From Sheila Kitzinger, author of the bestselling Complete Book of Pregancy and Childbirth, a unique diry and pregnancy guide. On each page, the expectant mother will find not only information on a specific aspect of pregnancy but a place to record her emotions and experiences, creating her own permanent record of her pregnancy. For more options...

The national C-section rate is at an all-time high of 31 percent. Are all these C-sections necessary, or are some of them done simply for the sake of convenience? Inductions seem to be the norm, but are they always needed? Today, expectant mothers are often left feeling powerless, as their instincts are replaced by drugs and routine medical procedures. For more options...

One of the most celebrated British authors on the sociological and anthropological aspects of birth, breast feeding, and early parenthood, Kitzinger has completely revised her classic Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (LJ 3/1/81) to guide readers seeking a woman-centered birth experience through the newly researched alternatives now available. Organizing her book into five major sections (Early Weeks, Physical and Emotional Changes, Anticipating the Birth, the Experience of Birth, and You and Your Newborn), Kitzinger provides candid information about what mothers need to know, ranging from ways to navigate the technical landscape of hospital births to making the personal choices of a water home birth. For more options...

From choosing an obstetrician or a certified nurse-midwife, to essential techniques for successful feeding, 'Your Pregnancy Companion' is the most complete and up-to-date guide to this very special time you can find.. For more options...

"New Natural Pregnanc"y is based on Janet Balaskas' considerable experience of natural childbirth. It offers support for the expectant mother and encourages her to listen to her body and to recognize her own needs. For more options...

The "trauma of childbirth" is a commonly heard phrase, but one that "Calm Birth authoritatively counters. Beginning with a history of the repression of women as midwives and healers and a look at the lingering legacy of that time, the book shows how to restore childbirth to its sacred status. For more options...

Your doctor gives you medical advice. Your mother buys you baby clothes. For more options...

This book provides detailed information about childbirth options, enabling the mother to have control of her delivery. The book discusses how to go about choosing an appropriate doctor and hospital; the benefits and drawbacks of cesarean sections, episiotomies, and artificial induction of labor; and the use of fetal monitors, medications and painkillers. . For more options...

• a day-by-day view of the normal course of a baby’s growth and behavior • the current facts on how babies develop, when they acquire abilities, and how they respond to their environment • advice on how to interact with your baby during pregnancy • tips on keeping your growing baby safe in his or her surroundings • essential information about pre-natal exams, routines, and procedures From trimester to trimester, this reassuring volume provides expert guidance on experiencing a happy, healthy, and stress-free pregnancy.. For more options...

Provides advice for women on how to deal with doctors and hospital staff in order to have a satisfying natural childbirth. For more options...

From the foremost authority on children's health comes an authoritative and accessible illustrated guide to breastfeeding for new mothers.. For more options...

This book is the essential guide to nutrition for women who are either planning to conceive, are pregnant or have given birth. It will also help women who are having difficulty conceiving or taking their baby to term. For more options...