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The books in this list provide information and resources for adults about pregnancy.
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In this comprehensive new book, doula and birth educator Bailey Gaddis offers frank girlfriend talk and expert advice about pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood.
You can also check out this title as an eBook on Hoopla.
The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the comprehensive handbook to everything a mama-to-be needs to feel healthy and supported for her entire pregnancy—and beyond—from licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, and mom-of-two Stephanie Middleberg.
Journalist Rebecca Grant provides us with a never-before-seen look at the changing landscape of pregnancy and childbirth in America—and the rise of midwifery—told through the eyes of three women who all pass through the doors of the same birth center in Portland, Oregon.
Pre- and post-natal specialist trainer and mum Charlie Barker provides you with all the information you need to exercise safely and effectively throughout your pregnancy and the first 6 weeks after birth.
Dad’s Guide to Pregnancy For Dummies walks you through the ins and outs of how to best support your partner through the logistical, physical, and emotional challenges of pregnancy.
You can also check out this title as an eAudio on Hoopla.
Understand the science and the impact your diet can have on pregnancy, and prepare for all the stages with practical advice and recipes from a leading nutritionist. Written by a nutritionist specializing in pre-and postnatal nutritional care, Deliciously Healthy Pregnancy is the thoroughly researched and myth-busting antidote to a grey area that has previously been regarded as taboo.
This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby’s development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood. It concludes with two special sections: one on labor and delivery, and the other covering the first few months after your baby’s arrival.
Delectable and nourishing recipes to enjoy throughout pregnancy, breastfeeding, weaning and beyond. Social media’s favourite foodie father Adam Shaw shares his delicious, budget-friendly recipes to take you from pregnancy through to parenthood, all while bringing fun and flavour back to the table.
The months of gestating a child are a golden opportunity to discover more of who you are and how to care for yourself in a profoundly nurturing way. Nine Golden Months invites mothers-to-be to sink into a deeper experience of pregnancy where they are held, nurtured, and empowered from within.
You can also check out this title as an eBook or eAudio on Hoopla.
Becoming pregnant is a beautiful moment in any person’s life, and with this one-stop pregnancy guide by your side, you will be fully-equipped from beginning to end of your joyful journey. With day-by-day artworks and fetal images showcasing your baby’s development, this comprehensive pregnancy book is perfect for both first-time mums and experienced parents alike.
A tragedy is unfolding all around us and is receiving well overdue attention. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than their white peers. But Dr. Monique Rainford is working to better understand these disparities and do something about them.
You can also check out this title as an eBook or eAudio on Hoopla.
Repleta de datos imprescindibles, consejos prácticos y fáciles de seguir, reflexiones realistas y una gran cantidad de información tranquilizadora, esta guía esencial presenta lo último sobre los exámenes médicos prenatales, qué medicamentos son seguros y las opciones para dar a luz.
You can also check out this title as an eBook on Hoopla.
After decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask healthcare providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby’s.
You can also check out this title as an eBook or eAudio on Hoopla.
This fully revised edition of Your Pregnancy and Childbirth: Month to Month offers the latest medical guidelines in straightforward, easy-to-read language to help you make the best decisions for you and your pregnancy.
You can also check out this title as always available eBook on Hoopla.
