Child Birth

What does it take to rear a firstborn child? Renowned psychologist Kevin Leman educates moms and dads on the essentials of parenting and expounds on the traits that characterize firstborn children so new parents know what to expect. He explains how birth order can influence each stage of development—from infancy on into young adulthood. This audiobook will help first-time parents—especially mothers—adjust to their new situation and role while raising a happy, healthy child.

Pediatrician Nimali Fernando and feeding therapist Melanie Potock (aka Dr. Yum and Coach Mel) know the importance of giving your child the right start on their food journey-for good health, motor skills, and even cognitive and emotional development. In this updated, second edition of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater, they explain how to expand your family's food horizons, avoid the picky eater trap, identify special feeding needs, and put joy back into mealtimes.

You are about to become a father and you want to be prepared for what's to come. You also want to support your partner through everything. Raising a baby comes with a lot of surprises. The truth is, most parents just rush it. But expecting your first child is a well-researched terrain for which there are many successful tips and strategies.

In this, his first book, Nietzsche developed a way of thinking about the arts that unites the Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus as the central symbol of human existence. Although tragedy serves as the focus of this work, music, visual art, dance, and the other arts can also be viewed using Nietzsche's analysis and integration of the Apollonian and the Dionysian. The Birth of Tragedy stands alongside Aristotle's Poetics as an essential work for all who seek to understand poetry and its relationship to human life.

In this comprehensive new book, doula and birth educator Bailey Gaddis offers frank girlfriend talk and expert advice about pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood. During her own pregnancy, Bailey had many unanswered questions she felt were too taboo or embarrassing to ask. To help other women have a more informed, less cringey experience, she went on to train as a birth professional, and her work has inspired this book.

This new edition of a classic is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of preschool children. It provides the knowledge required for understanding children's developmental progress with age and within each developmental domain. Including new sections on atypical development for each of the core domains of development and additional material on the development of attention and self-regulation, this fifth edition integrates findings from the latest research throughout.

By using the power of birth affirmations combined with journaling and EFT tapping, you can take control of your mindset and prepare for the most positive birth experience possible.

Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years. This debut audiobook by Nancy Tillman has already touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest to new mothers to grandparents. A New York Times and Publishers Weekly best-selling book, On the Night You Were Born is sure to also be a beloved addition to family listening libraries.

Hot Mess to Hot Mom is a funny, real, down-to-earth, practical guide for everything you need after giving birth and beyond. The expert authors share their authentic stories and expert tools with you to give you a powerful collection of master strategies for thriving before, during, and well after you welcome your little one into the world. Lead author Tara De Leon’s big mission was to bring together a cast of professionals who not only get your struggles but have lived them and survived through them.

Discover the ultimate guide for new fathers with Pregnancy Book for Dads: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Fatherhood. This comprehensive pregnancy book for dads is the perfect resource for first-time dads looking for answers and guidance.

As an OB/GYN Dr. Allison Hill has delivered thousands of babies; as a mom she's given birth to her own two children. Hill has a unique perspective on the many questions moms have surrounding pregnancy and childbirth - especially when it comes to going natural. Drawing on her 20 years of expertise as well as current medical data, she weighs the pros and cons of the range of options available - hospital or birthing center, MD or midwife.

Who is this hypnosis for: If you are a soon-to-be mom who has taken the decision to go for a natural birth, this hypnosis is for you. It will make your mind a strong ally of your body, supporting it towards a smooth delivery and an easy recovery afterwards. How it works: You might have full-heartedly embraced the idea of a natural birth, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you made peace with that nagging voice inside: "but will my body raise to the situation?". It is normal to feel nervous about a birth.

Who is this hypnosis for: If you are a soon-to-be father and already know that you will be by your partner's side in the delivery room during the birth, this hypnosis is for you. It will support you lower your nervousness or anxiety, so that you can be relaxed, present and resourceful on this special occasion. How it works: A childbirth is an emotionally challenging event for a man too. As the date of the baby's arrival comes closer, also the worries of the soon-to-be father might show up.

This book is about the easy use of the latest mind/body techniques as they apply to pregnancy, labor, and birth. This, along with the complete hypnobirthing method as taught in the book, dispels all the old myths, teaching mothers how to let go of the fear, embrace the joy, and transcend the pain. It also teaches fathers how to be the support person every mother longs for.

You may feel like you’re out of your depth now, but by following Zach’s advice you’re taking a step in the right direction. By the time your baby arrives, you’ll have the knowledge and skill that you need to embrace the most important role of your life with joy and confidence. Being a good dad is a choice…it’s not dictated by your income, IQ, or upbringing.

This book explores stages of pregnancy, from getting pregnant to giving birth. It's a handy book for expectant mothers.

The Mommy Makeover is the proven way to reverse the physical impact of childbirth through safe, effective plastic surgery. Dr. Michael Burgdorf, an award-winning plastic surgeon, shows you how to make the decision for cosmetic surgery, how to prepare for it, and what to expect each step of the way from consultation through recovery. With a mommy makeover, you'll regain your body: a flatter tummy, tighter skin, and rejuvenated breasts through simple outpatient surgery.

A freak thunderstorm strikes just as Gameknight999 is activating his father’s digitizer to reenter Minecraft. Sparks flash across his vision as he is sucked into the game...and when the smoke clears, he’s arrived safely. But it doesn’t take long to realize that things in the Overworld are very different. Gameknight sees the same blocky terrain and square clouds as usual, but almost everything else has changed. His friends are nowhere to be found. His castle has disappeared, and the village he calls home is missing its defenses and fortified wall.

Once you're pregnant, the rest is easy, right? No. Knowing parenting wouldn't be easy, Stephanie Thompson never thought too much about how the baby would actually arrive and how that was, in fact, the hardest part of the journey so far. Many women feel foolish for not knowing what they didn't know. They found out the hard way. The Day My Vagina Broke is about breaking the silence on the secret women's code around childbirth and empowering mums-to-be at their most vulnerable time.

The Day My Vagina Broke follows one woman's journey to becoming a mumma and how she had no idea childbirth could break your vagina...and you. Once you're pregnant the rest is easy right? No. Knowing parenting wouldn't be easy, Stephanie Thompson never thought too much about how the baby would actually arrive, and how that was, in fact, the hardest part of the journey so far. Many women feel foolish for not knowing what they didn't know; they found out the hard way.