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March 2009 - Posts
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In a compilation of true-life stories submitted by parents around the world, co-creators of the book They Lied! True Tales of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding Theresa Kane and Tamara Talbot provide an outlet for mothers everywhere to share their funny, priceless, offbeat and often touching stories of pregnancy and parenthood. Filled from page to page with real-life experiences that celebrate the entire childbearing experience, from pre-conception gymnastics to infants dancing while they nurse, They Lied! is truly a delightful read.
With a heavy dose of humor and an equal touch of candor, an hour reading this book is like an hour spent with a pregnancy and parenting support group. One reader says, “You can’t understand the total experience of pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding without reading this book.” If you’re looking for a break from all the medical information you’ve received from your doctor and other pregnancy books, consider adding They Lied! to your baby shower gift registry. After experiencing countless uninvited belly rubs and “leaking” breasts, you’re sure to find relief in knowing that many women before you have survived uncomfortable and often embarrassing situations. Hilarious and heartwarming, They Lied! does a wonderful job of enlightening a topic that sometimes seems overwhelming, and helps expectant mothers realize they’re not in it alone. Pick up a copy here.
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If you’re pregnant, you’re probably experiencing all kinds of emotions, from excitement about the new life growing inside you to apprehension about the changes it will bring. Your body is expanding, your hormones are raging and everyone is offering advice you didn’t ask for. What you need is a way to calm your fears, center your thoughts, and focus your mind on yourself and your baby. “Meditations for Pregnancy” is the perfect book to help you do all of the above. Written by Michelle Leclaire O’Neill, a psychologist and expert in pregnancy and birthing, “Meditations for Pregnancy” is meant to offer guidance and comfort to you, the mommy-to-be, during your exciting nine-month journey. Beginning with the fifth week, the book provides one meditation for each week of your pregnancy. The meditations focus on the specific needs and joys of each particular phase of pregnancy, accompanied by inspirational quotes, short affirmations and brief descriptions of your baby’s development that week. In addition, an audio CD is included, which features a 20-minute guided meditation accompanied by soothing music to help you explore your feelings and calm your nerves in preparation for the birth of your baby. One mom said, “The information is so beautifully presented and the guided meditation is something I look forward to daily.” Even if you’re not much of a meditation guru, “Meditations for Pregnancy” provides a beautiful and unique way to begin building your relationship with your baby. Pick up a copy here.
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably a mom or dad-to-be and your mind has been swimming with thoughts on everything from labor and childbirth to infant care and nursery colors since you first received the baby news. What you may not have considered yet is how much pressure parenthood can put on your relationship with your partner. Enter “Becoming Parents: How to Strengthen Your Marriage as Your Family Grows,” a book designed specifically to help couples improve their relationships in preparation for parenthood. In their book, authors Pamela L. Jordan, Scott M. Stanley, and Howard J. Markman offer advice on how to survive this potentially trying time and come out of it with an even stronger bond. John Gray, acclaimed author of “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, says, “’Becoming Parents’ teaches survival skills necessary to raise your child, while managing to thrive in your marriage. If you're thinking about having kids, read this book.” Not only will it help you communicate more clearly with each other and better manage conflict between you, but it will help you to create lasting solutions to problems and identify the underlying issues and expectations you have for each other. “Becoming Parents” addresses larger issues like commitment, forgiveness and intimacy, as well as specific topics that are often the subjects of everyday arguments, such as who gets up when the baby cries at night and the division of household tasks. Best of all, the useful exercises in each chapter can help you and your partner build and maintain a happy home for you and your baby. Pick up a copy here.
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What is the one bad thing about having your own personal library of pregnancy books? Most of them only have a nine-month shelf life! So what should you do with them once your family is complete? You can sell them back to a used book store at half price, you can sell them at a garage sale for fifty cents a piece, or you can pass them down to your family members as they become pregnant. But wouldn’t it be nice to buy a book that you could still use after baby is born? “Eating for Pregnancy” is that book. It combines both recipes and nutritional advice aimed specifically at the mother-to-be, but moms who use the book while pregnant often find that they continue to use it after their babies are born. One mom says, “You don’t have to be pregnant to reap in the wonderful results of this cookbook,” adding that it is “chock full of priceless information on the nutrients we need, which foods have them and how to cook them.” Another plus, authors Jones and Hudson address the requirements of diabetic, vegetarian and vegan diets. Each recipe is followed by tips for cooking, storage, health and special diets, as well as complete meal ideas, variations and the approximate nutritional content. We especially like how each recipe highlights the nutritional goals for baby and mommy-to-be, aptly called "What’s in this for baby and me." Best of all, you’ll appreciate the plethora of information this cookbook has to offer years after your baby is born. Pick up a copy here.
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Who better to write a book about the frustrations of infertility than two veterans of the struggle who have undergone years of treatment? Each chapter in “A Few Good Eggs” goes into great detail about the impact of numerous factors that can cause both male and female infertility, such as age, weight, stress, nutrition, STDs, pharmaceuticals and recreational drugs. The book provides tips on finding a fertility specialist, good questions to ask, important information about tests and treatments, and difficult choices that couples will have to make. One reader says while most books about infertility are either inspirational or medical, this one is refreshingly different. In “A Few Good Eggs,” she says, the authors offer a “real-life perspective” on the journey of infertility, something that so many clinical books lack. You’ll appreciate the “sister-to-sister” nature of the book, as if you are listening to the advice of a good friend. Other critics agree, most notably Publishers Weekly, who wrote that the “infusion of personality with facts makes for an engaging guide” for readers. Like many good books, “A Few Good Eggs” acts as a good friend during an emotional time. Pick up a copy here.
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