8 results for "Pregnancy"

The Belly Book A Nine-Month Journal for You and Your Growing Belly

Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Before you get to meet your baby, you spend a swell (so to speak) nine months getting acquainted with your growing belly. The first pregnancy journal devoted 100% to you and your belly, The Belly Book is organized by trimester and includes pages for "time-lapse" belly photos and ultrasound images, as well as prompts for writing about morning sickness, food cravings, maternity clothes you never want to see again, and much more. "Her books radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring- they are elegant and spirit-lifting." - New York Times Book Review
Crown Publishing Group 2006-03 96 pages

Two at a Time Having Twins: The Journey Through Pregnancy and Birth

Jane Seymour,Pamela Patrick Novotny
"One baby is a miracle. To be given two at once is a gift beyond words." Two at a Time If having a child is one of the most joyful -- yet at times maddening -- experiences in life, what's in store for you if you're pregnant with twins? Plenty! Let celebrated actress Jane Seymour and author Pam Novotny -- both mothers of twins -- use their firsthand knowledge to guide you along the road of twin pregnancy and newborn care. In this warm, insightful resource, full of sound advice and personal anecdotes, they'll tell you exactly what you can expect: First trimester: why morning sickness is more prevalent in mothers of twins, and what you can do about it; tests you'll need to take; symptoms you may experience Second trimester: detecting physical changes in your body; mood swings Third trimester: the importance of paying attention to your contractions and keeping track of your blood pressure; why you may need full bed rest Birth: will you have a cesarean or vaginal birth? What you need to do when labor begins After the birth: the challenges of two as opposed to one; juggling your nursing and bonding schedules Life at home: how to prepare for the arrival of two newcomers. Each chapter includes a handy checklist to keep you organized throughout your pregnancy, advice on keeping your spirits up, suggestions for dressing smart, and a note to dads from James Keach -- Jane's husband -- on how to be supportive and helpful. A straightforward yet comforting guide to all the overwhelming emotions and physical changes during those amazing months, Two at a Time is a double helping of invaluable advice that will make you fully appreciate the fortune of being twice blessed.
Simon and Schuster 2002-04 224 pages

Peanut's Legacy A Story of Joy, Heartbreak, and Healing

Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Peanut's Legacy focuses on the journey of pregnancy at 40 and loss of the baby. It is a collection of posts that tell the story of loss mostly from my perspective but include a powerful contribution from Michael, my husband, as well. The goal of the book is to open up the conversation around pregnancy loss and how we as a society must do better to support families through loss.
Authors Place Press 2017-11-05 108 pages