A New Parent's Guide to Taking Charge of Postpartum Depression! Having a baby is one of the most dramatic transitions you will ever make, both opening you to the greatest love you can experience and setting in motion a rollercoaster of emotions you never before thought possible. These feelings are affected significantly by psychological and social factors-in fact, studies reveal that nearly as many new fathers as new mothers exhibit symptoms of postpartum...

"A simply written guide about pregnancy, childbirth, infant health, and safety. Offering solid guidance for mothers and mothers-to-be whose reading skills are limited and who may have limited access to adequate health care, this guide focuses on basics like prenatal care, lifestyle choices, nutritional advice, and baby's first few months. This fifth edition includes updated and expanded information on mental health issues, including postpartum depression...

A scientifically proven, safe and effective program to help boost your chances of conceiving, ensure a healthy pregnancy, avoid gestational diabetes and give your baby the best possible start toward lifelong health.

The Low GI Eating Plan for an Optimal Pregnancy—written by the world's leading experts on the glycemic index (GI)—will help you to clearly understand the connection between the food you eat,

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Describes all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth for a vegan mother-to-be, along with a collection of 150 recipes.

Birth Work as Care Work presents a vibrant collection of stories and insights from the front lines of birth activist communities. The personal has once more become political, and birth workers, supporters, and doulas now find themselves at the fore of collective struggles for freedom and dignity. The author, herself a scholar and birth justice organizer, provides a unique platform to explore the political dynamics of birth work, drawing connections...

"Bringing a new baby home can be an exciting time, but it can also be confusing and overwhelming. With the tips in this ebook, as well as the online and offline resources at the end of it, you'll be more prepared to welcome your little bundle of joy into your home without any added stress and anxiety."--

"If these thoughts seem to be permanent fixtures in your mind, you're in good company. New moms have a lot to be anxious about, and it's perfectly natural to have some fears during and after pregnancy. The problem is, anxiety can grow, disrupting your daily life and keeping you from enjoying motherhood. The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook provides proven-effective strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for keeping anxious...

"Ideas on absolutely everything you need for a perfect Baby Shower party. A complete guide absolutely crammed full of useful ideas, hints and tips, from choosing themes, planning invitations, food, decorations, activities, games, favors and gifts, plus advice on the correct etiquette to follow when hosting this type of party. The ultimate guide that no host should be without!."--

"Postpartum depression is relatively common, and it can be extremely debilitating. If you or someone you love is suffering from it, you can - and should - get help. You don't have to continue to feel sad and miserable, and you can get back to being your old self. Don't take postpartum depression lightly. Get the help you need and use the resources available to you."--

Confused about what's good and bad for you and your baby? With the constant bombardment of what you can and can't do during pregnancy, parents-to-be can often feel stressed at a time which should be full of new and exciting discoveries. This concise and accessible book is packed with practical advice and offers straight forward answers to the questions that you are unsure about from conception to birth, including guidance on diet and exercise, safety...