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Birth and sex are often talked about as if they were contrasting
experiences. In fact, they each involve the same rush of hormones
in an action drama in which mind and body work in harmony. When a
woman is free to follow her instincts and give birth naturally,
waves of endorphins surge in the bloodstream with the same energy
as in ecstatic lovemaking. Birth and sex mingle to become one in
the thrilling, sweet, intense and overwhelming experience of
creation. Yet in the Western high-tech birth culture the
environment often inhibits the spontaneity of birth, resulting in
pain and distress. Pregnancy and birth are de-sexed and treated as
medical conditions. Women are turned into objects on which doctors
act. In this compelling and controversial new book Sheila Kitzinger
explores the complexity and depth of female sexuality during
pregnancy, birth, and after the baby comes. She shows what can be
done to create an environment in which a woman is able to trust her
instincts and be confident in her body. By rediscovering the power
and passion in our bodies, we can reclaim the spontaneity and
sexual ecstasy of childbirth.
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Perhaps you had a difficult birth. Hopefully, you have a healthy
baby. That, after all, is the most important thing. Or is it? So
why are you struggling to move on? Why do you keep thinking about
the birth or replaying it in your mind? Why do you feel guilty when
other people say "at least you have a healthy baby"? In Birth
Shock, perinatal clinical psychologist Mia Scotland explains
clearly what can be harmful about birth, how birth trauma can
affect mothers, fathers and health professionals, and why it seems
to be on the rise. If you are suffering from the effects of a
difficult birth, even if the birth doesn't sound bad to others,
then this book is for you. Perhaps the birth was really bad and
your baby isn't okay. Perhaps you are a partner who feels
traumatised, or you are a midwife or a doctor. In these pages you
will find: a clear, concise, psychological explanation of what
birth trauma actually is discussion of what causes birth trauma
clear tips and advice on how to put yourself on the path to
recovery Birth Shock draws on what we know about trauma, PTSD and
the nature of birth and maternity systems to show how you can take
steps toward letting go of any guilt, self-blame or confusion that
you may be feeling.
A must have, high quality combined pregnancy and first year journal
with details of baby's development on a week-by-week basis with
prompts for parents to chronicle their pregnancy, birth and baby's
first year. A multi award winning journal, this fabric covered
& foil blocked version of Bump to Birthday has been redesigned
to celebrate the 10th anniversary of this million copy selling
gift. It has been beautifully illustrated and features a little
rabbit and friends, the journal provides key information each week,
with lovely quotes and questions that will inspire any parent-to-be
to capture the unique story of the journey of pregnancy and baby's
precious first year. Bump to Birthday provides week-by-week
information on the developing bump with prompts to enable parents
to tell their own remarkable story and record unique, unrepeatable
experiences. With spaces for photos and scan images, footprints and
gifts, the journal records the pregnancy journey, hopes and dreams,
the birthing experience, and all the special moments with the new
baby - from first movements to first smile, first Christmas to
first birthday. A wonderful way to record all those joyous moments
that are so easily forgotten. *in this journal reference is made to
the parents not specifically a named father and can be completed
just by the mother.
Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author
Gary Ezzo are two of the world's leading experts on infant
management concepts. In this revised 5th edition, they have updated
their groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six
million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into 16
languages around the world. For over 20 years, On Becoming Babywise
has been the de facto newborn parenting manual for naturally
synchronizing your baby's feeding time, waketime and nighttime
sleep cycles, so the whole family can sleep through the night. In
his 26th year as a licensed Pediatrician, Dr. Robert Bucknam, M.D.
along with co-author Gary Ezzo, demonstrate how order and stability
are mutual allies of every newborn's metabolism and how parents can
take advantage of these biological propensities. In particular,
they note how an infant's body responds to the influences of
parental routine or the lack thereof. Early chapters start with
explorations of everyday aspects of infant management such as the
three basic elements of daytime activities for newborns: feeding
time, waketime, and naptime.Practical discussions then focus on
broad and niche topics including feeding philosophies, baby sleep
problems, baby scheduling challenges, nap routines, sleep training
multiples, baby sleeping props, Colic and Reflux and many other
dimensions which impact breast feeding schedules, bottle feeding
tips and baby sleep training. Five resource Appendixes provide
additional reference material: 1) Taking care of baby and mom 2) A
timeline of what to expect and when 3) Baby Sleep Training Problems
and Solutions 4) Monitoring Your Baby's Growth 5) Healthy Baby
Growth Charts On Becoming Babywise is more than an
infant-management concept. It is a mindset for successful
parenthood. It can help any parent develop a plan that meets both
the needs of a new baby and of the entire family. These principles
have worked for millions of parents and, when applied with common
sense to your unique situation, can work wonderfully for you too!
Recommended by doctors across the country."As a mom, I parented
both ways. As a certified lactation educator, I know how
discouraging it is to feed a baby around the clock with no apparent
advantage and how fatigue will affect her milk supply. I also know
how discouraging the first eighteen months of parenting can be
without a plan. I know, because with my first child, I did
everything the opposite of what is taught in this book. Before my
second baby was born, I was introduced to the Babywise concepts.
Applying these principles revolutionized my thinking. Instead of
being in baby bondage, I was liberated to be the mother God wanted
me to be. I have consistently used this series with the women I
counsel. These mothers have met with tremendous success, whether
bottle or breastfeeding." -- Barbara Philips, R.N., C.L.E. Los
Angeles, California In becoming one of America's leading infant
management guides, On Becoming Babywise has continued to improve
its methods and practices throughout its 24 years and this latest
version is the result of all the best over the last two decades. On
Becoming Babywise continues to gain global recognition for its
common-sense approach to parenting a newborn. The infant management
plan offered by Pediatrician Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author
Gary Ezzo in this book helps parents successfully and naturally
synchronize their baby's feeding time, waketime and nighttime
cycles. The results? Happy, healthy and contented babies who sleep
through the night on average between seven and nine weeks of age.
The best evaluation of any parenting philosophy, including
Babywise, is not found in the reasoning or the logic of the
hypothesis. End results speak clearly. Let your eyes confirm what
works and what doesn't. You will be most confident in your
parenting when you see the desired results lived out in other
families. Stage One: Birth to 5 months -- On Becoming BabywiseStage
Two: 5 - 12 months -- On Becoming Babywise 11Stage Three: 12 - 18
months -- On Becoming PretoddlerwiseStage Four: 18 - 36 months --
On Becoming ToddlerwiseStage Five: 36 - 84 months -- On Becoming
Childwise The principles of On Becoming Babywise were first shared
in 1984. Sarah was the first baby girl raised with the principles;
Kenny was the first boy. Both thrived on mother's milk and a basic
routine, and both slept through the night by seven weeks. It was
that easy. On Becoming Babywise has now been translated into 16
different languages and is utilized by more than 6 million parents
around the world. As with previous editions, this update does not
provide parents a list of do's and don'ts. We wish parenting were
that easy. Rather, our larger objective is to help prepare minds
for the incredible task of raising a child. We believe the
preparation of the mind is far more important than the preparation
of the nursery. Both can be a lot of fun. Your baby will not care
if his head rests on designer sheets or beside Disney characters,
nor is your success tied to his wardrobe or bedroom accessories,
but rather to the beliefs and convictions that will eventually
shape your parenting experience. It is our opinion that the
achievements of healthy growth, contented babies, good naps, and
playful wake times, as well as the gift of nighttime sleep, are too
valuable to be left to chance. They need to be parent-directed and
parent-managed. These are attainable conclusions, because infants
are born with the capacity to achieve these outcomes and, equally
important, the need to achieve them. Our goal is to demonstrate how
this is done, but only after we explain why it should be done. We
realize there are a number of parenting theories being marketed
today, most of which come gift-wrapped with unrealistic promises
and unnecessary burdens. In light of the many options, how can new
parents know what approach is best of their families? Since every
philosophy of parenting has a corresponding outcome unique to that
philosophy, we encourage new and expectant parents to consider,
evaluate, and decide which approach is best for their families.
This can be accomplished by observing the end results. Spend time
with relatives and friends who follow the Attachment Parenting
style of infant care. Observe who practices hyper-scheduling, and
certainly evaluate the outcomes associated with On Becoming
Babywise. In which homes do you observe order, peace, and
tranquility? Don't take any marketing plug or some strangers word
for truth. Search for yourself. Consider the marriages as well as
the children. Is mom in a perpetual state of exhaustion? Is she
nursing every two hours or less? Is Dad sleeping on the couch? What
is the family life like when a child is 6, 12, and 18 months old?
Is Mom stressed, frustrated, or lacking confidence? Is the baby
stressed, exhausted or insecure? When the baby is nine months old,
can the parents leave the room without the baby falling apart
emotionally? We believe the best evaluation of any parenting
philosophy, including the one found in On Becoming Babywise, is not
found in the reasoning or the logic of the hypothesis but in the
end results. Let your eyes confirm what works and what does not.
You will be most confident in your parenting when you see the
desired results lived out in other families using the same
approach. Look at the fruit and then trace it back to its seed
source. The principles contained within the pages can help parents
develop workable strategies that meet the needs of their babies and
the rest of the family. These have worked for millions of parents,
and when faithfully applied can work wonderfully for you! However,
your pediatrician or family practitioner should always be consulted
when questions arise about the health and welfare of your baby.
Enjoy the journey of parenting!"As a pediatrician, I cannot argue
with the success of On Becoming Babywise. It is such a practical
approach to parenting. It provides infants with needed structure
and stability and brings the joy and love so needed in our homes
today. The effects of not using On Becoming Babywise show up very
quickly. That is why I have made these principles a priority of
discussion in every well-child care visit. Parents constantly tell
me, "It changed our lives." - Dr. Janet Dunn, M.D. Chatsworth,
California"As an obstetrician and a mother, my concern for a
healthy out-come continues beyond the moment of delivery. Because
the principles of On Becoming Babywise are so effective, I consider
it part of my extended health care for the family. The principles
are simple, yet amazing. They consistently produce babies who are
healthy, content, and who sleep through the night at an early age.
Feeding a baby on demand simply cannot compare to the overall
healthy benefits of Babywise. The concepts take the guesswork out
of early parenting and provide new moms the confidence of knowing
what happens next." - Dr. Sharon Nelson, M.D. Glendale,
California"As family physicians and a husband-wife team, we are
often asked questions related to parenting and the general care of
children. Most of our basic responses are found in On Becoming
Babywise. For answering parenting questions, it has become a
practical guide, giving us a sense of competence and confidence as
physicians and as parents. When the principles are put into
practice, parents reap abundant rewards." -Tony Burden, M.D., and
Margaret Burden, M.D. Bellingham, Washington
Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author
Gary Ezzo are two of the world's leading experts on infant
management concepts. In this revised edition, they have updated
their groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six
million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into
multipl languages around the world. For over 20 years, On Becoming
Babywise has been the de facto newborn parenting manual for
naturally synchronizing your baby's feeding time, waketime and
nighttime sleep cycles, so the whole family can sleep through the
night. In his 26th year as a licensed Pediatrician, Dr. Robert
Bucknam, M.D. along with co-author Gary Ezzo, demonstrate how order
and stability are mutual allies of every newborn's metabolism and
how parents can take advantage of these biological propensities. In
particular, they note how an infant's body responds to the
influences of parental routine or the lack thereof.
New Thinking on Improving Maternity Care is the result of years of
comparative international research, with the goal of finding and
generating the best possible evidence across a range of childbirth
practices, contexts, and issues in Europe. There is a general shift
towards a more risk-averse approach to childbirth globally, but
this is occurring at different rates in population attitudes and in
use of childbirth technologies, in different countries. The drivers
to such changes can also vary from country to country, but the
clinical, social and economic consequences are similar. This book
offers a new set of theories to help explain the nature of
maternity care provision across Europe and beyond, including
complexity theory, salutogenesis, and new concepts of
organisational culture. The aim of the book is to examine the
nature of these theories, and to apply them to a range of practical
situations in a number of different countries. A fascinating book,
that will become required reading for European maternity
professionals.
This book is packed full of delicious recipes and useful advice for
your newly weaned baby. It helps to make the transition from
mother's milk to solid food as seamless and enjoyable as possible
for both baby and parent. By starting slowly and introducing a wide
variety of foods to your child's diet, it will hopefully ensure a
lifelong love of food. This comprehensive compendium will aid and
inspire you to make your own 'ready meals' to give your child the
variety of foods that he or she needs to stay healthy. The title is
divided into the different stages of development so that parents
can follow the growth of their child and match recipes to suit
their development needs. Within each chapter are a variety of foods
and recipe ideas for specific mealtimes, situations, and occasions.
Recipes for special dietary requirements to aid parents whose
children have intolerances, allergies, or nutritional deficiencies
are also included, as are practical suggestions for the storage of
each recipe. Contents: Introduction, Baby's first foods, Moving
forward, Pre-toddler, Toddler foods, Index.
Supporting Sucking Skills in Breastfeeding Infants, Fourth Edition
is an essential resource for healthcare professionals working with
new breastfeeding families and infants. Using a multidisciplinary
approach, it incorporates the latest research on infant sucking and
clinical strategies to assist infants with breastfeeding. With an
emphasis on skills, it focuses on normal sucking function in
addition to difficulties based in anatomical, cardiorespiratory,
neurological, or prematurity issues. The Fourth Edition has been
extensively updated with new photos throughout and additional
information on breastfeeding modifications for infants with
structural issues, including micrognathia, orofacial clefts, and
torticollis. The contributing authors also reflect on the latest
breastfeeding research, including the mechanics of sucking, the
normal anatomy of the floor of the mouth, the role of tongue tie in
feeding difficulty, as well as strategies to support infants with
neurological conditions.
As revealing as "Freakonomics", shocking as "Fast Food Nation" and
thought provoking as "No Logo", "The Politics of Breastfeeding"
exposes infant feeding as one of the most important public health
issues of our time. Every thirty seconds a baby dies from
infections due to a lack of breastfeeding and the use of bottles,
artificial milks and other risky products. In her powerful book
Gabrielle Palmer describes how big business uses subtle techniques
to pressure parents to use alternatives to breastmilk. The infant
feeding product companies' thirst for profit systematically
undermines mothers' confidence in their ability to breastfeed their
babies. An essential and inspirational eye-opener, "The Politics of
Breastfeeding" challenges our complacency about how we feed our
children and radically reappraises a subject which concerns not
only mothers, but everyone: man or woman, parent or childless, old
or young. It is the 3rd fully revised and updated edition.
Pregnancy and new parenthood are some of the most exciting and
challenging times of life. They seem to last an age and yet are
over so quickly! This unique book forms a gentle devotional guide
for that journey. Providing undated Bible reflections and prayers,
and space for personal journalling, it can be read chronologically
or thematically, making an attractive gift for an expectant mother
and an easy-to-use resource for couples to use together as they
prepare for parenthood.
'As informative as it is poetic' Dolly Alderton 'Compassionate,
funny and beautifully written' Daisy Buchanan
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panic years in some way between her mid-twenties and early-forties.
This maddening period of transformation and personal crisis is
recognisable by the myriad of decisions we make - about partners,
holidays, jobs, homes, savings, friendships - all of which are
impacted by the urgency of the single decision that comes with a
biological deadline, the one decision that is impossible to take
back; whether or not to have a baby. But how to stay sane in such a
maddening time? How to know who you are and what you might want
from life? How to know if you're making the right decisions? Raw,
hilarious and beguilingly honest, Nell Frizzell's account of her
panic years is both an arm around the shoulder and a campaign to
start a conversation. This affects us all - women, men, mothers,
children, partners, friends, colleagues - so it's time we started
talking about it with a little more candour. WHAT READERS ARE
SAYING - 'Loved this book! Highly recommend for any woman (or man!)
during the weird time in your 20s' ***** - 'Those panicky feelings
of being a 24-30 something put into words' ***** - 'This book
brings forth a sigh of relief. Excellent book that really taps into
what so many of us are thinking and feeling, but not saying' *****
From the beloved nanny to stars like Jessica Biel and Justin
Timberlake, Emily Blunt and John Krasinski, and Cash Warren and
Jessica Alba comes a loving yet no-nonsense guide to the first four
months of parenthood so you can raise a happy baby-and be happy
parents. There is nothing like the overwhelming love of gazing upon
your beautiful newborn, but there is really nothing like the
overwhelming terror of not being able to comfort that screaming
baby. Have no fear! Nanny Connie is here with all the solutions you
need for every baby-care dilemma from comforting a colicky infant
to trying to breastfeed in public. Her sweet and sassy drawl seeps
right out of these pages, reassuring you that everything will be
fine, as she guides you with her God-given wisdom, larger-than-life
compassion, and three decades worth of experience and patience.
Connie, "quite simply one of the greatest humans on this planet"
(Emily Blunt) and a mother herself, comes from many generations of
strong women with loads of experience in mothering, midwifery, and
Southern values. Broken into three easy-to-follow sections
(pre-baby arrangements, that immediate post-birth glow, and the
first four months of the rest of your life), The Nanny Connie Way
is your go-to, first-time-parent-proof baby manual that will give
you not only the guidance you crave, but also the confidence to be
the best parent you can be. Connie tackles everything from:
-Breastfeeding Do and Don'ts -The Power of the Pacifier -Bath Time
With Baby -The Nighttime Sleep Ritual -Managing New Mommy Stress
Connie won't just get you through the sleepless nights and the
explosive diapers-she's going to make you thrive. *Download The
Nanny Connie Way AR App to experience Nanny Connie in your own home
through exclusive videos! (Please note, readers reading on a mobile
device may not be able to experience the AR videos.)
This definitive guide offers a balanced and comprehensive approach,
combining natural therapies with conventional options and
up-to-the-minute research. The biology of natural fertility,
conception, pregnancy and birth is explained and practical issues
after birth are also covered, with advice on childcare, feeding,
sleeping, and how to encourage development. For parents of toddlers
there is much-needed help with temper tantrums, toilet training,
bed-wetting, and encouraging social skills. Finally a reference
section offers advice on common illnesses, health checks, first
aid, healthy eating plans and enticing recipes for your child.
In the early 1980s it was discovered that HIV, the virus that
causes AIDS, could be passed through a mother's milk to her baby.
Almost overnight in the industrialised countries, and later in the
African countries most ravaged by HIV, breastfeeding became an
endangered practice. But in the rush to reduce transmission of HIV,
everything we already knew about breastfeeding's life-saving
effects was overlooked, with devastating consequences for mothers
and babies. In HIV and Breastfeeding - the untold story, former
IBCLC Pamela Morrison, an acknowledged authority on HIV and
breastfeeding, reveals how women in the world's most
poverty-stricken areas were persuaded to abandon breastfeeding as
part of a short-sighted and deadly policy that led to an
humanitarian disaster. The dilemma that breastfeeding, an act of
nurturing which confers food, comfort and love, could be at once
life-saving yet lethal, has been called 'the ultimate paradox'.
This critical account reveals how vital breastfeeding is, even in
the most difficult of circumstances, and examines the lessons that
can be learned from the mistakes of the past - which is
particularly relevant as we deal with the consequences for mothers
and babies of another global pandemic, Covid-19. With detailed
information for HIV-positive mothers and their caregivers, and
success stories from mothers themselves, this book is essential
reading for anyone involved in protecting and supporting
breastfeeding, or with a need for evidence-based information about
breastfeeding and HIV.
Rachel Waddilove has worked for many years as a nanny and private
maternity nurse; her clients include celebrities, politicians and
royalty. In this book, she draws on her considerable professional
and personal experience to advise young parents on everything they
need to know about looking after a baby in its first year. Areas
covered include: needs for the nursery coming home from hospital
breast feeding vs bottle feeding establishing a routine sleep
crying introducing solid food and travelling with your baby. In
addition to the host of practical information given, Rachel also
considers the emotional and social aspects of becoming parents.
Rachel's down-to-earth style and wealth of experience makes this an
essential guide for new parents, expectant parents and all who want
the best for the children in their care. In this new edition to
celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Baby Book, Rachel has fully
revised and updated the text, and written a new chapter about
travelling with a baby.
Across the world mothers are urged to breastfeed, but in Western
society many find it difficult. Those who stop can feel unhappy and
demoralised - but why should such a desired, encouraged and
biologically normal behaviour seem so challenging in reality?
Breastfeeding Uncovered reveals how complex social and cultural
messages work against new mothers, damaging the normal physiology
of breastfeeding and making it seem unmanageable. Professor Amy
Brown removes the focus from the mother and instead urges society
to rethink its attitude towards breastfeeding and mothering, in
order to support, encourage and protect mothers who want to
breastfeed their babies. This book is for anyone who has ever
struggled with breastfeeding, supported new mothers or just
wondered what all the fuss is about. Most of all it is a must-read
for anyone who has ever thought a breastfeeding mother should cover
up, or feed her baby elsewhere. This new edition has been revised
and updated with new case studies and links to research, plus a
chapter on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected breastfeeding, so
that it continues to be an up-to-date reflection of society's
attitudes to breastfeeding.
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