The role that fathers play in child rearing has shifted radically over the past few decades: more and more, dads play a proactive and meaningful role in their children’s early days. However when it comes to breastfeeding, despite wanting to be involved, many dads continue to feel out of place. THE MILKMAN aims to show that dads do have an important role to play in breastfeeding. One of the only breastfeeding publications for dads, by a dad, THE MILKMAN provides both new and experie...

MORE THAN 500,000 COPIES SOLD! • In this completely revised and updated edition, the nation’s leading midwife shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience.“This book should be read by every woman who is having or may someday have a baby, and by every midwife, nurse, doula, childbirth educator, and doctor who assists or may someday assis...

From leading midwife and the author of Ina Mays Guide to Childbirth comes this deeply compassionate and comprehensive guide to making breastfeeding a joyful experience for both mother and child.Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskins newest book explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding. Inspiring as well as informative, Ina Mays Guide to Breastfeeding is a powerful and practical guide filled with helpful...

The comfort of knowing what is going on during pregnancy combined with advice that changes each week with an expectant mother's body will warm the heart and well as calm the nerves. This fully illustrated pregnancy guide gives an expectant mothers week-by-week information on their body and the child's physical development; and then explains what they should do at each week of pregnancy for an optimally healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby. A chapter is devoted to each week of pregnancy an...

Our hands have always been a means of caring and comforting, and using our hands to release tension in our bodies is something we do instinctively. In reflexology, you can use your fingers to apply pressure to certain points on the feet, or sometimes on the hands. The word reflex means to reflect, and the pressure points on the hands and feet reflect all parts of your body, both internal and external. This book explains how reflexology works, and it includes step-by-step techniques and det...

For a Safe and Healthy Birth… Your Way! Giving Birth with Confidence will help take the mystery out of having a baby and help you better understand how your body works during pregnancy and childbirth, giving you the confidence to make decisions that best ensure the safety and health of you and your baby.Giving Birth with Confidence is the first and only pregnancy and childbirth guide written by Lamaze International, the leading childbirth education organization in...

Here is your guide to the fastest-growing trend in childbirth—a tradition as old as motherhood itself. Doulas, or professional labor assistants, have led thousands of expectant women through the birthing process in a way that’s safe and meaningful, and that creates the birth and postbirth experience all mothers long for.What exactly dodoulas do?How to find one that suits you.What are the “trade secrets” only doulas know but every woman should be aw...

The most recent studies show that 40,000 cycles of IVF are carried out in the UK each year - and approximately a million are carried out worldwide. It is estimated that at least 200,000 IVF babies are born annually - and this figure is constantly rising.With assisted conception increasing year on year, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO IVF offers an invaluable and insightful approach to the process. Packed with first-hand accounts of patients who have been through it, and Kate Brian's own exper...

The ultimate guide to conception, birth, and everything in betweenUnlike those other bossy, tell-you-what-to-do pregnancy books, this funny, entertaining guide presents expectant parents with all the facts they need to know about conception, birth, and everything in between. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of this favorite guide to pregnancy and birth, this new edition is easier-to-use, fully updated, and has a fresh and appealing new design.The Mother...

Doulas and midwives are increasingly popular options for childbirth; this book answers questions for those considering the help of a doula or midwife at birth.Take Control of Your Childbirth ExperienceNew moms are spreading the word to pregnant women just like you: Doulas make pregnancy and childbirth the celebratory experience it is meant to be! Doulas are professionally trained women who provide support before, during, and after d...

With warnings about rising infertility rates and the dangers of leaving motherhood too late, many women are concerned about when or whether they will manage to have a baby. Written by an international expert on fertility, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FEMALE FERTILITY deals with the medical facts, the emotional and social aspects of female fertility, and includes the real-life experiences and insights of dozens of women. It includes information on:* How your repoductive system works...

Pursuing a Career as a Dental Assistant: Everything You Need To Know To Become a Dental Assistant  This book covers several topics including: Chapter 1: Why-you-should-become-a-dental-assistant Chapter 2: Dental-assistant-career-colleges Chapter 3: Avoid-burnout-as-a-dental-assistant- Chapter 4: Become-a-dental-assistant-to-explore-the-world-of-dentistry- Chapter 5: Dental-assistant-licensing-requirements Chapter 6: Complaints-against-dental-hygi...