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Before You Conceive
The Complete Pregnancy Guide
Written by John R. Sussman and B. Blake Levitt

Format: eBook, 464 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2009
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: 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 >

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 >

Dr. Miriam Stoppard's New Pregnancy and Birth Book

Written by Dr. Miriam Stoppard

Format: Trade Paperback, 256 pages
On Sale: January 27, 2009
Price: $18.00

A COMPLETELY UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION OF DR. MIRIAM STOPPARD’S BESTSELLING PREGNANCY HANDBOOK

Reassuring, practical, and thoroughly enjoyable to read, Dr. Miriam Stoppard’s New Pregnancy and Birth Book is the ideal step-by-step guide to every aspect of pregnancy–from prenatal care and childbirth through the first few weeks of life. Containing new color... Read more >

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Written by Ina May Gaskin

Format: eBook, 368 pages
On Sale: November 19, 2008
Price: $18.00

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 by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and... Read more >

Husband-Coached Childbirth (Fifth Edition)
The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth
Written by Robert A. Bradley, M.D.
Revised by Marjie Hathaway, Jay Hathaway and James Hathaway

Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: May 20, 2008
Price: $17.00

Now completely revised and updated for today's parents-to-be...

The book that started a revolution in the birthing experience and helped millions of women and their partners to a safe and natural childbirth.

The Bradley Method has changed the way men and women—and the medical establishment—think about childbirth today. Now this new, updated edition... Read more >

Knocked Up
Confessions of a Hip Mother-to-be
Written by Rebecca Eckler

Format: eBook, 384 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2007
Price: $14.95

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From the Hips
A Comprehensive, Open-Minded, Uncensored, Totally Honest Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Becoming a Parent
Written by Rebecca Odes and Ceridwen Morris

Format: Trade Paperback, 400 pages
On Sale: May 22, 2007
Price: $21.95

Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of real parents and the expertise of doctors, midwives and other birth and baby pros, this indispensable resource is filled with the most accurate and up-to-date information about having and caring for a baby, including:

Decisions, Decisions:
A judgment-free breakdown of every major choice, including prenatal... Read more >

In the Womb
Witness the Journey from Conception to Birth through Astonishing 3D Images
Written by Peter Tallack
Foreword by Heidi Murkoff

Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: September 26, 2006
Price: $25.00

Imagine being able to observe with astonishing clarity a child's delicate features as they evolve over the course of a pregnancy, or witness the complex behavior of new human life in utero. Now we can, thanks to the advent of innovative 3D and 4D imaging technologies that provide a powerful diagnostic... Read more >

Mother Massage
A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy
Written by Elaine Stillerman

Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: March 28, 2006
Price: $17.00

A Handbook for Relieving the Discomforts of Pregnancy

Massage is a sensuous, relaxing, and loving treatment that has the added bonus of being especially good for you. It’s the perfect way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. During pregnancy, your body is undergoing many changes, some of them stressful and discomforting... Read more >

Surprise Child
Finding Hope in Unexpected Pregnancy
Written by Leslie Leyland Fields

Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: February 21, 2006
Price: $11.99

Unplanned pregnancies happen to women in every season of life: the newly married, the never-married, the empty-nester, the teenager, the overworked mother, the career woman. Yet we rarely talk about how lonely and confusing this experience can be.

In Surprise Child, Leslie Leyland Fields, who experienced two unplanned pregnancies in her forties... Read more >

Knocked Up
Confessions of a Hip Mother-to-be
Written by Rebecca Eckler

Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: March 29, 2005
Price: $14.95

Rebecca Eckler is a popular newspaper columnist who lives the fabulous life and gets paid to write about it. So when a tipsy romp with her fiancé on the night of their lavish engagement party leaves her unexpectedly expecting, she is utterly at a loss. How will a woman who loves... Read more >

Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives
A Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth Through Meditation, Ayurveda, and Yoga Techniques
Written by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D.

Format: eBook, 352 pages
On Sale: March 22, 2005
Price: $14.95

A much-needed antidote to our modern, assembly-line approach to childbirth, this new book is designed as a guide for all who wish to participate in the wondrous process of bringing new life into the world. Its ideas derive from two sources: the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with its emphasis on body... Read more >

Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives
A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Written by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D.

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: March 22, 2005
Price: $14.95

A much-needed antidote to our modern, assembly-line approach to childbirth, this new book is designed as a guide for all who wish to participate in the wondrous process of bringing new life into the world. Its ideas derive from two sources: the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with its emphasis on body... Read more >

A Child Is Born
Fourth Edition of the Beloved Classic--Completely Revised and Updated
Written by Lennart Nilsson

Format: Trade Paperback, 240 pages
On Sale: October 5, 2004
Price: $22.00

This completely revised edition of the beloved international classic is now entirely in color, with historic, never-before-seen photos in every chapter and an entirely new text. Read more >

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)

Written by Sheila Kitzinger

Format: Trade Paperback, 448 pages
On Sale: December 30, 2003
Price: $19.95

This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything--from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to... Read more >

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth (Revised)

Written by Sheila Kitzinger

Format: Hardcover, 448 pages
On Sale: December 30, 2003
Price: $35.00

This new edition of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth has been extensively revised to reflect scientific advances and cultural trends. Here, candidly and reasonably presented, is all the information expectant parents need to make their own decisions about everything--from which tests to allow to how to handle pain to... Read more >

Buff Moms-to-Be
The Complete Guide to Fitness for Expectant Mothers
Written by Sue Fleming

Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: December 23, 2003
Price: $15.95

Everything you need to know to safely stay in shape during your pregnancy

Many expectant mothers experience dramatic weight gain during pregnancy, but the myth that they shouldn’t exercise is just that—a myth. The truth is, regular activity may improve women’s ability to cope with pain during labor and combat depression associated... Read more >

A Child Is Born

Written by Lennart Nilsson

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: August 26, 2003
Price: $35.00

The fourth edition of this beloved classic--completely revised and updated.

When it was first published nearly forty years ago, Lennart Nilsson's A Child is Born broke astonishing new ground, offering an unprecedented glimpse of life inside the womb. Now this completely new fourth edition of the international classic brings revolutionary photographic technology... Read more >

Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

Written by Ina May Gaskin

Format: Trade Paperback, 368 pages
On Sale: March 4, 2003
Price: $18.00

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 by showing women how to trust in the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and... Read more >

The Little Big Book of Pregnancy

Edited by Katrina Fried and Lena Tabori

Format: Hardcover, 352 pages
On Sale: September 1, 2002
Price: $24.95

A prequel to our best-selling Little Big Book for Moms! The 12th title in the Little Big Book series, The Little Big Book of Pregnancy is destined to become a classic literary companion for any expectant mom. Filled with the best fiction, poetry, and essays on the subject of birth and... Read more >

When the Belly Button Pops, the Baby’s Done
A Month-by-Month Guide to Surviving (and Loving) Your Pregnancy
Written by Lorilee Craker

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: May 21, 2002
Price: $12.99

“This is your brain…This is your brain on progesterone!”

Have the hormones of pregnancy pushed you slightly over the edge? Here’s permission to give in and have a few belly laughs as a mother of two and a panel of experienced moms revel in the humorous side of pregnancy. This... Read more >

Pregnancy Day by Day

Written by Sheila Kitzinger

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: August 28, 2001
Price: $15.00

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Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide
All the Answers to All Your Questions About Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Developing Baby
Written by Kelly M. Shanahan, M.D.

Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: January 4, 2001
Price: $17.95

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 needs and concerns. With wisdom and compassion, Dr. Kelly... Read more >