Search this site    Denise Austin's Ultimate Pregnancy Book How to Stay Fit & Healthy Through the Nine Months & Shape Up After Baby Author: Austin, Denise ISBN: 0-684-80219-8 Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Publisher: Fireside Published: May 11, 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Denise Austin, popular television fitness celebrity and exercise-video leader, is also the mother of two little girls. She stayed in shape through her pregnancies, keeping meticulous records of how she did it, and she wants you to understand that you can, too. Denise Austin's Ultimate Pregnancy Book describes how to stay fit and healthy through each trimester, and how to bounce back after the baby is born. Austin includes health tips, nutritional information, an exercise routine appropriate for each trimester (including how to modify your favorite exercise choices), recipes, sample menus, weight advice, and beauty tips. After the baby is born, Austin shows you how to get back into shape, including how soon to start exercising and how to lose your baby fat, especially in the abdomen (with clothing tips to disguise the problem in the meantime). Austin gives tips on getting rest, breast-feeding, and enhancing your body's healing. The book is personal and friendly, as if Austin is your pal who is sharing her stories (including morning sickness in the first trimester and her shock at seeing her "mushy tummy" after delivery) and advice with you. --Joan Price Review: Chicago Tribune Denise Austin probably could motivate a statue. Her nonstop encouragement and exercise expertise form the perfect combination. Do You Have Any Questions? A Woman Doctor Answers the 100 Most Asked Questions About Pregnancy Author: Bovo, Mary Jane ISBN: 1-889972-73-8 Pages: 110 Format: Paperback Publisher: Newport Books Published: April 1997 Condition: Price: USD $5.49 Stephanie Young, Health & Pregnancy Editor, Glamour Magazine April, 1997 Answering Your Pregnancy Questions: You're pregnant--a state in which your body acts more like a science fair project than anything else--who wouldn't have lots of questions? That's why you'll read Do You Have Any Questions: A Woman Doctor Answers the 100 Most Asked Questions in Pregnancy (Newport Books) by ob-gyn Mary Jane Bovo, M.D. from cover to cover. In clear, straight forward, frank language Dr. Bovo answers to everything from "What makes my feet and ankles swell?" to "How often should the baby move?" to "Why am I getting so many yeast infections?" to "Why are you measuring my belly?" to "How do I know if I'm in labor?" You'll get answers to the big questions, the small questions, the questions you've asked your doctor (but forgot the answer to) and even the questions you didn't even you had. Who knows? Your questions may show up in her next book. Book Description: Answers to the common questions parent-to-be have about pregnancy. Begins with pre-conception planning and extends to the period after the baby is born. Also has questions fathers frequently ask. Your Pregnancy Recovery Guide Author: Curtis, Glade B. / Schuler, Judith / Fischer, David ISBN: 1-86204-395-7 Pages: 160 Format: Paperback Publisher: Element Books Published: March 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 The author of the bestselling Your Pregnancy Week by Week returns with possibly the first book of its kind, Your Pregnancy Recovery Guide, which focuses on the physical and emotional concerns during the postpartum period. Yes, most pregnancy books do include this type of information, but for women who'd like to avoid the scary sections on all that can go wrong during pregnancy but realize there are plenty of things they need to learn once the baby is born, this book is a practical choice. Dr. Curtis, a gynecologist and father of five children, covers afterpains and specific steps to take after either a cesarean or vaginal delivery; warning signs that indicate you or your baby should see the doctor; breast- and bottle-feeding; nutrition for the breast-feeding mother; and exercise. He also includes tips for keeping the relationship with your partner close during this stressful time; birth control (yes, you need it even if you're breastfeeding); and issues surrounding childcare and returning to work. From Library Journal: Curtis, an obstetrician/gynecologist, and coauthor Schuler have written this book to answer the questions most mothers have following a baby's birth. The authors have written three other books dealing with pregnancy: Your Pregnancy: Week by Week (Fisher, 1997), Your Pregnancy: Questions and Answers (Fisher, 1997), and Your Pregnancy After 30 (Fisher, 1996). This chatty, informal addition to the stack deals primarily with what a mother should expect about her body, nutrition and exercise, adjusting to life with a baby, and even planning for the next pregnancy. It includes some information about what to expect from a baby in terms of eating and sleeping, and some information on child safety. A glossary is included. This is a useful addition to Antonia van der Meer's Great Beginnings: An Illustrated Guide to You and Your Baby's First Year (Dell, 1994). Recommended for patient education and consumer health collections.AMary J. Jarvis, Pampa, TX Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. What to Expect When You're Expecting Author: Eisenberg, Arlene / Murkoff, Heidi E. / Hathaway, Sandee E. ISBN: 0-89480-829-X Pages: 454 Format: Paperback Publisher: Workman Publishing Company Published: November 1996 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Amazon.com: This traditional, popular guide to pregnancy covers every possible aspect of the prenatal period: pregnancy tests; choosing a caregiver; month-by-month fetal development; eating correctly; sex during pregnancy; common illness symptoms; and childbirth options, including cesarean section and pain medications. The authors also provide a healthful approach to prenatal nutrition, though some women may find it hard to consistently meet their high standards. They use a reassuring and informative tone to describe and answer common concerns and not-so-common problems, and the month-by-month format is particularly clear and helpful. While What to Expect When You're Expecting is an excellent overall guide, parents-to-be interested in a less physician-centered approach are advised to use it in conjunction with other pregnancy resources, such as The Pregnancy Book by William and Martha Sears. --Ericka Lutz From Publishers Weekly: This revised third edition of the popular pregnancy guide offers the authoritative yet reassuring advice that parents have come to rely on from all the titles in the What to Expect series. The book is arranged by month, from pregnancy test through labor and delivery. Each section offers answers to frequently asked questions, along with features such as "What You May Be Feeling" and "What You May Be Concerned About." Every imaginable issue is addressed, including the small but nagging subjects that women may not want to discuss with their doctors, such as how their bodies will look at seven months, or why some pregnant women "glow" while others have acne. While readers who already own this book won't have to rush to buy the new edition, the revised volume does offer a number of excellent expanded sections and illustrations, including a more detailed discussion of postpartum depression. There are also new illustrations and more text on breast-feeding, with diagrams showing different feeding positions. The travel section offers specific suggestions for "jettisoning jet lag" in addition to standard advice on traveling while pregnant. This book remains an indispensable guide for pregnant women and their partners. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Why Should I Nurse My Baby? And Other Questions Mothers Ask About Breastfeeding Author: Wiggins, Pamela K. ISBN: 0-9623529-7-7 Pages: 64 Format: Paperback Publisher: L.A. Publishing Published: July 1, 2005 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Book Description: The book every mother should read. Clearly explains why breastfeeding is best. Answers the most frequently asked questions mothers have. Evidence based. Question and answer format. Includes new illustrations and instruction on asymmetrical latch. New information on diet, anatomy and jaundice. Photos and illustrations of diverse ethnic groups. About the Author: Pam Wiggins is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been helping breastfeeding moms for over 20 years. Author of Breastfeeding: A Mother's Gift, When Disaster Happens, Breastfeeding During Emergencies and Dad's 10 Minute Breastfeeding Guide. On Becoming Baby Wise Author: Ezzo, Gary / Bucknam, Dr. Robert ISBN: 0-88070-909-X Pages: 198 Format: Paperback Publisher: Multnomah Published: November 1, 1995 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Amazon.com: Theologian Gary Ezzo and pediatrician Dr. Robert Bucknam set off cries of alarm in their highly controversial 1995 publication On Becoming Baby Wise by arguing that some crying is natural and healthy for babies. In this updated edition, Ezzo and Bucknam present a comprehensive method to encourage a full night's sleep for the seven- to nine-week-old baby. It's easy to read, easy to follow, supported by research and by testimonials from parents and pediatricians, and includes suggestions for making the process fit into the reader's lifestyle. The authors believe a consistent sleep routine leads to happier, more responsible, and better-adjusted children. But a full night's sleep is just the short-term goal. The long-term goal is training parents to bring order and stability to their families through nurturing the marriage, providing a loving structure for one's children, and allowing flexibility in the process. Twelve chapters cover feeding philosophies, monitoring baby's growth, establishing baby's routine, handling multiple births, and the ever-controversial chapter on when baby cries. The 52-week method involves four phases, beginning with "Stabilization" from birth to week 8. During weeks 9 through 15 ("Extended Night"), babies learn to sleep through the night. Ezzo and Bucknam attempt to teach the difference between a baby's many cries and advise parents on various responses to these cries. Critics dislike Ezzo's strong belief that "child-centered parenting" (feeding baby whenever it cries, sleeping with and "wearing" baby) fosters demanding, insecure toddlers. But for parents who are tired of being tired--or whose previous experience with child-centered parenting supports Ezzo's theory--it may be worth a read. --Liane Thomas --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Getting Ready for Childbirth A Guide for Expectant Parents Author: Fenlon, Arlene / Oakes, Ellen / Dorchak, Lovell ISBN: 0-316-27774-6 Pages: 285 Format: Paperback Publisher: Little Brown & Co Published: January 1986 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Foundations of Maternal Newborn Nursing Keys to Clinical Practice: Maternal Newborn Nursing Author: Gorrie, Trula Myers / McKinney, Emily / Murray, Slone / Smith,  Sharon ISBN: 0-7216-4033-8 Pages: 1041 Format: Hardcover Publisher: W.B. Saunders Company Published: April 1994 Condition: Price: USD $3.99 Book Description: This book provides step-by-step instruction in assessments and interventions so beginning level users can function quickly in the clinical area. The book carefully integrates the importance of understanding family, culture, client teaching, communication, and critical thinking all into the overall continuum of nursing care. The third edition includes alternative and complementary therapies and evidence-based practice to focus on today's nursing practice. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Info B. Saunders. Comprehensive textbook for nursing students on maternal-child nursing. Provides step-by-step instruction in assessments and interventions. Full-color and halftone illustrations, tables, and highlights. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Nursing Mother's Companion 20th Anniversary - Revised & Updated Edition Author: Huggins, Kathleen / Lawrence, Ruth A. ISBN: 1-55832-304-X Pages: 336 Format: Paperback Publisher: Harvard Common Press Published: March 1, 2005 Condition: Price: USD $6.99 Book Description: Breastfeeding may be natural, but it is not always instinctive. The 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic guide to breastfeeding, beloved by a generation of women, has been completely revised and updated to provide even more practical, reassuring advice and support for today's expectant and nursing mothers. Easy-reference survival guides help identify and resolve problems at each stage. An appendix on drug safety is a unique feature among breastfeeding books. Your Pregnancy Week by Week Author: OB/GYN, Glade B. Curtis M.D. ISBN: 1-55561-143-5 Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Publisher: Perseus Books Group Published: September 1997 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 When you're pregnant, there is nothing more exciting than keeping up with the drastic changes your body undergoes on a weekly basis. In Your Pregnancy Week by Week, Glade B. Curtis, M.D. (Your Pregnancy Questions and Answers, Your Pregnancy After Thirty) has written a clear, easy to follow guidebook. Each "week" includes information on: How Big Is Your Baby?, How Big Are You?, How Your Baby Is Growing and Developing, Changes in You, How Your Actions Affect Your Baby's Development, You Should Also Know, and a Tip of the Week. With the exception of the You Should Also Know sections (which sometimes focus on rare problems and concerns), the tone of the book is informative, chatty and reassuring. An extensive, excellent glossary adds value. Your Pregnancy Week by Week seems intended to both simplify and expand on the information an inexperienced or first-time mother-to-be receives from her medical provider. It is especially ideal for very young pregnant women seeking to better understand the changes in their bodies. --Ericka Lutz From Library Journal: This book is a worthy addition in this subject area. Its format, information, and language are both highly accessible and current. As the title states, pregnancy is followed week by week. A chapter is devoted to each week, covering six basic areas: baby size; mother's size; baby's growth and development; changes in the mother; how the mother's behavior affects development; and things "you should also know." A vast range of material is included, making this a bargain for the price. Similar to but more comprehensive (and up to date) than When You're Expecting by Arlene Eisenberg & others (Workman, 1984), this would be an excellent complement to the more recent The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Guide to Pregnancy ( LJ 4/15/89). - Kathleen L. Atwood, Pomfret Sch. Lib., Ct. Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Hot Mama How to Have a Babe and Be a Babe Author: Salmansohn, Karen / Krauss, Trisha ISBN: 0-8118-3693-2 Pages: 120 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Chronicle Books Published: March 1, 2003 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Book Description: We ve all heard about the aches and pains of pregnancy, but what about the luscious hair, radiant skin, and sexy (yes, sexy!) body of the proud mother-to-be? Best-selling author Karen Salmansohn celebrates the sweeter side of pregnancy in Hot Mama and inspires women to look great, feel fabulous, have fun, and show it off! Chapters on healthful eating, bodacious beauty, mental and physical health, and sassy style teach mamas-to-be how to nurture both the baby and hot mama within. With 65 playful illustrations and a section devoted to recapturing your hot-mama-hood after the big day, this is the shower gift that will get read aloud and cheered. Preventing Miscarriage The Good News Author: Scher, Jonathan / Dix, Carol ISBN: 0-06-016137-X Pages: 240 Format: Hardcover Publisher: HarperCollins Published: March 1990 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Andrei Rebarber, M.D., clinical associate professor, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York; president, Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, PLLC "A wonderfully written text. . .clear, up-to-date explanations." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description: The co-authors of Everything You Need to Know About Pregnancy in the 1980s team up to dispense solid medical advice that spells new hope for expectant parents. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Parenting Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth Author: Spencer, Paula / Parenting Magazine Staff ISBN: 0-345-41179-X Pages: 384 Format: Paperback Publisher: Ballantine Books Published: March 3, 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From Library Journal: Spencer, a contributing editor of Parenting magazine, has written what she hopes will be "a real person's guide to having a baby," drawing on recent medical research, old wives' tales, her own pregnancies (she wrote this during her third), and the experiences of many other mothers. Attempting to look at the whole person during pregnancy, she gives first-time mothers some idea of what to expect. Spencer covers each week of pregnancy and the common problems or issues that arise, also discussing labor, delivery, recovery, and newborn care. Spencer's writing style is very readable, and the chapters progress quite logically. This will be a complementary addition to such books as Nancy Evans's The A to Z of Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Concise Encyclopedia (Hunter House, 1993). For consumer health/patient education collections. Mary J. Jarvis, Methodist Hosp. Medical Lib., Lubbock, Tex. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist: No detail of the compelling story of human reproduction was too trivial to exclude from this upbeat, reassuring guide to the "four trimesters" of pregnancy, childbirth, and the first weeks of life. Organized to address "what real women really want to know," the sourcebook covers everything from fetal development, exercise, nutrition, bodily changes, emotional issues, labor, and special situations to maternity clothing, sex, leaves from work, and the basics of newborn care--all in a lively, down-to-earth, and savvy manner. Spencer, who was, appropriately, pregnant throughout the book's gestation, anticipates the questions that anxious first-time parents have and answers them with just the right amount of information, clearly presented. Photos and other illustrations and the personal accounts of new mothers add to the user-friendly handbook's appeal and help it compare favorably with Antonia Van der Meer's excellent Great Expectations (1993). Kathryn Carpenter While Waiting Author: Verrilli, George E. / Mueser, Anne Marie ISBN: 0-312-09938-X Pages: 151 Format: Paperback Publisher: St. Martin's Press Published: November 1993 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Since it was first published in 1981, While Waiting has helped millions of pregnant women understand the physical changes they will undergo. Its clear language, supportive tone, and authoritative information on every aspect of prenatal care, pregnancy, and delivery make it the best pregnancy guide on the market. With sixteen pages added, this new edition covers topics such as: -Questions to ask your care provider -Explanations of medical terms and procedures -Helpful exercises and tips for staying fit and healthy -The latest research on pain relief, prematurity, cesarean delivery, birthing positions, and much more. The book features clear illustrations, record-keeping and note-taking space, and an overall design and organi-zation that makes it simple for anyone to use. --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Mind Over Labor A Breakthrough Guide to Giving Birth Author: Jones, Carl / Tompson, Marian (Foreword) Miller M.D., Emmett E. (Foreword) ISBN: 0-14-046762-9 Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Publisher: Penguin Published: February 2, 1988 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From Publishers Weekly: "This book will show you how to create the kind of birth you want," writes Jones, author of After the Baby Is Born, etc. He compares childbirth to lovemaking in terms of the potential joy for the woman and claims that the key to a "safe, happy birth" is mental imagerythe art of creating vivid pictures in the mind to help the woman "surrender" to the "pleasure" of childbirth. Mental-imagery exercises include thinking of a "Special Place," such as a favorite beach, or envisioning the child in the womb and asking "what he or she needs." Jones stresses the importance of a mellow labor environment and subtly promotes the idea of delivery at home or in a childbearing center, but he fails to spell out the risks of a nonhospital delivery. His goal of a well-informed, positive-thinking pregnant couple is admirable, but his insistence that attitude can overcome virtually any problem is questionable. Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth Third Edition Author: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ISBN: 0-915473-56-9 Pages: 469 Format: Paperback Publisher: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecology Published: December 31, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $2.29 Book Description: ...answers the most common questions women ask before, during, & after pregnancy...discusses birth control, immunizations, when to call the doctor, how to breastfeed, exercise, & much more....interactive charts & checklists. Yoga For Pregnancy Includes a 104-minute DVD w/ complete Yoga class Author: Jamieson, Theresa ISBN: 1-74121-634-6 Pages: 64 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Hinkler Books Published: September 30, 2004 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 From the Publisher: Pregnancy is a brief and very special time in a woman's life. Practising yoga during pregnancy is a safe and gentle way to enjoy light exercise and relaxation. Theresa Jamieson takes you through gentle yoga exercises, specifically designed for the needs of the pregnant woman, which will benefit the whole person physically, mentally and emotionally. They can be practised by all women, even if you've never done yoga before. All the necessary precautions are also detailed. Yoga means 'yoke' or 'union' - that is, the union between the body and the mind. The ancient yogic practices and teachings date back thousands of years incorporating exercise, breath control and meditation. A select few of these teachings are demonstrated for you. Yoga for Pregnancy recognises that pregnancy yoga is quite different from regular yoga, being much softer and less strenuous on the body. Theresa Jamieson takes you through the exercises, with the specialised needs of the pregnant woman foremost, and shows you how to establish and maintain flexibility, tone and strength throughout pregnancy while preparing for labour and childbirth. How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby Authors: Shettles, Landrum B. / Rorvik, David M. ISBN: 0-385-48562-X Pages: 228 Format: Paperback Publisher: Main Street Books Published: December 1, 1996 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From Library Journal: In this fourth revision, some steps of sex-selection have been refined or eliminated over the years, but the accurate determination of time of ovulation remains the basic tenet. The authors endorse the cervical mucous method for ovulation detection and consider other procedures as alternatives or additional means in achieving success. They attribute traditionalists' reticence to providing sex-selection guidelines to a concern for ethical questions of "gendercide," but they argue that most parents do consider sex-selection to balance families. It is an alluring concept, judging by the popularity of previous editions. This updated and moderately priced version is highly recommended for public libraries. - Mary Hemmings, Health Science Lib., McGill Univ., Montreal Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Book Description: More Than 1.5 Million Copies Sold! Now Revised and Updated to Include the Latest Scientific Information and Even More Success Stories For almost forty years, How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby has been the standard reference for couples trying to increase their chances of having the son or daughter they hope for. In this new edition of their classic book, Dr. Shettles and David Rorvik provide authoritative scientific studies and compelling anecdotal evidence demonstrating that the Shettles method continues to produce results unmatched by any other method. Dozens of testimonials confirm its ease of use and rate of success. How to Choose the Sex of Your Baby explains the simple, at-home, noninvasive Shettles method and presents detailed steps to take to conceive a child of a specific gender. The properly applied Shettles method gives couples a 75 percent or better chance of having a child of the desired sex. Some researchers have reported success rates of up to 90 percent! BUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKSBUY4LESSBOOKS Buy4LessBooks Free Classified Ads