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"Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and joyous time, but it’s natural to be nervous about getting everything ready. The First-Time Parent’s Childbirth Handbook empowers you with answers for all your burning questions about giving birth and the days before and after, with space to build a custom birth plan that matches your values and comfort level. Know your options―Explore the pros and cons of giving birth at a birthing center, at home, or...
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It's frustrating and a nuisance-and it can be a major obstacle to experiencing the joy of pregnancy. But morning sickness doesn't always strike in the morning, and for many women it doesn't even strike-it's an ever-present part of their pregnancy, with symptoms ranging from mild nausea and exhaustion to crippling depression and physical illness.
We all know the standard suggestions-crackers and tea, Jell-O and ginger ale-but when they don't seem...
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An obstetrical nurse who spent nearly a decade working on labor and delivery wards, a prepared childbirth instructor, a mother of two, and now a registered doula (a type of birth attendant), Susan L. Diamond has an unmatched perspective on the impact of modern medicine on the process of birth. In Hard Labor, readers learn that women in labor are routinely dehumanized by artificially established "labor curves" and confined by often unnecessary machinery....
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Congratulations on taking the first step towards a healthier and more fulfilling journey into parenthood! "Vegetarian Nutrition for Pre-Pregnancy Health and Fertility" is a comprehensive guide designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to embrace a nourishing vegetarian diet for optimal health and enhanced fertility in the crucial six months before conception.In this fast-paced world, making conscious dietary choices has become...
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It is important for a woman to maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy to support the health of both herself and her growing baby. This includes eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, getting enough rest and sleep, avoiding harmful substances such as alcohol and tobacco, and visiting a healthcare provider regularly for prenatal care. Pregnancy is a critical time for both the mother and the growing fetus, and proper nutrition plays...
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Pages 67"The Complete Guide to Pregnancy Self-Care: Mind, Body, and Emotional Well-being for Expectant Mothers"Pregnancy can be a challenging and exciting time for many women, with a wide range of physical, emotional, and mental changes occurring. However, self-care can play a critical role in making this experience more manageable and enjoyable. By focusing on their health and well-being, women can reduce stress and anxiety, improve the health of...
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El Corazón De La Doula es la relación entre la persona que trabaja, su familia íntima y la doula que la atiende. A través de su uso claro del lenguaje y metáforas vívidas, la escritura de Gilliland perdura mucho después de que hayas terminado de leer sus palabras. Ella describe el verdadero poder de ser una doula: servir a los clientes de una manera que los anime a convertirse en versiones más empoderadas y auténticas de sí mismos. Aprovechando...
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Are you hoping to conceive a happy, healthy baby? Do you want to create a positive and supportive environment for your little one even before they are born? If so, "The Miracle Within: Manifesting a Happy, Healthy Baby with Positive Affirmations in the Womb" is the book for you!In this book, you will discover how to use positive affirmations to communicate with your unborn baby, promote healthy development, and strengthen your bond with your little...
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You're pregnant. It's exciting, and a little scary, and you are discovering that your body is doing things that you have never heard about or read about in any pregnancy manual. It would be great if your best girlfriend was going through this with you, but if not, Stacy Quarty is here to give you the truth about pregnancy - raging hormones and all.
Stacy takes readers, week-by-week, through what she was experiencing and thinking about her pregnancy,...
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Pregnancy can be a tense time for a mother and her partner, but Dr. Thomas Verny and Pamela Weintraub have outlined ways for parents to communicate with their child in order to relieve stress and create a lasting bond. NURTURING THE UNBORN CHILD diagrams a nine-month program involving such exercises as massage, music and dance to stimulate the relationship between parents and child. Through these techniques parents can learn how to analyze their fears...
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Widely regarded as an okay mom, Lisa Allen humorously highlights that bringing children into the world isn't all sunshine and roses. And that's fine! Adventures in Parenting: An Honest and Sardonic Look at the Beginning is the authentic storytelling of motherhood that is missing in today's world. You don't have to love being pregnant, it isn't fun. And acknowledging that doesn't make you a bad mother, it can make you laugh! Wind down with this short,...
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The new comprehensive guide to healthy conception, pregnancy, and postpartum that every woman over thirty must read
More and more women are choosing to have children later in life, but since fertility declines starting at age thirty, many moms-to-be face conception and pregnancy with fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Women thirty and older who wish to conceive naturally are often told it is a "bit too late" for easy conception, or they are forced...
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Why you won't harm your baby, even if you had a glass of wine before you knew you were pregnant…
You can´t describe the happiness you felt the moment you got the positive results of your pregnancy test. But only a couple of hours later, you catch yourself worrying about everything that could go wrong.
Did I accidentally harm the baby before I knew I was pregnant?
Are the antibiotics I took going to hurt my baby?
Can exercise or stress at work cause...
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Previously published as part of DON'T SWALLOW YOUR GUM!
People have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet we still believe "facts" about our bodies and health that are just plain wrong. MYTHS ABOUT SEX AND PREGNANCY takes on SOME these myths and misconceptions, and exposes the truth behind some of those weird and worrisome things we wonder about. Entries dispel the following myths and more:
- Men with big feet have bigger...
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No period in a woman's life is as filled with special concerns as pregnancy and new motherhood. Among the many discomforts and ailments treatable with the homeopathic remedies explained in this book are:
For the mother: anemia, back pain, breastfeeding problems, constipation, exhaustion, hemorrhoids, insomnia, morning sickness, post-partum depression, sinusitis, varicose veins, yeast infections
For the baby: breathing difficulties, chicken pox,...
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A Fresh and Effective Approach to Staying Toned During Pregnancy-in just 30 Quick Minutes a Day At Home or on the Road
Pregnancy is no time to let yourself go-and with Anna Aberg's surprisingly efficient light weight program, the forty weeks of waiting may even be a time to get stronger and fitter! When Aberg-a former Miss Sweden and personal trainer-was pregnant with her first child, she couldn't find an exercise routine that would increase her...
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If you or someone you know is pregnant or planning to become pregnant, then "Pregnancy Wellness: Safe and Effective Homeopathic Remedies" is a must-have resource. This book is a comprehensive guide that provides safe and natural solutions for common health issues during pregnancy, using the principles of homeopathy.It is written in a user-friendly manner, making it easy for anyone to understand and follow. The remedies mentioned in this book are safe...
18) Alimentación y nutrición de la mujer en etapas de gestación y lactancia: De lo básico a lo aplicado
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El conocimiento de aspectos relacionados con la alimentación y la nutrición de la mujer en períodos de gestación y lactancia se encuentra disperso, lo cual dificulta su acceso y su integración en la atención del estado nutricional durante estas etapas. La presente obra recopila información actualizada sobre estos temas y expone los retos, compromisos y responsabilidades de los profesionales de salud en cuanto a la situación alimentaria y el...
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Can you ask your friends to do your baby's laundry? When should you tell your boss you're pregnant? How do you let your mother-in-law know that you're not naming the baby after her? And, what if your water breaks in public? Everything Else You Need to Know When You're Expecting is the complete guide to the old and new customs, traditions and etiquette for expectant and new parents, and those who love them. After years of both professional and first-hand...
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While a number of books exist which deal with various aspects of the postnatal experience - breastfeeding, exercise, motherhood, post-partum depression, this is the first complete source of information on what a woman experiences both physically and emotionally in the days, weeks and months after childbirth. It is also the only book in its field, which balances medical advice with practical tips and numerous references to alternative remedies. From...
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