Pregnancy & Childbirth

After 9 peaceful months in the womb, the world can be an overwhelming place for a newborn. This book explains how you can help your newborn to cope with his environment. It also explains how parents can: tune in to a baby's cries and other signals; respond to a baby's needs; prevent colicky late-day crying and provide the right stimulation.

Gopnik, a leading psychologist and philosopher as well as a mother, explains the groundbreaking new psychological, neuroscientific and philosophical developments in our understanding of very young children, transforming our understanding of how babies see the world.

Babies: The Mumsnet Guide is an introduction to the strange world of the postnatal, a world of strong emotions and revolting excretions, the sublime and the ridiculous. It is the gathered up, boiled-down wisdom of thousands of mums and the occasional dad who have posted on mumsnet since its launch in June 2000 about everything to do with life after baby. From thoughtful advice about breastfeeding, colic and getting some sleep to debates about parenting gurus and the best form of childcare, by way of a fair bit of gore and the odd b... read more

This very special keepsake baby book is the perfect way to record all those important first occasions for a newborn baby: from very first steps, to first teeth and favourite colours. With stunning illustrations from Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other favourite stories, there is room to record memories and personal details, as well as spaces for photographs and special envelopes to keep precious mementos. A delightful gift for any new parent to treasure.

A classic for all new parents, this book inspires, informs and reassures. From conception through to birth, Sheila Kitzinger describes what to expect and prepares parents-to-be for the physical changes ahead. Now it includes information on Caesarean births, the birthing sling, sex during pregnancy, and nutrition. It encourages expectant parents to be actively involved in decisions about their antenatal care and birth method.

This guide to child care and development, and a bible for parents, is now updated. Written from the baby and child's perspective, information is organised in easy-to-follow age bands. At each stage there is advice on every problematic or exciting aspect of child care.

In her inimitable warm, witty and informative way, Kaz Cooke (aided by her outrageous alter ego Hermoine) provides the real low-down on pregnancy and childbirth, from coping with the body changes to dealing with a newborn baby. New, completely revised and updated!

A complete guide to preconception health care for prospective parents who want to give their children the best possible start in life. Detoxify your body, improve your diet, clean up your environment and reduce stress, and your chance of having a really healthy baby will be much improved.

It is commonly estimated that one in six couples are unable to conceive, one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 600 babies are stillborn or die soon after birth each year. The experience can be the most traumatic thing that couples ever go through. It is also very lonely and isolating. Many are desperate to read other people's local and recent stories in order to gain comfort, however there are very few New Zealand stories available in published form. Baby Gone contains 45 true stories, written from the heart by those aff... read more

Refreshingly honest, openly frank and candidly blunt, this book has been written by a mother for other mothers. It oozes with warm fuzzies, it reeks of mumsy terms, it exudes realism in every paragraph and it is refreshing in its guiltless honesty.Modern first-time mothers are often alone - devoid of once traditional motherhood knowledge and practical support. Often previously self-confident women find themselves inconceivably isolated, hopelessy fumbling over everday mothering tasks, enduring torturous levels of sleep deprivation,... read more

New fourth edition, completely revised and updated. This new−look fourth edition has been adapted for Australia and New Zealand and is the must-have book for a new generation of expectant parents. Its up−to−date information reflects what′s new in pregnancy and what′s relevant to today′s pregnant women. Heidi Murkoff has rewritten every section‚ answering dozens of new questions and including new by−demand material‚ such as detailed week−by−week fetal development guides in e... read more

When a pregnancy fails, grieving parents often wonder why no one mentioned it could happen. Yet one in every four women will experience miscarriage or stillbirth. Mother of two and journalist Zoe Taylor has survived repeated pregnancy losses. In this book, she shines a light on every aspect of this topic: The experience of pregnancy loss and the desire for answers; What experts know about causes and risk factors, and new areas of research; Strategies for facing a world that poorly understands pregnancy loss; Trying again - pregnanc... read more

The New Zealand Pregnancy Book has been used by thousands of parents since it was first published in 1991. This new edition offers modern parents and their families a wonderful insight into what pregnancy and childbirth in New Zealand looks like in the 21st century.

In birth skills, obstetric phiysiotherapist and Australia's leading expert in advanced labour pain-management, Juju Sundin shares the techniques she has pioneered over her 30 year career. Sarah Murdoch her most well known client shares the journey of her own

After 18 months of trying to get pregnant without success, Genevieve Morton was told over and over to just relax! But she couldn't.
She scoured fertility books hoping one would make her feel better about herself or at least less alone. But they made her feel worse. Sure, they all told her how to pinpoint ovulation and analyse her cervical mucus (ew!). But none of them could help her cope with the Smug Fertility Goddesses parading their bulging pregnant bellies around the office or pesky relatives asked 'Anything yet?' ... read more

This is not anything like a baby book. It's a birthday book! It was born from the simple idea that birthdays provide the perfect annual opportunity to preserve a sweet moment in time as your child changes from year to year. From the first birthday to age eighteen, this journal contains space to stick birthday photos, fun and thought-provoking interview questions to ask your kid, and a time-capsule envelope for stashing away birthday cards and other odds and ends that represent each year.

Store the tender moments and exciting milestones of your baby's precious early years in this timeless journal. Record your thoughts and memories, safeguard your photos and special keepsakes, and write a letter for your child to open on their eighteenth birthday.

Small format. A revised edition of this book which was first published in 1989. Over three editions 38,000 copies have been sold in New Zealand. 2000 names are featured with their origins and meanings. There are separate alphabetical listings for boys and girls, and a description of the origin, meaning and variant spelllings for each name. Also included are special feature lists of names: botanical names, famous New Zealand sportspeople's names, famous writer's names, automobile names.

Yoga provides a multitude of physical and emotional benefits that can enhance the whole experience of birth and parenting. This is the only guide to identify the real advantages of yoga for mother and baby. First published 2004.

Using exercises and techniques developed over ten years of teaching a popular series of workshops at the Chopra Center for Well Being, Dr Deepak Chopra shows readers how to see parenthood from a very different perspective. Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives uses meditation, yoga, dietary guidelines, natural remedies, visualization, journaling and drawing to enhance the experience of pregnancy and birth for both parents and baby. Also included are practical strategies to prepare the parents for labour and delivery, caring for th... read more