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Pregnancy, Childbirth & Your Newborn Simplified

Author : JK Karliese
Publisher : JKK Books & Media
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pregnancy, Childbirth & Your Newborn Simplified written by JK Karliese and published by JKK Books & Media. This book was released on 2024-09-20 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the most reliable CONFIDENCE BOOSTER and BEST FRIEND you will need for your UNIQUE pregnancy experience! Here are a few benefits of choosing Pregnancy, Childbirth & Your Newbon Simplified over other books: • A concise yet comprehensive guide to pregnancy, providing reliable information in a clear and practical format about fetal milestones for each week of pregnancy, and anticipatory guidance for the expectant mom. • Provides pre-pregnancy planning tips to get the body and mind prepared and ready to nourish a fertilized egg into a newborn over a period of nine healthy pregnancy months. • Facilitates a deep dive into TACOS, an acronym for what to avoid during pregnancy, and provides guidelines on what not to eat during pregnancy and the reasons behind these recommendations. • Provides a nutritional guide for each stage of pregnancy with explanations provided regarding the rationale for these nutritional recommendations. • Gives a factual analysis of common pregnancy myths, with scientific explanations confirming or de-bunking the myths. • Explores common pregnancy discomforts and provides recommendations on how to ameliorate these problems. • Offers recommendations for managing important mental health concerns associated with pregnancy. • Dedicates a section to preparing any older siblings for the arrival of the new baby. • Provides information for preparing for labor and delivery including specifics on what to pack for the hospital, options for managing labor contractions and pain, and the birthing positions and process. • Provides the most current evidence-based and peer reviewed recommendations for the early identification of post-partum depression and the available resources for getting immediate help. • Includes a bonus chapter of easy-to-cook, healthy and absolutely delicious recipes for each trimester of pregnancy. …and so much more!

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

Author : Penny Simkin
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
ISBN 13 : 0738285021
Total Pages : 915 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (382 download)

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Download or read book Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn written by Penny Simkin and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 915 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available for the first time in full color, the up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies--by recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity care Parents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it's based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period--decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. Unlike pregnancy guides that can overwhelm and alarm by telling you up front all the things that can possibly go wrong, this book first describes normal, healthy processes, their typical variations, and the usual care practices for monitoring them. Only then does it cover possible complications and the care practices and procedures for resolving them. Throughout, the presentation is crystal-clear, the tone is reassuring, and the voice is empowering. And the language is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. From sensible nutrition advice to realistic birth plans, from birth doulas when desired to cesareans when needed, from reducing stress during pregnancy to caring for yourself as well as your baby after birth, this pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.

Simple Guide To Having A Baby (2012) (Retired Edition)

Author : Janet Whalley
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 9781451629910
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Simple Guide To Having A Baby (2012) (Retired Edition) written by Janet Whalley and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A keep-it-simple, just-the-facts guide to pregnancy and childbirth for expectant parents who don’t want to be overwhelmed by too much information. This accessible, easy-to-read guide to pregnancy and childbirth is a simplified version of the best-selling “Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn” by the same authors, Janet Whalley, Penny Simkin and Ann Keppler. It is written for expectant parents who want basic, down-to-earth information on how to grow a baby, how to give birth to a baby and how to nourish and nurture a baby. The book includes all the important “do’s” and “don’ts” regarding pregnancy, childbirth and baby care presented in a straightforward and unintimidating way with easy-to-understand language and concepts. The book’s strength is in its readability for parents of all demographic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Birth Settings in America

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309669820
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Birth Settings in America written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The delivery of high quality and equitable care for both mothers and newborns is complex and requires efforts across many sectors. The United States spends more on childbirth than any other country in the world, yet outcomes are worse than other high-resource countries, and even worse for Black and Native American women. There are a variety of factors that influence childbirth, including social determinants such as income, educational levels, access to care, financing, transportation, structural racism and geographic variability in birth settings. It is important to reevaluate the United States' approach to maternal and newborn care through the lens of these factors across multiple disciplines. Birth Settings in America: Outcomes, Quality, Access, and Choice reviews and evaluates maternal and newborn care in the United States, the epidemiology of social and clinical risks in pregnancy and childbirth, birth settings research, and access to and choice of birth settings.

The Simple Guide to Having a Baby

Author : Janet Whalley
Publisher : Meadowbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 9780881664829
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book The Simple Guide to Having a Baby written by Janet Whalley and published by Meadowbrook Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pregnancy

Author : Sylvia Swanson
Publisher : Imaginarium Press Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (661 download)

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Download or read book Pregnancy written by Sylvia Swanson and published by Imaginarium Press Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-09 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you have just found out that you are pregnant and expecting a newborn baby? Wonderful! In a few months, you will meet the little angel that will become the center of your whole world. You are about to embark on a unique adventure, which will transform not only your body but also your personality. It's a really strange feeling, isn't it? Both exciting and terrifying, thrilling and overwhelming. And then comes childbirth - that ultimate miracle of life. Your life will change forever once you leave that delivery room. That's guaranteed. And then what? What you need is the expert advice and valuable parenting tips from this comprehensive, step-by-step guide that can answer all your possible questions. This world-class guide to pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn is absolutely indispensable for mothers-to-be. Offering you detailed information about every aspect of your experience, you will find it the next best thing to calling your doctor! Upon reading the first pages of this detailed guide for new mothers, you will find yourself being reassured and comforted by the honest, down-to-earth advice. You will be able to navigate yourself through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, avoiding mistakes and perfectly preparing your body and soul for this amazing experience. Broken down in three key-sections; pregnancy, birth and motherhood, it will provide you with an expert insight of the various situations you will find yourself. Especially if you are expecting for the first time, this elite book is a necessity. In this all-inclusive book for expecting mothers, you will learn: What to expect when you are expecting – changes that all women's bodies go through during pregnancy and what is going on inside your womb. What it actually feels like to be pregnant, go into labor and deliver a baby. What you should be doing during pregnancy to ensure that your baby is healthy when he or she arrives – an expecting mother's diet and exercises... and habits you should avoid. Methods to make delivering a baby as easy as possible, whether you decide to use natural childbirth, C Section, or assisted delivery. What to ask your OB and determining the sex of your baby. What your spouse can do to help you during pregnancy, labor and after the baby is born. What types of maternity clothes are the most comfortable and practical. What you should do to prepare for your baby ahead of time – what types of baby gear and nursery items are essential to have BEFORE your baby is born. Everyday things every mother must know how to do, like breastfeeding tips, how to feed a baby, changing diapers and burping a baby. Your life is going to change forever. Why not be prepared? If you are looking for the perfect gift for pregnant women, then you should look no further! Page Up and Order Now!

The Simple Guide to Having a Baby free chapter "Staying Healthy during Pregnancy"

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Author : Penny Simon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 145167998X
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book The Simple Guide to Having a Baby free chapter "Staying Healthy during Pregnancy" written by Penny Simon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please enjoy this free chapter called "Staying Healthy during Pregnancy." This is just one chapter in the award winning book "The Simple Guide to Having a Baby." The full version of "The Simple Guide to Having a Baby" is an accessible, easy-to-read guide which is a simplified version of the best-selling “Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn” for expectant parents who want only the most important, need-to-know, how-to information. The book tells readers: how to stay healthy during pregnancy, how to handle labor pain and birth, and how to care for a new baby. Using clear and simple language, it includes: • Advice on what to do and what not to do during pregnancy • Descriptions of easy exercises to help you stay healthy and feel better • Information on what to expect during labor and birth • Ways to deal with childbirth pain • Helpful hints on breastfeeding and being a parent

The Simple Guide To Having A Baby (2016)

Author : Parent Trust for Washington Children
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 1451670796
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book The Simple Guide To Having A Baby (2016) written by Parent Trust for Washington Children and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The simple way to learn about pregnancy, giving birth, and caring for your baby. This accessible, easy-to-read guide is a simplified version of the best-selling -- Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn -- for expectant parents who want only the most important, need-to-know, how-to information. The book tells readers: how to stay healthy during pregnancy, how to handle labor pain and birth, and how to care for a new baby. Using clear and simple language, it includes: Descriptions of easy exercises to help you stay healthy and feel better Information on what to expect during labor and birth Ways to deal with childbirth pain Helpful hints on breastfeeding and being a parent

A Simple Guide to Pregnancy & Baby's First Year

Author : Princess Ivana Pignatelli Aragona Cortes, Magdalene Smith, Marisa Smith
Publisher : Don't Sweat It Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0988871203
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (888 download)

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Download or read book A Simple Guide to Pregnancy & Baby's First Year written by Princess Ivana Pignatelli Aragona Cortes, Magdalene Smith, Marisa Smith and published by Don't Sweat It Media Inc.. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of 5 parenting awards including: Mom's Choice, National Parenting Publication, SheKnows Parenting Award & Editor's Choice. A positive approach to parenting. Every new mom deserves the royal treatment. As soon as that plus sign first appears (whether long-awaited or a total surprise!), your life becomes a whirlwind of advice, expectations, and uncertainties. Never fear, your award winning guide to happily ever after is here! A Simple Guide to Pregnancy & Baby's First Year is like your best friend who's been there before: this book will make you laugh, while giving you the real answers and seasoned solutions that all new moms are looking for. Simple steps to better health and happiness for you and babySolutions for each trimester, including how to ace the worry factorNutrition guidelines that are good for you and your budgetChecklists on the essentials from nursery to hospital bag and must-have baby gearA month-by-month guide to developmental milestones for baby's first yearQuick & Easy tips for breastfeeding, sleep training and going back to workMuch, much more!

Pregnancy: Ultimate Survival Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Newborn

Author : Sylvia Swanson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781545254615
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (546 download)

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Download or read book Pregnancy: Ultimate Survival Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Your Newborn written by Sylvia Swanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-09 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you have just found out that you are pregnant and expecting a newborn baby? Wonderful! In a few months, you will meet the little angel that will become the center of your whole world. You are about to embark on a unique adventure, which will transform not only your body but also your personality. It's a really strange feeling, isn't it? Both exciting and terrifying, thrilling and overwhelming. And then comes childbirth - that ultimate miracle of life. Your life will change forever once you leave that delivery room. That's guaranteed. And then what? What you need is the expert advice and valuable parenting tips from this comprehensive, step-by-step guide that can answer all your possible questions. This world-class guide to pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn is absolutely indispensable for mothers-to-be. Offering you detailed information about every aspect of your experience, you will find it the next best thing to calling your doctor! Upon reading the first pages of this detailed guide for new mothers, you will find yourself being reassured and comforted by the honest, down-to-earth advice. You will be able to navigate yourself through pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, avoiding mistakes and perfectly preparing your body and soul for this amazing experience. Broken down in three key-sections; pregnancy, birth and motherhood, it will provide you with an expert insight of the various situations you will find yourself. Especially if you are expecting for the first time, this elite book is a necessity. In this all-inclusive book for expecting mothers, you will learn: What to expect when you are expecting - changes that all women's bodies go through during pregnancy and what is going on inside your womb. What it actually feels like to be pregnant, go into labor and deliver a baby. What you should be doing during pregnancy to ensure that your baby is healthy when he or she arrives - an expecting mother's diet and exercises... and habits you should avoid. Methods to make delivering a baby as easy as possible, whether you decide to use natural childbirth, C Section, or assisted delivery. What to ask your OB and determining the sex of your baby. What your spouse can do to help you during pregnancy, labor and after the baby is born. What types of maternity clothes are the most comfortable and practical. What you should do to prepare for your baby ahead of time - what types of baby gear and nursery items are essential to have BEFORE your baby is born. Everyday things every mother must know how to do, like breastfeeding tips, how to feed a baby, changing diapers and burping a baby. Your life is going to change forever. Why not be prepared? If you are looking for the perfect gift for pregnant women, then you should look no further! Page Up and Order Now!

Pregnancy For Dummies

Author : Joanne Stone
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118825594
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Pregnancy For Dummies written by Joanne Stone and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The reassuring guide to a happy, healthy pregnancy This new edition offers soon-to-be moms and dads detailed, friendly information on preparing and planning for pregnancy. You'll find guidance on the basics, as well as special considerations like age, multiple births, complications, illness, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and everything in between. Now in a portable, handy trim size that makes it easy to keep with you on the go, Pregnancy For Dummies, 4th Edition is your go-to guide on everything you'll encounter during the first, second, and third trimesters—and beyond. Packed with new information and the latest developments in medical technology, it puts your mind at ease by offering straightforward answers to all the questions you may have about pregnancy, including health risks during pregnancy, fertility problems and solutions, "on demand" cesarean sections, weight gain during pregnancy, the correlation between mercury and autism, ways to stay emotionally and physically healthy during pregnancy, and much more. Includes a complete guide to pregnancy, through all three trimesters and beyond, including a week-by-week account of what to expect during pregnancy Covers the latest information related to healthcare and pregnancy, including the latest on vaccinations, fertility problems, and prenatal diagnoses Offers advice on picking a doctor, planning prenatal visits, and designing a birthing plan Explains the stages of labor and how to care for yourself and your newborn after childbirth If you're an expectant parent, Pregnancy For Dummies, 4th Edition covers everything mom and baby experience before, during, and after childbirth.

The New Art and Science of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Author : Thiam Chye Tan
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9812779396
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book The New Art and Science of Pregnancy and Childbirth written by Thiam Chye Tan and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2008 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by prominent obstetricians in KK Women's and Children's Hospital, the largest maternity hospital in Singapore with about 12,000 babies delivered each year, this book provides a comprehensive and informative look at pregnancy and childcare. It covers topics ranging from pre-pregnancy care, pregnancy care, and actual delivery to baby care. It also addresses common questions like, ?What are the pre-pregnancy vaccinations that I need??, ?Is it safe to dye, re-bond or perm my hair when I am pregnant??, and ?Are Chinese herbs and TCM safe for pregnancy?? Written by a diverse team of contributors, this easy-to-read book (replete with illustrations) is highly recommended for the lay person and busy career mums-to-be who are preparing for the arrival of their newborns.

The Ultimate Survival Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Your Newborn

Author : Sylvia Swanson
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781723989049
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Survival Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Your Newborn written by Sylvia Swanson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-04-09 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***Special Offer: Buy the Paperback version of this book and get the KINDLE VERSION FREE!*** So, you have just found out that you are pregnant and expecting a newborn baby? Wonderful! In a few months, you will meet the little angel that will become the center of your whole world. You are about to embark on a unique adventure, which will transform not only your body but also your personality. It

Giving Birth With Confidence (Official Lamaze Guide, 3rd Edition)

Author : Judith Lothian
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 1451619227
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Giving Birth With Confidence (Official Lamaze Guide, 3rd Edition) written by Judith Lothian and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a Safe and Healthy Birth… Your Way! Giving Birth with Confidence will help take the mystery out of having a baby and help you better understand how your body works during pregnancy and childbirth, giving you the confidence to make decisions that best ensure the safety and health of you and your baby. Giving Birth with Confidence is the first and only pregnancy and childbirth guide written by Lamaze International, the leading childbirth education organization in North America. Written with a respectful, positive tone, this book presents: • Information to help you choose your maternity care provider and place of birth • Practical strategies to help you work effectively with your care provider • Information on how pregnancy and birth progress naturally • Steps you can take to alleviate fear and manage pain during labor • The best available medical evidence to help you make informed decisions Previously titled The Official Lamaze Guide, this 3rd edition has updated information on: • How vaginal birth, keeping mother and baby together, and breastfeeding help to build the baby’s microbiome. • How hormones naturally start and regulate labor and release endorphins to help alleviate pain. • Maternity-care practices that can disrupt the body’s normal functioning. • The latest recommendations on lifestyle issues like alcohol, vitamins, and caffeine. • Room sharing and cosleeping: the controversy, recommendations, and safety guidelines. • Out-of-hospital births are on the rise: New research and advice on planned home birth, including ACOG’s revised guidelines, which support women’s choices and promote seamless transfer to hospital, if needed. • The importance of avoiding unnecessary caesareans for mother and child. Includes the new ACOG guidelines on inductions and active labor. • The research in support of the Lamaze International’s “Six Healthy Birth Practices,” which are: • Let labor begin on its own. • Walk, move around, and change positions throughout labor. • Bring a loved one, friend, or doula for continuous support. • Avoid interventions that aren’t medically necessary. • Avoid giving birth on your back and follow your body’s urges to push. • Keep mother and baby together—it’s best for mother, baby, and breastfeeding.

Simple Guide to Having a Baby

Author : PENNY. SIMKIN
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780881666014
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Simple Guide to Having a Baby written by PENNY. SIMKIN and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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The Birth Of A Mother

Author : Daniel N Stern
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786724625
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book The Birth Of A Mother written by Daniel N Stern and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 1998-12-03 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you prepare to become a mother, you face an experience unlike any other in your life. Having a baby will redirect your preferences and pleasures and, most likely, will realign some of your values.As you undergo this unique psychological transformation, you will be guided by new hopes, fears, and priorities. In a most startling way, having a child will influence all of your closest relationships and redefine your role in your family's history. The charting of this remarkable, new realm is the subject of this compelling book.Renowned psychiatrist Daniel N. Stern has joined forces with pediatrician and child psychiatrist Nadia Bruschweiler-Stern and journalist Alison Freeland to paint a wonderfully evocative picture of the psychology of motherhood. At the heart of The Birth of a Mother is an arresting premise: Just as a baby develops physically in utero and after birth, so a mother is born psychologically in the many months that precede and follow the birth of her baby.The recognition of this inner transformation emerges from hundreds of interviews with new mothers and decades of clinical experience. Filled with revealing case studies and personal comments from women who have shared this experience, this book will serve as an invaluable sourcebook for new mothers, validating the often confusing emotions that accompany the development of this new identity. In addition to providing insight into the unique state of motherhood, the authors touch on related topics such as going back to work, fatherhood, adoption, and premature birth.During pregnancy, mothers-to-be talk about morning sickness and their changing bodies, and new mothers talk about their exhaustion, the benefits of nursing or bottle-feeding, and the dilemma of whether or when they should return to work. And yet, they can be strangely mute about the dramatic and often overwhelming changes going on in their inner lives. Finally, with The Birth of a Mother, these powerful feelings are eloquently put into words.