A whistle-stop tour through the challenges of early motherhood, which challenges the conventions that dictate the experience of pregnancy, birth and parenting in Western culture. Empowering and comforting, Rosie argues for every mother's right to listen to their own instincts, and make choices that they know are right for them and their families.
Deirdre Curley grew up on the Isle of Skye, and moved to Glasgow at the age of 16 to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Following a stint of acting training in New York she discovered she was pregnant. Deirdre, now aged 27, works for the British Heart Foundation Scotland and lives in Glasgow with her husband and young son. Deirdre started ......
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: when adopted midwife Mariam embarks on a project to protect an abandoned premature baby, she is forced to face her own abandonment years before. Time is running out before the baby is sent to the orphanage. Mysterious characters from the city surrounding the hospital will be crucial in determining the babys fate, as will ......
A guide for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans parents
There have always been lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) parents. But now there is a 'gayby boom'. Changes in social attitudes, the law and medical technology mean that more LGBT people are becoming parents, and living proud and open family lives. Yet there are still few role models. Pride and Joy is full of stories, advice and real-life ......
New Thinking on Improving Maternity Care is the result of years of comparative international research, with the goal of finding and generating the best possible evidence across a range of childbirth practices, contexts, and issues in Europe. There is a general shift towards a more risk-averse approach to childbirth globally, but this is occurring ......
This adorable keepsake combines imaginative illustrations with bite-sized tips and practical information to help birthing companions take a hands-on role on the birthing day. A loving gift for any birth partner. Originally designed for the authors husband, Whoosh! is an intimately written guide, balancing scientifically accurate medical facts with ......
