Francesca Naish is a naturopath and herbalist and well known as an expert clinician and educator in the area of pre-conception and pregnancy health.
This is a guide for parents interested in a natural and stress-free pregnancy with chapters covering food, nutritional requirements of pregnancy, exercise, a healthy lifestyle and antenatal testing.
Written by a leading complementary fertility specialist, Emma Cannon, this companion for pre-conception, pregnancy and the postnatal period blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with conventional Western medical practice. With her fusion approach, Emma offers advice to help mums-to-be prepare for labour and post-birth and solutions to pregnancy-related conditions.
“You and Your Bump” gently takes you through each stage of your pregnancy with advice on: your general health and lifestyle, good nutrition and the link between emotions and physical health; baby development and changes to your body; common pregnancy conditions and treatments, with both Eastern and Western approaches; preparing for labour and motherhood; and, how dads can help at each stage.
“A brilliant book from a woman who knows what she’s talking about. I adore Emma Cannon”. (Sophie Dahl). “Her unique approach to health and fertility bridges the gap between Western and Eastern medicine”. (Dr Tim Evans).
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Baby Led Weaning by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett is a logical, common sense guide to introducing your child to the world of solid foods. Gone are the days of processed, bland cereals and homogenous mush – as adults we don’t get excited by such foods – why would we expect our babies to? BLW is focused on offering babies a variety of finger-sized foods, so they can taste, explore and become acquainted with the same foods that their family are enjoying. BLW gives credit to our babies natural instincts around food, and allows them freedom of choice in regard to taste, texture, colour and smell of foods. Babies who are offered foods in such a way, become much more adventurous in their eating habits, and embrace solid foods in a very positive way. It is also beneficial for hand-eye co-ordination, neurological development, independence and social skills.
This book contains fantastic advice along with stories from parents about their BLW experiences. The authors well and truly cover when to begin offering foods, which foods to offer, and how much to offer, and include information on nutrition, breastfeeding and troubleshooting. I found this book highly beneficial and supportive as I introduced my son to solid foods, and he is now a passionate ‘foodie’ in the making, who is always happy to try weird and wonderful culinary delights.
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Are you curious about the possibility of normal birth? Do you like the idea but orry the reality may be too hard? Or are you certain it’s the right choice for you but unsure how to prepare for the challenge? Whether you’re curious or committed this book is for you.
Written buy highly respected childbirth educator, FGHG counsellor and birth attendant Rhea Dempsey.
Around 15 per cent of couples in various Western countries suffer from infertility. Every year thousands try IVF and other assisted-reproduction techniques but only about a third go home with a baby in their arms. IVF now accounts for 3 per cent of all births in Australia and the numbers are similar in other developed countries.
Making Babies tells the stories behind the statistics inside the world of egg harvesting blatocyst transferral and hormone injections. Here are fourteen personal memoirs of IVF survivors: many are inspiring some are heartbreaking and others are miraculous. From single mothers to long-term heterosexual and gay couples Making Babies presents an array of experiences from those who have been touched by the incredible possibilities that are opened up by IVF technology.
Within this remarkable collection of memoirs are stories of personal endurance loss unwavering dedication and sacrifice and above all confirmation of the inexplicable love that stems from the act of becoming a parent whether through natural means reproductive technology surrogacy or adoption.
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Written by one of the country’s leading complementary fertility specialists, The Baby-Making Bible draws together Emma Cannon’s years of experience and success in treating couples hoping to get pregnant. Her special plan blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with the highest standards in Western medical practice. Whether you are trying for a natural conception or undergoing treatment for assisted conception, she offers a practical plan you can follow to create a fertile environment and encourage healthy baby-making.
Emma approaches fertility in its widest context by taking you through her essential couples’ health and lifestyle check, and makes suggestions to help you achieve optimum dietary, environmental and emotional health. She also offers specific advice for anyone who has been diagnosed with unexplained infertility or who is embarking on fertility treatment. The book features a foreword by Dr Tim Evans.
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Natural Childcare is a down to earth guide for new parents or parents-to-be looking for alternative advice in child care. Natural Childcare is set out in two sections; the first covering conception, pre-natal care, pregnancy and birth; the second section covering post birth issues including vaccinations, baby, infant and mother health issues, breastfeeding and sleep. There is also a section on fatherhood!
Written with Elayne Brightlight’s own distinctive style and sense of humour, Natural Childcare is a great reference for all parents.
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Well Adjusted Babies is a popular guide to holistic parenting from pregnancy through to early childhood. Written by a chiropractor Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani, this book is an excellent read if you are interested in learning about the risks involved with foods, toxins, drugs and household chemicals.
Well Adjusted Babies also covers vaccinations, breastfeeding and nutrition for mother and baby, giving the reader valuable information to enable them to make their own informed decisions.
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Ekhart Tolle’s message is simple: living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. And while this message may not seem stunningly original or fresh, Tolle’s clear writing, supportive voice, and enthusiasm make this an excellent manual for anyone who’s ever wondered what exactly “living in the now” means.
Foremost, Tolle is a world-class teacher, able to explain complicated concepts in concrete language. More importantly, within a chapter of reading this book, readers are already holding the world in a different container – more conscious of how thoughts and emotions get in the way of their ability to live in genuine peace and happiness.
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In this book, Jenny Smith takes readers by the hand through every stage of pregnancy, labour, birth and the first six weeks of their baby’s life. She encourages mums-to-be to approach birth with a positive, confident mindset and to be prepared for every eventuality – even if things don’t go according to plan. You will also find out about the NHS system and how you can make it work best for you – including the choices available and a who’s who of antenatal care.
Armed with this insider knowledge, you will learn precisely what you can do to help yourself during each trimester so that you feel calm and able to deal with every eventuality. With a section devoted entirely to your birth, you will know what is going on at every stage – from the first signs of labour to holding your baby for the first time.
Jenny’s reassuring voice and broad-ranging practical advice make this book very special indeed. Using case studies and tried-and-tested mental preparation techniques, you will also learn how to train your mind to overcome any fears and feel prepared every step of the way. This book is for every pregnant woman who wants to feel confident about the biggest event of her life.
