Child Birth

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.

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.

Whether you are having a natural birth, a C-section, an epidural, or a VBAC, this complete method prepares both you and your partner mentally, physically, and emotionally. The highly successful Hypnobirthing Leclaire Method - the childbirth program for the 21st century that incorporates hypnosis - helps you experience labor and childbirth calmly, joyously, and painlessly! Developed by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, a medical professional and mother, this holistic method draws on both modern science and ancient wisdom to present pregnancy as the glorious, instinctive event it should be.

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.

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.

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.

Becoming a First-Time Father Can Feel Overwhelming... But It Doesn't Have to Be! Do you wonder what your role as a father will be like? Do you feel that you're not "prepared enough" to become the best dad you can be? It's completely normal to feel this way. Many first-time fathers share these same concerns —and the good news is, you don't have to face them alone. What if you could begin this journey with assurance, knowing you have the tools to be a great dad and thrive in fatherhood from day one? You don't have to stumble through fatherhood on your own.

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.

Introducing Motherhood Without a Degree—a heartfelt step-by-step guide crafted to empower mothers and soon-to-be mothers on this beautiful journey, ensuring you survive and thrive with each step.

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.

In this easy to listen to book, we will go through life being pregnant with bipolar disorder. Each chapter will include real life examples and solutions to the issues we face. I am not only a parent with bipolar disorder, but I also have a master's degree in psychology. We can not only survive pregnancy and parenting with bipolar disorder but we can thrive! Whether you are a parent, future parent, spouse, friend, or medical professional, you will find knowledge and pleasure in this book. Let's go!

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

Why, despite our state-of-the-art medical technology, does the United States have among the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the industrialized world? Why do pregnant women who are planning to breastfeed receive "free" samples of infant formula from American obstetricians? Why are American newborns given a vaccine at birth against hepatitis B, a sexually transmitted disease? The Business of Baby arms parents with the information they need to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of their infants.

En este manual para las futuras madres se habla de los nueve meses de embarazo, el parto y el posparto desde la evidencia científica y, a la vez, con una perspectiva absolutamente respetuosa con el bebé y la mamá, escuchando sus necesidades, resolviendo dudas y abarcando todas las opciones sin tendencias, para dar tranquilidad, serenidad y confianza. Cada mujer debe escoger qué es lo mejor para ella y su bebé.

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.

From the moment Martha and her husband, John, conceived their second child, all hell broke loose. They were a couple obsessed with success. After years of matching IQs and test scores with less driven peers, they had two Harvard degrees apiece and were gunning for more. But the dream had begun to disintegrate. Then, when their unborn son, Adam, was diagnosed with Down syndrome, doctors, advisers, and friends in the Harvard community warned them not to keep the baby.

In The First Christmas, two of today's top Jesus scholars, Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan, join forces to show how history has biased our reading of the nativity story as it appears in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. Borg and Crossan help us to see this well-known narrative afresh by answering the question, "What do these stories mean?" in the context of both the first century and the 21st century. They successfully show that the Christmas story, read in its original context, is far richer and more challenging than people imagine.

To the first-time fathers and partners, congratulations! As you embark on this wonderful new journey of parenthood with your pregnant partner, you may have a lot of questions. They're not the only ones who are experiencing a big change in their life.