematically - to
exemplify myths about motherhood and maternal love, and is bound up
with ideas of what makes a 'good mother'. In this context nursing
aversion and agitation - intense, distressing feelings that are
experienced by the mother during breastfeeding - can be both
unexpected and hugely upsetting, particularly when women may have
already overcome significant challenges in order to breastfeed. In
When Breastfeeding Sucks Zainab Yate examines what we know about
this poorly understood aspect of infant feeding, in a carefully
researched discussion that will be valuable for individual mothers
who may be suffering, and the breastfeeding supporters who work to
support them.
While postpartum depression has become a recognizable condition,
this is the first book to treat root causes of mommy brain, baby
blues, and other symptoms that leave mothers feeling exhausted. Any
woman who has read What to Expect When You're Expecting needs a
copy of The Postnatal Depletion Cure. Filled with trustworthy
advice, protocols for successful recovery, and written by a
compassionate expert in women's health, this book is a guide to
help any mother restore her energy, replenish her body, and reclaim
her sense of self. Most mothers have experienced pain,
forgetfulness, indecision, low energy levels, moodiness, or some
form of baby brain. And it's no wonder: The process of growing a
baby depletes a mother's body in substantial ways--on average, a
mother's brain shrinks 5% during pregnancy, and the placenta saps
her of essential nutrients that she needs to be healthy and
contented. But with postnatal care ending after 6 weeks, most women
never learn how to rebuild their strength and care for their bodies
after childbirth. As a result, they can suffer from the effects of
depletion for many years, without knowing what's wrong as well as
getting the support and treatments that they need.
It's time to empower yourself and just say no to giving birth
passively. This is the book that has revolutionized childbirth,
turning birthing mothers from subdued and passive "patients" to
active and empowered owners of their childbirth experience. Janet
Balaskas started a movement of women who refused to give birth
lying down and she has been teaching women about "active birth"
ever since. She emphasizes the importance of movement during labor,
the wide range of options and positions for delivery itself, and
the many natural alternatives to heavy sedation and other medical
interventions. Her book is eminently useful whether you are
planning to give birth in a hospital, a free-standing birth center,
or at home. If such options as water birth or hypno-birthing are
appealing to you, this is an essential book; at the same time, it
is non-judgmental and encourages you to give birth in whatever
manner and position you see fit. It covers: Exercises for
pregnancy, to prepare you optimally for childbirth Massage and yoga
during labor Labor and birthing positions that maximize your
comfort and encourage efficient contractions Essential tips for
birth partners, spouses, doulas, and other attendants Relaxation
and recovery exercises, for the postpartum period Janet Balaskas
shows you how to prepare for and experience a truly natural,
joyful, and empowering birth.
**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 from first-hand experience with my three babies that
one-size-fits all parenting doesn't work. So this book is to help
you find out what will work for you and your baby. I've included
all the information and friendly advice I wish I'd been given
before I became a mum for the first time, alongside the routines,
shortcuts and tips that worked for me. I hope this book will
empower you during your first twelve months of parenthood to trust
your own mummy intuition, and to care for your children in your own
way - confidently and happily. We all have that intuition, we just
need to learn to tune into it! With chapters on feeding, sleeping,
wellbeing and lifestyle - as well as how to look after yourself -
this book will equip you with all the know-how you need to get you
through the sleepless nights and concerns, to all the magical first
moments. It's a collection of everything that worked for me as a
new mum - and I hope it works for you, too. Love, Holly xxx
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