Birth & Pregnancy

Sarah Buckley might be called a third-wave natural birth advocate. A doctor and a mother, she approaches the question of how a woman and baby might have the most fulfilling birth experience with respect for the wisdom of both medical science and the human body.
Using current medical and epidemiological research plus wom... read more

The up-to-date lowdown on pregnancy, birth and coping when you first get home. No bossy-boots rules, just lots of cartoons and the soundest, sanest, wittiest advice you'll ever get. Everything you need to know about the scary parts, the funny parts and your private parts.

Week by week: what's happening to you and... read more

The answers to all those burning questions that none of the other pregnancy books provide.
How much alcohol is really safe in pregnancy? Why do humans find giving birth so difficult? Can my baby dream? Does becoming a parent change your brain? Why do newborns smell so good? Will the shape of my bump tell me the sex of m... read more

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Outlines four plans that prescribe compatible diet, exercise, and supplement programs for each major blood type, in a guide designed to help readers promote optimal fertility, prenatal care, pregnancy, nursing, postpartum recovery, and baby health. Reprint.

Clear answers to hundreds of concerns: How diet affects morning sickness, mood swings, leg cramps How to tell what's safe to eat and what's not. Whether or not your baby will suffer if you can't drink milk. Featuring the Best

New fourth edition, completely revised and updated. This new look fourth edition has been adapted for Australia and New Zealand and is the must-have book for a new generation of expectant parents. Its up to date information reflects whats new in pregnancy and whats relevant to todays pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritte... read more

First published nearly 40 years ago, "A Child Is Born" broke astonishing new ground, offering an unprecedented glimpse of life inside the womb.This completely revised edition of the beloved international classic is now entirely in color, with historic, never-before-seen photos in every chapter and an entirely new text.

Refreshingly honest, openly frank and candidly blunt, this book has been written by a mother for other mothers. It oozes with warm fuzzies, it reeks of mumsy terms, it exudes realism in every paragraph and it is refreshing in its guiltless honesty.Modern first-time mothers are often alone - devoid of once traditional motherho... read more

This baby book features characters and scenes from the children's book, "Guess How Much I Love You". When completed, the baby book should provide parents with a detailed account of the first two years of their child's life. There are spaces to attach newspaper clippings and photographs.

Getting cellulite on your cellulite? Inhaling a lemon to cope with morning sickness? Been compared to a silverback gorilla? Jaquie's been there done that, and she can help you keep your sense of humour as well as reassure you about those pregnancy curveballs.
Comprehensive and calming, reassuring and reliabile, I'm Not ... read more

Pregnancy is a time of wonder and of momentous change, both emotionally and physically. For many women, it is a time like no other in their lives, filled with excitement and awe but also with great uncertainty and vulnerability. This book-and-audio program brings together writings and simple daily practices for bringing the t... read more

This title offers a charming insight into child-rearing practices across the globe. For any parent weary of the so-called 'expert advice' that's peddled in books and on TV, this refreshing read lifts the lid on how other cultures parent their children, with some interesting - and surprising - insights. Mei-Ling Hopgood explor... read more

Pregnancy should be a positive experience, a natural state when a woman's body is at its full potential, but many women can find this time unsettling due to increased hormone levels, physical changes and external pressures. Yoga during pregnancy can be a valuable tool, not only as a form of exercise but as way of learning acc... read more

This practical guide shows readers a natural method of choosing the sex of a baby. It is explained in detail, with reference to up-to-date scientific research which supports it, including research sperm-count levels.
The book gives advice on health, diet, sperm count and ovulation in an easy-to-follow manner. The te... read more

This is the week-by-week guide that prepares you for a relaxed and confident birth. "Need to know? Pregnancy" gives a complete overview of baby development through pregnancy and birth. Its combination of conventional mainstream and complementary medical info reflects the way most pregnant women approach their care today. It i... read more

Offers advice and guidance on how to fall in love with your baby before birth. This book helps you get to know, understand and cherish your unborn baby and guide you through this extraordinary time: from hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time, to the first magical days post birth.

Now into it's 7th reprint, Pregnancy and Birth has been guiding parents to be through the stages of pregnancy for two decades.
Dr Miriam Stoppard provides parents with knowledge about the options available to you during pregnancy and birth, and will help you decide what suits you and give you the courage to try to have ... read more

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Every mum-to-be wants to know that she's eating the right things for herself and her baby. Nutrition is vital during pregnancy, and there's a huge amount of conflicting advice out there.
For the first time, child nutrition expert Annabel Karmel brings her food knowledge and experience to expectant mothers, guiding you t... read more