How different would your life be if your priority were love? In this groundbreaking book, Antonella Gambotto-Burke encourages a complete re-evaluation of motherhood, showing that our lack of respect for maternal love is at the root of our widespread dissatisfaction with modern life. Written from the heart of a woman who was herself revolutionised by her experience of motherhood, this is a book that challenges, comforts and inspires, offering positive solutions through personal revelation and intellectual exploration with some of the greatest visionaries of childcare. Mama is not only the key to a better world, but to a better relationship - with yourself, your child and your life.

Sheila Kitzinger, passionate campaigner for women's and babies' rights, childbirth educator and author, describes the experiences that have shaped her since childhood and the enormous changes that have taken place over the last 50 years on the subject of birth. Her work as a social anthropologist has taken her round the globe and the knowledge, wisdom and engaging warmth of her books continues to be revelatory and indispensable for thousands of women. This is a rich cross-cultural adventure, a fascinating insight into her world of babies, birth, women, social justice and challenging powerful institutions, a lifetime of dedication to positive social change.

Pregnancy weakens the ligaments that keep the pelvic bones together. If those weakened ligaments become overloaded or injured, it results in pelvic instability -- pain around the joints that can be brief or last for years after the birth. In 1996, Cecile Rvst, who suffered from this condition herself, devised a treatment program that is simple, home based, and proven to work. Her book, with over 100 illustrations and detailed testimonials, is divided into two parts. The first part shows simple exercises for symmetry and stabilization, and the proper way to lie, sit, and get out of a car in order to prevent pelvic instability during pregnancy. Patients can practice these exercises and positions with or without a care provider's help. Part two, aimed at care providers, shows the results of a survey carried out among 200 women suffering from pelvic complaints. Here the author also presents a theoretical treatise of pelvic pain, the protocol of the first consult, and the contents of the therapy, including a sports program.

Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from top reproductive psychiatrists Dr Alexandra Sacks and Dr Catherine Birndorf. With a combined thirty years of counselling new and expectant mothers, Drs Sacks and Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to be perfect, and perfectly happy, leaves women feeling confused and even ashamed of the conflicting emotions that can bubble up during pregnancy. In What No One Tells You, the two psychiatrists show why it's natural for 'matrescence' - the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence. From the swirl of trepidation and joy of seeing that plus sign, to the complexities of bonding with a tiny yet mighty newborn human, the authors provide a roadmap for mothers-to-be, exploring the emotions (both positive and negative) that can develop, explaining the psychological backstory as to why, and offering women a practical guide for managing the ups and downs of this exciting and exhausting time. After years of hearing their patients say, 'But how come no one told me?' Drs Birndorf and Sacks are ready to share their secrets with the world.

Every new parent knows just how special and precious the first year of baby's life is. My Baby's Journal is especially designed so you can hold on to every memorable moment: first tooth, first smile, first steps, first words, and many more. When completed, My Baby's Journal is a unique memento full of happy, poignant and appealing memories of the first year of your child's life.

Meet Chloe: passionate about midwifery and on the cusp of adulthood. As a student midwife in inner-city Leicester, Chloe finds fulfilment caring for women and families from wide-ranging backgrounds - but will her own personal challenges derail her ambitions? Having recently lost her mother, and supporting her father through addiction, Chloe must make difficult choices and reconcile her rewarding yet demanding career with loyalty for those she loves. New Walk is a profoundly moving coming-of-age story, where midwifery, birth and the decisions life throws at us combine to shape a young woman's life.

The only resource you'll need to find the perfect baby name! The most comprehensive and giftable guide that offers readers a variety of the BEST - and most unique - baby names out there for both boys and girls. Easy-to-use and the perfect size for busy parents on the go, this is the baby name book that moms and dads-to-be will turn to again and again. Along with 60,000 names to browse, you will find: 150 fun and original lists for baby boy and baby girl names Unique baby names Tips and tricks for finding the perfect name Country of origin and meaning of names Alternative spellings of popular favorites Inclusive variety of names from around the world!Not a bulky reference book, not a stipped down sampling of names you already know, THE BIG BOOK OF 60,000 BABY NAMES is the perfect balance to help you find THE name for your new little one.

This charmingly illustrated journal offers mums-to-be a place to document the details of their pregnancy, from first reactions to being pregnant to meeting baby. Organised into three sections for each trimester, 40ish Weeks includes a range of classic and quirky prompts covering symptoms, cravings, emotional rollercoasters, maternity clothes, and more. With plenty of space to record week-by-week notes, this journal invites expectant mothers to create a unique snapshot of their journey, capturing the fleeting minutiae alongside the unforgettable milestones.

The healthy weaning & toddler bible: how to wean your baby and feed your family at the same time, from the bestselling author of The Good Stuff 'Based on millennia of healthy weaning practices, these are recipes to set your children and their microbiomes up for life!' - Dr Clare Bailey 'I wish I had had this book when I was bringing up my three. Lucinda's recipes are not only quick for a tired mum, but more importantly DELICIOUS for the children...' - Thomasina Miers Lucinda has totally changed my family's health for the better. This cookbook is full of amazingly delicious and healthy recipes you can all enjoy.' - Leonora Bamford, My Baba Say goodbye to cooking multiple different meals. I Can't Believe It's Baby Food has 120+ easy, healthy recipes that everyone will love. With more than 20 years' experience of specialising in child nutrition, Lucinda Miller lays the foundations for a lifetime's enjoyment of nutritious food, with recipes that feed growing brain cells and immune systems and cleverly avoid white flour and refined sugar. Nearly all the dishes are suitable for weaning babies from six months - you simply take off a portion for your baby before adding seasoning for older kids and adults - and they are easy to adapt for different ages, food allergies and fussy eaters. You will find nourishing breakfasts like Carrot Cake Porridge, mains like Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup, as well as plenty of grabbable healthy snacks and sweet treats like Apple & Raspberry Crumble Bites. These are recipes your children will never grow out of! 'Aimed at maximising development whilst ensuring that eating becomes a social event devoid of stress, Lucinda's latest book guides parents down an exciting path of healthy eating for children, with a sprinkle of added fun!' - Dr Tim Ubhi, The Children's e-Hospital.

Interactive pages, 6 pockets and 4 envelopes allow you to record all those special moments and memories in a baby's first five years. Classic design will stand the test of time and become a wonderful keepsake - a great baby gift for expectant parents. Includes nursery rhymes and lullabies. Chronicle your baby's life up to age five - a ripe time of growth and discovery - in this well-organized keepsake. Classic lullabies and nursery rhymes are placed throughout the book for you to entertain your growing child. Baby Record Book pairs charming illustrations with prompts that help parents to record their child's measurements, milestones and memorable events. Spacious pages allow plenty of room for photographs, and storage envelopes and pockets are perfect for preserving locks of hair and other mementos. Baby's Record Book will become the keepsake that parent and child can have forever to capture the magic of childhood.

By using these easy-to-follow instructions, mothers can create and safely apply creams, lotions, shampoos, bath and massage oils, and powders that will ensure good health for both the newborn and for themselves. Dodt includes special features on self-care during pregnancy, childbirth and lactation; safe and simple homeopathic remedies to promote wellness; and more.

The perfect gift for every parent, this book explores the amazing effect of love on the developing brains of babies and toddlersShaped by Love celebrates the interactions between babies and toddlers and the most significant people in their young lives-their parents and caregivers. It details developmental phases from infancy through toddlerhood and offers information and beautiful images that encourage healthy and nurturing childcare. Children's minds are molded by experience, and science tells us that the way a parent touches, holds, looks at, and responds to babies and toddlers has a lifelong impact on the way that this brand-new person will come to see the world and their place within it. Filled with irresistible images of babies and toddlers and first-person quotes, Shaped by Love is appealing to flip through. It is also a captivating read with well-researched child-rearing advice and information included in each chapter.

'I SAVOURED EVERY WORD' ABI DARE A REDEMPTIVE TALE OF THE POWER AND WISOM OF WOMEN'S BODIES' LEAH HAZARD 'MAGNIFICENT: A WORK OF TRUTH' SUSIE ORBACH 'FILLED ME WITH HOPE' DR ELINOR CLEGHORN 'SO MANY WOMEN WILL FEEL LESS ALONE AFTER READING THIS BOOK' KATIE WARD Following the birth of her first children, twin boys, Jessica Cornwell collapsed in a fever. Rushed back to hospital, she was initially dismissed, before a life-threatening infection was diagnosed. Alone, recovering, watching her body bruise and break, a curious thing happened: she stopped feeling. At home, the numbness remained. Nursing her boys through jaundice, learning to breastfeed, slowly re-emerging into a world where other mothers seemed to cope, Jessica hid her secret - she felt no love, only fear. Worse, vivid memories began to surface, of moments in her past she thought buried. Jessica began to name, one by one, the shadows that returned to haunt her first year as a mother. And in claiming back the words, she fought to claim back her life and the love she bore her young family. Birth Notes is the story - luminous, breathtaking and courageous - of forging a self from fragments. With eloquent rage and searing honesty, it speaks for the unvoiced and shines a light on maternal mental health. It is the love story of a mother for her children and a woman for herself.

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Children are wonderful. That's why we have them. But what about the negative feelings that are the flip side of motherhood? When you are bruised, battered or worse after the birth, and feel that life has been reduced to a cycle of feeding and changing; of lonely days and endless nights? As many as 3 in 10 new mothers are affected by depression, so you are not alone - this book is written to help cope you with these feelings, and to enable you to make a happy and successful adjustment to motherhood. It will give you advice on how to come to terms with a traumatic birth and help you understand what postnatal depression is - and isn't. You can learn to love your baby, even if you're struggling to bond, and you can also come to terms with the new dynamics within your family and your relationship with your partner as you adjust to a different world, with a changed body and new priorities. You can't change society and its often-unrealistic expectations of motherhood, but with the help offered in this book you can come to feel more confident in your new role, and in your love for your baby.

You're having twins - don't panic! There's little that will prepare you for the moment you hear the words: "You're having twins!" You might feel shocked, delighted, scared, horrified, amused - or a mixture of all of the above. As a twin mum herself, award-winning parenting blogger and podcaster Alison Perry has first-hand experience with the emotional rollercoaster of having two babies at once. This warm, reassuring book will guide you from the moment you find out, through the pregnancy, birth and beyond. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychotherapists, nutritionists, parenting experts and breastfeeding specialists and more with Alison's own experiences, as well as relatable anecdotes from other twin mums, it addresses topics including accepting your changing body, the logistics of feeding two babies, and wondering whether you will ever sleep again (answer: yes, you will!). Filled with gorgeous illustrations and easy to digest chapters, this is the perfect gift for anyone who is expecting, or has just welcomed, two little bundles of joy.