This book offers the celebration of pregnancy and childbirth through mediation, Ayurveda and yoga techniques, providing readers with the tools to ensure that their children are nourished by thoughts, words, and actions from the very moment of conception.

This book teaches couples the skills they need so that they can avoid the pitfalls of parenthood.

Most mothers-to-be are so busy preparing for their babies that they fail to focus on themselves. But during this incredible, thrilling, life-changing time, it is more important than ever that they take the time to reflect. What kind of mother do they want to be? Will they fashion themselves after their own moms, or do they picture their lives differently? Filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom, as well as anecdotes and hands-on exercises, Baby on Board is an encouraging and inspiring guide that helps readers figure out what motherhood means to them personally, while ensuring that they don’t lose their sense of self as they become parents.

For more than a decade, BESTFEEDING has been recognized by midwives, doctors, and nursing mothers as the definitive word on breastfeeding. The culmination of 60-plus years of hands-on experience from three dedicated and internationally respected authors, this newly updated classic blends academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills to educate first-time and experienced mothers alike. Mothers will find precisely the information they need to help their babies grow and thrive-physically and emotionally-as a result of breastfeeding. The book answers all questions a new mother may have, and it is fully illustrated with dozens of helpful photos and drawings that demonstrate all the dos and don'ts of breastfeeding. In addition to the basics, mothers will find tried-and-true solutions to both common and more unusual problems, as well as remedies for babies with special needs. With its sensitive and informed advice, BESTFEEDING is a supportive reminder of what women have always known: that breastfeeding is, quite simply, the best way to nourish a baby.

This guide provides practical information about looking after yourself and your new baby. It includes information on post-partum physical and emotional concerns, baby nutrition, recovery from giving birth (including C-section), when to see a doctor, and more.

Including effective and essential exercise direction and information on weight control, fat loss, and food fads, Getting Back in Shape motivates, instructs, and advises women on how to achieve and maintain fitness, long term energy, vitality, and good health after pregnancy whether their babies are 10 days old or 10 years old.

Filled with humour and advice, this book addresses many practical issues and questions related to pregnancy. From what is happening to your body, to common fears and moods in pregnancy, this book is straightforward about the experience of pregnancy. It addresses how you feel, prenatal tests, exercise during your pregnancy, how your husband may react, what to take to the hospital and postpartum dementia. The many subheadings and numbered charts combined with the humour make it an easy read.

This book contains more than 20,000 culturally diverse names with origins and meanings.

Be strong, comfortable, healthy, and active throughout your pregnancy with Motherwell Maternity Fitness Plan. Considered by health professionals as the gold standard of maternity exercise, Motherwell's medically proven program is designed specifically to meet the needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy.

This book helps mothers to understand post-partum depression, why it happens, what they can do to cope with it and how others can help.

Wise and witty advice on everything from coping with postpartum mood swings to salvaging your sex life to fitting into that favourite pair of jeans…

If you're looking for the inside scoop on what it's really like to have a baby, you've come to the right place. The Mother of All Pregnancy Books takes on tough topics most pregnancy books shy away from. It's a totally comprehensive guide that features a non-bossy, fresh, and fun approach to the greatest adventure life has to offer. Based on the best advice from over 100 Canadian parents, this information is served up with a uniquely Canadian spin.

A unique collection of stories from women about their battles with postpartum depression, with intimate details about the symptoms, the struggles and the strategies that helped them emerge victorious. 

Your chances of having a comfortable pregnancy, a safe delivery and a healthy infant are dramatically improved if you are on a excellent diet.  The Best-Odds nine basic principles for nine months of nutritious eating provides just such a plan.  It is complete with the most current data on calories, drugs, good additives, the important of fiber, vitamin supplements and more. 

As a guide to what to expect, this book is ideal for the newly pregnant woman.  It goes into specific details about what will likely occur physically and emotionally to her throughout the 9 month period.  In addition, the various question and answer sections are excellent. Beyond this, the book delves into what foods to consume and to avoid.  For the most part it is an excellent guide.