Family & relationships / Motherhood

The Whole Pregnancy Handbook

by Joel Evans & Robin Aronson

At last, everything you need to know about the latest in alternative and conventional healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy-in one comprehensive, jargon-free guide. Whether you embrace the philosophy...

The Mother of All Pregnancy Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Conception, Birth and Everything In Between

by Ann Douglas

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. This comprehensive guide features a friendly, fresh, and fun approach to the greatest adventure...

Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide: All the Answers to All Your Questions About Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Developin g Baby

by Kelly M. Md Shanahan

Know What to Expect Week-by-Week

Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is both a joy and a challenge. This is true at any age, but as an expectant mother over the age of 35 you want real answers for your unique...

Your Baby in Pictures: The New Parents' Guide to Photographing Your Baby's First Year

by Me Ra Koh

Capture the story of your baby’s first year! 

The first twelve months of your child’s life are full of precious, fleeting moments, from sleepy newborn yawns to first smiles and wobbly first steps. Why entrust...

Before Your Pregnancy

by Lisa Mazzullo, Amy Ogle & Mary D'Alton

Now completely revised and updated, the classic guide that helps mothers- and fathers-to-be conceive more easily and boost the odds of a healthy pregnancy

Covering preconception and interconception (between-pregnancy)...

Immaculate Deception II: Myth, Magic and Birth

by Suzanne Arms

In this intimate perspective on birth, renowned author and photographer Suzanne Arms conveys the inherent wisdom in this natural process, through her eloquent words and pictures.

From the Trade Paperback edition....

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth: Updated With New Material

by Ina May Gaskin

What you need to know to have the best birth experience for you.

Drawing upon her thirty-plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation’s leading midwife, shares the benefits and joys of natural childbirth...

Bump It Up: Transform Your Pregnancy into the Ultimate Style Statement

by Amy Tara Koch

The key to pregnancy chic? Creativity. Effort. And a commitment to pushing the sartorial envelope even when you’d rather crawl back under the sheets with a box of doughnuts. But don’t let “thigh” anxiety...

Writing Motherhood: Tapping Into Your Creativity as a Mother and a Writer

by Lisa Garrigues

Have you always wanted to chronicle your experience of motherhood, but never knew how to begin? Are you looking for an outlet for self-expression, but can't imagine how you could juggle one more thing? In Writing...

How to Raise a Brighter Child

by Joan Beck

THE LATEST STUDIES PROVE SOONER IS SMARTER

• How much is a child capable of learning before the age of six?

• What happens to a child's brain during the preschool years when the body is growing so rapidly?

• How...

Mothering Twins: From Hearing the News to Beyond the Terrible Twos

by Linda Albi, Deborah Johnson & Debra Catlin

Invaluable real-life advice and emotional support for mothers of multiples.

Meeting the double challenge and reaping the double rewards of having twins can be both exhilarating and exhausting. In this comprehensive...

It's All About You: Live the Life You Crave

by Mary Goulet & Heather Reider

Get more time, get more organized, get more money, get more energy, and get more joy out of your life.

Being a mother is amazing, although motherhood is not always easy. Getting the kids off to day care and...

Sorrow's Web: Overcoming the Legacy of maternal Depression

by Anne Sheffield

Drawing on her experience of growing up with a depressed mother and then, years later, of becoming a depressed mother herself, Books for a Better Life winner Anne Sheffield casts long-overdue light on the grave...

The Nursing Mother's Problem Solver

by Claire Martin

Finally! Answers to your most urgent questions in an easy-to-use format!

Based on questions posed by thousands of real mothers, this A-to-Z guide has a practical, realistic view of how nursing fits into a modern...

A Deeper Shade of Blue: A Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Treating Depression in Her Childbearing Years

by Ruta Nonacs

Depression affects women almost twice as often as men, with about one in four women suffering from it in her lifetime. While depression may strike at any time, studies show that women are particularly vulnerable...

A World of Baby Names (Revised)

by Teresa Norman

One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities,...

The Modern Girl's Guide to Motherhood

by Jane Buckingham

From the author of the bestselling The Modern Girl's Guide to Life comes a must-have book for the young mom, including best-kept secrets, practical advice, and multiple solutions for problems from birth to age...

The Eco-nomical Baby Guide: Down-to-Earth Ways for Parents to Save Money and the Planet

by Joy Hatch & Rebecca Kelley

Is it really possible to raise an eco-baby without breaking the bank? While the average parents spend almost $7,000 gearing up for a new addition, pregnant pals Joy Hatch and Rebecca Kelley each shelled out...

Parenting, Uncensored: Straight Talk from Real Moms on Potty Training

by Sarah Smiley

Fifty-two guests take turns filling a military father's chair at his family's dinner table while he serves his yearlong deployment.

The week before Thanksgiving 2011, Dustin Smiley left for a yearlong military...

Mediated Maternity: Contemporary American Portrayals of Bad Mothers in Literature and Popular Culture

by Linda Seidel

Mediated Maternity: Contemporary American Portrayals of Bad Mothers in Literature and Popular Culture, by Linda Seidel, explores the cultural construction of the bad mother in books, movies, and TV shows, arguing...