Pregnancy Relationships

With more than 1 in 10 new parents experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety, and after suffering the traumatic birth of her son and herself being diagnosed with postnatal anxiety and birth trauma, Anna Williamson uncovers the real thoughts, feelings and behaviours that many of us experience in those first few weeks and months after becoming a parent.

A real mum's hilariously honest tales of motherhood, mayhem and mental health. 'You see, pre-motherhood I had this image of the sort of motherhood I was going to have. Happy, confident and in total control, breezing through my perfect new mum life, clad in white linen, with a smiley, easygoing baby attached to my hip. But then, something happened.'

If you want to effectively support your partner during pregnancy and strengthen your relationship and mental health, keep reading... If you're going to be a dad, congratulations, that's awesome! That said, if you worry about this life-changing experience negatively affecting your mental health, you'd be right to. Recent statistics show that up to 50 percent of all new dads experience depression if their partner gets postnatal depression. Are you concerned your little blessing might drive a baby-shaped wedge between you?

In this moving memoir, Shirley Smith, wife of NBA Champion and All-Star J. R. Smith, tells the story of giving birth to one of the youngest premature babies to survive - using her experience to heighten awareness of the crisis of Black maternal and infant health and pay tribute to Black women’s resilience.

Once you're pregnant, the rest is easy, right? No. Knowing parenting wouldn't be easy, Stephanie Thompson never thought too much about how the baby would actually arrive and how that was, in fact, the hardest part of the journey so far. Many women feel foolish for not knowing what they didn't know. They found out the hard way. The Day My Vagina Broke is about breaking the silence on the secret women's code around childbirth and empowering mums-to-be at their most vulnerable time.

Since she was seven years old, Yvonne has had her trusted violin to keep her company, especially in those lonely days after her mother walked out on their family. But with graduation just around the corner, she is forced to face the hard truth that she just might not be good enough to attend a conservatory after high school. Full of doubt about her future and increasingly frustrated by her strained relationship with her successful but emotionally closed-off father, Yvonne meets a street musician and fellow violinist who understands her struggle.

'I always wanted kids - but then again, I always wanted a loft conversion. Both are pretty easy to put off, as they're very expensive and tend to wreck your house.' Stand-up comedian Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his award-winning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies and Peppa Pig episodes and a lot less sleep later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious in-betweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood in this, his highly anticipated first book.

Bei der aller ersten Sekunde des eigenen Kindes dabei sein – das ist heute für die überwiegende Mehrheit der Väter eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Trotz des Vaterglücks kommen schnell ungeklärte Fragen auf, die Sorgen bereiten!

Eine der coolsten Mütter des Internets erzählt, wie man bei all dem Irrsinn entspannt bleibt. Julia Knörnschild, bekannt aus dem erfolgreichen Eltern-Podcast "Mama Lauda", verrät, wie man chillig durch die Schwangerschaft, die Geburt und die ersten Monate mit Kind kommt, und das einzigartig offen, lustig und vor allem: brutal ehrlich! Vom Schwangerschaftstest über die Geburt bis zum Wochenbett und dem ersten Geburtstag des Kindes.

What if you could see inside the head of the guy you love? Know his every thought? Feel his every dream and fantasy? The mystery girl who's Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn can. She tells us the intoxicating story of her beloved Gideon, an adorably clueless boy who flukes his way into New England's fanciest prep school.

Why do you need this book? Why is it crucial to learn about the moment a pregnant woman's water breaks? Well, the water breaking moment is a poignant sign that your delivery phase is here, and you've got to know how to discern the timing, how to act, and the steps to take that will lead to a healthy and seamless delivery process.

La puericultora Paola de los Santos reúne toda la información que brinda en sus charlas y en su consultorio, y destierra todos los mitos que circulan alrededor de la lactancia, para hacer madres más fuertes, seguras y que nada frene su deseo de amamantar.

After 17-year-olds Patrice and DeMario spend one intimate yet careless night together, they find themselves anticipating the birth of their first child. Unfortunately, their excitement is not all that it could be because their two best friends are not around to share in their joy.

Rosie Pope, pregnancy expert, maternity fashion designer, and star of Bravo's hit show Pregnant in Heels offers an all-encompassing guide to pregnancy. What's your Mommy IQ? Every mom-to-be wants a perfect, healthy pregnancy. But as the nine months start to fly by, it's easy for new parents to become overwhelmed and intimidated by the mountains of information and advice available. Enter pregnancy expert Rosie Pope. With her signature style, humor, and razor-sharp expertise, Rosie offers women the ultimate guide to these unique nine months ahead.

America's favorite doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz cover pregnancy from conception to birth. No matter how much you've read, watched, studied, or talked about this amazing biological journey, you have never heard anything like this.

Die große Baby-Fibel - Alles was Eltern wissen müssen! Wie funktioniert eine natürliche Geburt? Wie oft sollte man am Anfang stillen? Wie sollte man das Baby am besten halten? Wie baue ich Bindung auf? Was ist der ideale Schlafplatz? Wie schaffe ich es, dass mein Baby durchschläft? Ab wann kann mein Baby alleine schlafen? Unsere moderne Welt ist alles andere als babygerecht! Ein Baby zu bekommen, ist die schönste Sache der Welt. Zugleich ist jede Geburt absolut einzigartig und der Beginn eines völlig neuen Lebensabschnitts.

Are you about to be a first-time dad? Overwhelmed with worries and uncertainties? This guide is your compass to navigate the challenges of fatherhood confidently.

Seien Sie bestens vorbereitet auf Schwangerschaft, Geburt & Wochenbett. Dies ist der ideale Begleiter für Ihre Schwangerschaft, die Geburt und die erste Zeit mit Ihrem Baby. Möchten Sie sich optimal auf die Schwangerschaft vorbereiten, damit es Ihnen und Ihrem Baby an nichts fehlt? Anhand der großen Auswahl an Fakten zum Thema „Geburt und Schwangerschaft“ in diesem liebevoll gesprochenen Hörbuch werden Sie in der Lage sein, sich eine eigene Meinung zu bilden.

Birth Story Pregnancy Guidebook + Journal is a one-of-a-kind discovery into your pregnancy that provides you education through storytelling. I’m excited to be your virtual doula on your journey to motherhood, along with Dr. John Thorp, a leading OBGYN with more than three decades of superb clinical research and academic service. Through our collaboration, Dr. John Thorp has ensured all material in Birth Story Pregnancy Guidebook + Journal is medically accurate and evidence-based.

Quizás sea un poco inesperado, o tal vez lo has estado intentando durante un tiempo, pero de repente es verdad: vas a ser padre! No importa cómo te sientas en este momento, una cosa es segura: tu vida está a punto de cambiar para siempre.