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Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
Written by Ina May Gaskin
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780553907209
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Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding

Written by Ina May Gaskin


Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: September 29, 2009
Price: $18.00

Everything you need to know to make breastfeeding a joyful, natural, and richly fulfilling experience for both you and your baby

Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice... Read more >
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Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
Written by Ina May Gaskin
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780553384291
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Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding

Written by Ina May Gaskin


Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: September 29, 2009
Price: $18.00

Everything you need to know to make breastfeeding a joyful, natural, and richly fulfilling experience for both you and your baby

Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice... Read more >
Also available as an eBook.
The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
Written by Karen Gurwitz and Jen Hoy
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307493026
Our Price: $16.95
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The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel
Written by Karen Gurwitz and Jen Hoy


Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2009
Price: $16.95

Every woman wants to eat her best. But eating well can be challenging during the best of times. During pregnancy it is aggravated with curveballs such as nausea, cravings, or life. Before you ruin your healthful intentions, check out The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, which offers a compromise by providing 100 recipes... Read more >
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Easy Labor
Easy Labor
Written by William Camann and Kathryn Alexander
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307484093
Our Price: $13.95
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Easy Labor
Every Woman's Guide to Choosing Less Pain and More Joy During Childbirth
Written by William Camann and Kathryn Alexander


Format: eBook, 336 pages
On Sale: June 3, 2009
Price: $13.95

THE FIRST COMPLETE, COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO PAIN RELIEF DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY

Far too many expectant mothers find themselves unprepared when labor begins and natural techniques don’t effectively manage the pain. This indispensable guide provides reassuring, proven approaches to combining medical and natural techniques to ensure the most comfortable pain-free labor possible... Read more >
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Conscious Conception
Conscious Conception
Written by Jeannine Parvati Baker and Frederick Baker
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780938190837
Our Price: $25.00
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Conscious Conception
Elemental Journey through the Labyrinth of Sexuality
Written by Jeannine Parvati Baker and Frederick Baker


Format: Trade Paperback, 416 pages
On Sale: June 2, 2009
Price: $25.00

In an age when modern reproductive technology is moving at a rapid and alarming rate, Conscious Conception is an alternative exploration into understanding personal fertility, as well as a comprehensive guide to discovering newfound meaning in our sexuality. Combining knowledge of myth and culture, authors Jeannine Parvati Baker and Frederick Baker... Read more >
The Doula Guide to Birth
The Doula Guide to Birth
Written by Ananda Lowe and Rachel Zimmerman
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780553385267
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The Doula Guide to Birth
Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
Written by Ananda Lowe and Rachel Zimmerman


Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $17.00

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... Read more >
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The Doula Guide to Birth
The Doula Guide to Birth
Written by Ananda Lowe and Rachel Zimmerman
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780553906592
Our Price: $17.00
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The Doula Guide to Birth
Secrets Every Pregnant Woman Should Know
Written by Ananda Lowe and Rachel Zimmerman


Format: eBook, 352 pages
On Sale: May 19, 2009
Price: $17.00

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... Read more >
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Program Your Baby's Health
Program Your Baby's Health
Written by Barbara Luke
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307559272
Our Price: $23.00
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Program Your Baby's Health
The Pregnancy Diet for Your Child's Lifelong Well-Being
Written by Barbara Luke


Format: eBook, 432 pages
On Sale: May 6, 2009
Price: $23.00

The most important period of your child's health is the nine months  before birth.

Cutting edge research in a new field known as "metabolic programming" reveals a startling new fact: what a mother eats during pregnancy has a far greater effect on her child's future development, overall health, and resistance to disease than... Read more >
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Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Written by Bruce Young, M.D. and Amy Zavatto
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780553384857
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Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Everything You Need to Know about Miscarriage
Written by Bruce Young, M.D. and Amy Zavatto


Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: April 28, 2009
Price: $16.00


From one of the foremost doctors in the field and a journalist who has experienced multiple miscarriages herself comes an accessible, encouraging, and complete guide to both the causes and, more important, the prevention of miscarriage.

Though one in four American women will lose her pregnancy, with the right pre-pregnancy evaluation... Read more >
Also available as an eBook and a hardcover.
Birth Day
Birth Day
Written by Mark Sloan, M.D.
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780345502865
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Birth Day
A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History, and the Wonder of Childbirth
Written by Mark Sloan, M.D.


Format: Hardcover, 384 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $25.00

I delivered twenty babies in the summer of 1977. I was hardly more than a baby myself, just turned twenty-four and starting my third year of medical school.”—from Birth Day

So began Mark Sloan’s three-decades-long exploration of the wonders and oddities of human childbirth. Pediatrician, husband, and father, the author has... Read more >
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Birth Day
Birth Day
Written by Mark Sloan, M.D.
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780345512932
Our Price: $25.00
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Birth Day
A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History, and the Wonder of Childbirth
Written by Mark Sloan, M.D.


Format: eBook
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $25.00

I delivered twenty babies in the summer of 1977. I was hardly more than a baby myself, just turned twenty-four and starting my third year of medical school.”—from Birth Day

So began Mark Sloan’s three-decades-long exploration of the wonders and oddities of human childbirth. Pediatrician, husband, and father, the author has... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover.
Waiting for Bebø
Waiting for Bebø
Written by Lourdes Alcaniz
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307548856
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Waiting for Bebø
A Pregnancy Guide for Latinas
Written by Lourdes Alcaniz


Format: eBook, 416 pages
On Sale: March 12, 2009
Price: $14.95

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Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy
Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy
Written by Robert A. Greene, M.D. and Laurie Tarkan
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307497260
Our Price: $15.95
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Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy
A Groundbreaking Plan for Having a Healthy Baby and Feeling Great
Written by Robert A. Greene, M.D. and Laurie Tarkan


Format: eBook, 336 pages
On Sale: January 21, 2009
Price: $15.95

Every aspect of pregnancy—from your ability to conceive to your risk of a preterm delivery—is affected by your hormonal health. But if you’re like many women, you don’t know the critically important role hormones play at every stage of your pregnancy. In Dr. Robert Greene’s Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy, Dr... Read more >
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Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Written by Dr. Elisabeth Aron
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307489777
Our Price: $9.95
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Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
The Smart Woman's A-Z Pocket Companion for a Safe and Sound Pregnancy
Written by Dr. Elisabeth Aron


Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2008
Price: $9.95

For when you need the facts—not fear—about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of your pregnancy.

Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries of many soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions such as:

• Can I exercise during my first... Read more >
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Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
Written by Sarah Buckley, Foreword by Ina May Gaskin
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781587613227
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Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
A Doctor's Guide to Natural Childbirth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices
Written by Sarah Buckley
Foreword by Ina May Gaskin


Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: December 2, 2008
Price: $16.95

An authoritative guide to natural childbirth and postpartum parenting options from an MD who home-birthed her own four children.

Sarah Buckley might be called a third-wave natural birth advocate. A doctor and a mother, she approaches the question of how a woman and baby might have the most fulfilling birth experience with... Read more >
Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy
Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy
Written by Colette Bouchez
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307493620
Our Price: $19.00
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Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy
Beauty, Health, and Lifestyle Advice for the Modern Mother-to-Be
Written by Colette Bouchez


Format: eBook, 368 pages
On Sale: November 12, 2008
Price: $19.00

The moment a pregnancy is announced, all eyes are on baby. But what about Mom? Not only is her body changing, everything about her lifestyle is turning upside down.

A revolutionary new kind of self-help guide, Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy puts Mom at center stage, with hundreds of tips on how... Read more >
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The New Mom's Survival Guide
The New Mom's Survival Guide
Written by Jennifer Wider, M.D.
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780553905304
Our Price: $15.00
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The New Mom's Survival Guide
How to Reclaim Your Body, Your Health, Your Sanity and Your Sex Life After Having a Baby
Written by Jennifer Wider, M.D.


Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2008
Price: $15.00

Why can’t I lose the extra weight?

Why am I shedding like my pet golden retriever?

I’m just too tired to have sex— and it hurts. What should I do?

How can I tell the difference between the “baby blues” and a real depression?

Why am I having so many fights with my husband?

At last... Read more >
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The New Mom's Survival Guide
The New Mom's Survival Guide
Written by Jennifer Wider, M.D.
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780553805031
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The New Mom's Survival Guide
How to Reclaim Your Body, Your Health, Your Sanity, and Your Sex Life After Having a Baby
Written by Jennifer Wider, M.D.


Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: June 24, 2008
Price: $15.00

Why can’t I lose the extra weight?

Why am I shedding like my pet golden retriever?

I’m just too tired to have sex— and it hurts. What should I do?

How can I tell the difference between the “baby blues” and a real depression?

Why am I having so many fights with my husband?

At last... Read more >
Also available as an eBook.
Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Written by Bruce Young, M.D. and Amy Zavatto
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780553805505
Our Price: $25.00
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Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Everything You Need to Know about Miscarriage
Written by Bruce Young, M.D. and Amy Zavatto


Format: Hardcover, 352 pages
On Sale: April 29, 2008
Price: $25.00

From one of the foremost doctors in the field and a woman who has experienced miscarriage herself comes a comprehensive, encouraging, and accessible guide on both the causes and, more important, the prevention of miscarriage.

Though one in four American women will lose her pregnancy, this heartbreaking experience remains a taboo... Read more >
Also available as an eBook and a trade paperback.
Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles
Written by Bruce Young, M.D. and Amy Zavatto
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780553905038
Our Price: $16.00
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Miscarriage, Medicine & Miracles

Written by Bruce Young, M.D. and Amy Zavatto


Format: eBook
On Sale: April 29, 2008
Price: $16.00

From one of the foremost doctors in the field and a woman who has experienced miscarriage herself comes a comprehensive, encouraging, and accessible guide on both the causes and, more important, the prevention of miscarriage.

Though one in four American women will lose her pregnancy, this heartbreaking experience remains a taboo... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover and a trade paperback.
The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
Written by Karen Gurwitz and Jen Hoy
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780307351814
Our Price: $16.95
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The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel
Written by Karen Gurwitz and Jen Hoy


Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: August 7, 2007
Price: $16.95

Every woman wants to eat her best. But eating well can be challenging during the best of times. During pregnancy it is aggravated with curveballs such as nausea, cravings, or life. Before you ruin your healthful intentions, check out The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, which offers a compromise by providing 100 recipes... Read more >
Also available as an eBook.
Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy
Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy
Written by Robert A. Greene, M.D. and Laurie Tarkan
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780307337382
Our Price: $15.95
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Dr. Robert Greene's Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy
A Groundbreaking Plan for Having a Healthy Baby and Feeling Great
Written by Robert A. Greene, M.D. and Laurie Tarkan


Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: April 17, 2007
Price: $15.95

Every aspect of pregnancy—from your ability to conceive to your risk of a preterm delivery—is affected by your hormonal health. But if you’re like many women, you don’t know the critically important role hormones play at every stage of your pregnancy. In Dr. Robert Greene’s Perfect Hormone Balance for Pregnancy, Dr... Read more >
Also available as an eBook.
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
Written by Dr. Elisabeth Aron
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780767920896
Our Price: $9.95
 Quantity: 1 
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Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts
The Smart Woman's A-Z Pocket Companion for a Safe and Sound Pregnancy
Written by Dr. Elisabeth Aron


Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: June 13, 2006
Price: $9.95

For when you need the facts—not fear—about what food, drinks, activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month of your pregnancy.

Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries of many soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions such as:

• Can I exercise during my first... Read more >
Also available as an eBook.
Mother Rising
Mother Rising
Written by Yana Cortlund, Barb Lucke and Donna Miller Watelet
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781587612671
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Mother Rising

Written by Yana Cortlund, Barb Lucke and Donna Miller Watelet


Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2006
Price: $16.95

Different from a baby shower, where gifts are lavished upon the soon-to-be-born child, a blessingway ceremony honors the mother-to-be and creates a circle of support that will cradle her as she prepares to give birth. Surrounded by the most important women in her life, she can explore the challenges and joys... Read more >
Natural Baby and Childcare
Natural Baby and Childcare
Written by Lauren Feder, M.D.
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781578262052
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Natural Baby and Childcare

Written by Lauren Feder, M.D.


Format: Trade Paperback, 544 pages
On Sale: March 17, 2006
Price: $17.95

The Essential Parents' Guide to the Best Conventional and Natural Medicines for Your Child

From feeding to healing, clothing to washing, raising children naturally can be a daunting task--unless you know how. Natural Baby and Childcare shows you how to complement conventional therapy with natural treatments such as homeopathic and herbal medicine... Read more >
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