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It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn't the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how nonscientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence.

With Mindful Birthing, Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife and mindfulness teacher, lays out her innovative program for pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, mindfulness meditation, and mind/body medicine, Bardacke offers practices that will help you...

You are about to become a father and you want to be prepared for what's to come. You also want to support your partner through everything. Raising a baby comes with a lot of surprises. The truth is, most parents just rush it. But expecting your first child is a well-researched terrain for which there are many successful tips and strategies.

Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice that will help you nurse your baby in the most fulfilling way possible. In this book you'll find answers to virtually every question you have on breastfeeding, including topics such as: the benefits of breastfeeding, pumps and other nursing products, medications, and nursing multiples.

Navigate the overwhelming transition to motherhood with a reassuring pregnancy guide built for anxious first-time moms. Following the relatable journey of a fictional mother named Lena, this audio companion normalizes the shock of early gestation, changing bodies, and the unpredictable realities...

Turn third-trimester anxiety into grounded childbirth preparation using evidence-based coping tools for expectant parents. Build deep body awareness and emotional readiness to navigate labor stages, hospital routines, and sudden birth plan changes with complete confidence. Whether you are...

Navigate the chaotic fourth trimester with calm confidence and master newborn care without overwhelming anxiety. Bringing a baby home transforms your world into a blur of exhaustion and sudden joy. When pacing the nursery during late-night feeds, you need a reassuring lifeline rather than rigid...

Master your reproductive health and achieve lifelong sexual wellness with this calm, nonjudgmental medical guide. Whether you are actively trying to conceive, exploring contraception, or seeking foundational body literacy, this audio companion delivers trustworthy answers. Stop piecing together...

Master the emotional journey of pregnancy and conquer first-time parent anxiety with evidence-based childbirth guidance. Whether you are commuting to prenatal appointments or resting on the couch battling first-trimester fatigue, find gentle reassurance here. Soothe an overwhelmed mind while...

Master the fourth trimester and transform sleepless nights into confident newborn care with evidence-based strategies. Replace the overwhelming guesswork of early parenthood with compassionate pediatric guidance designed for tired minds. Understand exactly how your infant develops, why they fuss...

Banish severe pregnancy pain and safeguard your pelvic floor with safe, evidence-informed relief strategies. If the second or third trimester has brought unexpected hip, groin, or lower back aches, this reassuring, practical audio guide offers immediate, soothing support for your changing body...

Navigate the exhausting, magical fourth trimester with evidence-based infant care to soothe your late-night anxiety. When you are pacing the nursery at three in the morning, this reassuring audio companion offers a calming, judgment-free anchor. Transform sleepless nights and early parenting...

Transform pregnancy anxiety into calm confidence with evidence-based motherhood guidance for your newborn journey. Perfect for listening during your morning commute or while winding down for sleep, this reassuring audio companion offers steady support from that first positive test to the fourth...

Empower your journey into motherhood with grounding, science-backed strategies to conquer labor anxiety and truly thrive. Whether you are tuning in during your morning commute or resting before delivery, this reassuring audio companion offers calm support for expectant parents. Navigate from...

Navigate pregnancy, birth, and the fourth trimester with a calming, practical guide for overwhelmed first-time mothers. Whether you are battling third-trimester insomnia or listening during late-night nursing sessions, this reassuring companion delivers gentle structure instead of rigid rules...

Transform anxiety into confidence with this essential childbirth preparation guide for expectant fathers facing parenthood. When you are expecting a baby, feeling overwhelmed by shifting relationship dynamics and hospital preparations is completely normal. This reassuring, practical roadmap...

Comprehensive, compassionate, and refreshingly clear, The Lucky Egg is the fertility guide we've all been waiting for! This program is read by the author. "An accessible and reassuring manual for navigating fertility treatment...Sekhon expertly balances urging early planning so readers can keep...

Inferno is the riveting memoir of a young mother who is separated from her newborn son and husband when she's involuntarily committed to a psychiatric ward in New Jersey after a harrowing bout of postpartum psychosis. This program is read by the author. When Catherine Cho and her husband set off...

This program is read by the author. In The Queen V, the beloved OB-GYN, celebrity doctor, and star of Bravo's Married to Medicine reveals the twelve principles behind a happy and healthy vagina…and other lady parts. After twenty years of private obstetrics and gynecological practice, there’s...

If you are preparing for pregnancy, are pregnant or have just delivered, Pregnancy Notes has got you covered. Rujuta Diwekar takes you through the journey, with tips for even before you get pregnant, till after you deliver your bundle of joy. Each stage includes notes on food, exercise and recovery. Also included are heritage recipes from across the country, so you can mine the wisdom of our grandmothers. This is a must-have guide for every woman.