Science tells us that breastfeeding and breastmilk provide all the nutrients and antibodies to give babies the very best start, with health benefits for babies and mothers.
As the backbone of early nutrition, breastfeeding is a key influence on adult health, intellect and longevity. Research shows that people who were breastfed as babies are ......
Many women know, and research confirms, that having an experienced female birth companion, who is neither a health professional nor a part of their social circle, can have a tangible positive effect on their experience of childbirth.
Why Doulas Matter is a comprehensive discussion of how a doula can offer expectant and new parents information ......
Hypnobirthing is a proven method of birth preparation that can facilitate a calm and confident birth.
Why Hypnobirthing Matters explores the origins and rationale for using hypnosis for childbirth, explains what you can expect from hypnobirthing, and dispels common misunderstandings in a lively, informative way.
Why kindness, compassion and respect matter in maternity care
The Roar Behind the Silence provides information, inspiration and practical suggestions to support maternity care workers, policy makers, and maternity care funders across the world in their quest to deliver sensitive, compassionate and high quality maternity services.
How Women Sabotage Breastfeeding for Themselves and Others
Why do mothers fail to breastfeed their babies? The majority of mothers know breastfeeding gives their baby the best start in life: improved health, superior intelligence, and closer emotional attachment are just a few of the crucial benefits. Yet a mere 17% of mothers are still breastfeeding when their babies are three months old. Why? There ......
The Ultimate Guide to Easing the Aches, Pains, and Uncomfortable Side Ef
You can have a safe, healthy, and comfortable pregnancy. Written by two physical therapists with over twenty years of combined experience, Your Best Pregnancy provides simple solutions and easy exercises to help you feel your best during this exciting yet often uncomfortable time. In this practical, honest, and straight-talking guide you'll learn ......
Shared experiences of Ashtanga yoga, pregnancy, birth & motherhood
Yoga Sadhana for Mothers is far more than just a how-to yoga manual. Although the book includes clear, illustrated guidelines on modifying the Ashtanga yoga primary series during pregnancy, at its heart are intimate first-hand accounts from prominent members of the Ashtanga yoga community of their experiences of conception, pregnancy, birth and ......
