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Birth  by Catherine Price and Sandra Robinson
The bestselling and comprehensive Australian bible for expectant parents, ‘Birth’, provides practical, up-to-date, accurate and research-based information, on everything relating to preconception, pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting. Co-written by a midwife and a childbirth educator, with over 35 years’ collective experience in working closely with women and their families, this is an invaluable resource for any prospective parent. ‘Birth: The essential guide to conceiving, nurturing and giving birth to your baby’, is reader-friendly, reassuring, unbiased and accessible. It presents medical treatments and natural therapies, the many physical changes of pregnancy, labour and birth and possible variations from “the norm”.

Paperback,  608 pp,  $39.99. Buy now

The Pregnancy Instruction Manual  by Sarah Jordan and David Ufberg
The prequel to the book that started it all, The Pregnancy Instruction Manual is a fun, informative, accessible antidote to all those scary pregnancy books out there. With the hilarious icono-techy illustrations that have made this series a standout in every category, expectant mums (and dads) will find plenty to laugh – and learn – about as they chart the course of their new adventure. Pregnancy is a time of excitement, joy, and no small amount of anxiety. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone! This book is a comprehensive yet irreverent guide to everything you need to know to make the most of this nine-month adventure. Each chapter is brimming with essential tips for both expectant mums and dads. Illustrated in the fresh, award-winni

Paperback,  224 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Happy Baby, Healthy Mom Pregnancy Journal  by Roberts Greene
Created by leading pregnancy expert Dr. Robert A. Greene, this unique journal offers you a week-to-week plan for staying healthy and symptom-free during pregnancy and the postpartum months following the birth of your child. The Happy Baby, Healthy Mom Pregnancy Journal is filled with indispensable tips about healthy eating for two, keeping fit, and relieving discomfort. It also guides you through each doctor’s appointment, offers advice about prenatal testing, and includes questionnaires for tracking common and no-so-common pregnancy symptoms. Unlike any other pregnancy planner, this journal also provides prompts and writing space for capturing the joy, excitement, and intimate thoughts of anticipating the new arrival. Journaling has proven

,  210 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Margarita Mama  by Alyssa Gusenoff
Margarita Mama offers 60+ delicious mocktails specifically designed with the mum-to-be in mind. Every drink is 100 percent alcohol free, and they not only taste great, they also provide a heathful treat for you and the baby! Recipes include twists on old favourites, such as Mudslides, Mojitos, Cosmopolitans, and Mimosas, as well as yummy new concoctions like the Materni-tini, Rock-a-bye Bellini, and Dazed Dad. Decorated with cute illustrations throughout, Margarita Mama makes the perfect gift for every fun-loving mum-to-be in your life

Paperback,  96 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

The Rookie Moms’ Handbook  by Whitney Moss and Heather Flett
This handbook is the first ever to offer activities designed exclusively for new mums. Here are 250 enjoyable activities to help new mums maintain a sense of individuality and boost their confidence about leaving the house, socialising, and doing things they like to do, all with baby in tow. Written in a lively, friendly tone and illustrated throughout with cute artwork, The Rookie Mom’s Handbook is the perfect gift or resource to remind new mums that there’s more to life than dirty nappies and 3 a.m. feedings

Paperback,  208 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Body, Soul and Baby  by Tracy Gaudet and Paula Spencer
In a culture that rarely sees pregnancy as a journey to self-discovery, Body, Soul, and Baby offers a fresh perspective on this transformative life experience by showing women how to tune in to the cues offered by their bodies and souls–as well as by the babies growing within them–for a healthier pregnancy, a more fulfilling birth experience, and a deeper bond with their baby. Drawing on the best of both complementary and conventional Western medicine, Dr. Gaudet has written a groundbreaking guide that shows you how to become an active participant in your pregnancy. By working with the natural processes of pregnancy, you can discover how to: – Pick up important signals from within about what you need, what your body needs, and what is rig

Paperback,  523 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

My Bump and Me  by Myleene Klass
‘If you are crying over the nursery curtains being the wrong colour, or because your partner forgot to put a kiss at the end of his text message, this book is for you.’ When Myleene Klass discovered she was pregnant, her initial joy was quickly replaced by fear the moment she read her first pregnancy book. It was full of ‘don’t do this, don’t do that’ – and Myleene was terrified that she had already endangered her baby’s life. Every book she read afterwards was either too technical or too fluffy – none of them described how she was really feeling, and she felt very isolated.My Bump and Me is about everything Myleene did ‘wrong’ during her pregnancy, how her hormones turned her into a woman she hardly recognised, and how incredible it feels

,  256 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

Mother and Baby Health  by Yehudi Gordon, Harriet Sharkey and Andy Raffles & others and others
Written by one of the world’s leading obstetricians, this A-Z health guide is designed for easy use to help and empower you to make an informed decision on your own or your baby’s health. Yehudi Gordon’s integrated approach examines the nature of a condition and possible medical or complementary care, beginning with self-help where appropriate, and outlines further treatment or procedures that may be advised by midwives or doctors. As an unrivalled source of expert medical advice, this book is essential reading for every parent

,  592 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

The Little Big Book of Pregnancy  by Katrina Fried
Presents a collection of literary excerpts, poems, essays, home remedies, recipes, old wives’ tales, traditions, facts, and activities surrounding pregnancy, childbirth, and babies

Hardback,  352 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

The Well-rounded Pregnancy Book  by Karen Gurwitz and Jen Hoy
Every woman wants to eat her best. But eating well can be challenging during the best of times. During pregnancy it is aggravated with curveballs such as nausea, cravings, or life. Before you ruin your healthful intentions, check out The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook, which offers a compromise by providing 100 recipes that meet every mother’s needs by adapting them to her moods. Feeling nauseous? Turn Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins into a lemony-soup. Craving comfort foods? Modify Asian Cabbage Salad into a traditional but healthy treat. Ready to shed your baby pounds? Transform Fettucine with Mushrooms and Slow-Roasted Tomatoes into a beautiful salad. Feeling good today? Try some Broiled Salmon with Caramelized Fennel and Sweet Onion paire

Paperback,  224 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

From Here to Paternity  by Sacha Molitorisz
SMH journalist, Sacha Molitorisz, charts the emotions of a man as he makes the transition to fatherhood. With a mix of humour and emotional insight, he explores the ins and outs of conception, pregnancy, the labour ward and the first few months of paternity. Australian parent

Paperback,  360 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

From the Hips  by Rebecca Odes
Drawing on the experiences of hundreds of real parents and the expertise of doctors, midwives and other birth and baby pros, this indispensable resource is filled with the most accurate and up-to-date information about having and caring for a baby, including: Decisions, Decisions: A judgment-free breakdown of every major choice, including prenatal testing, natural vs. medical childbirth, circumcision, breast or bottle feeding, and work/life options The Endless No: What not to eat, take, and do when you’re pregnant-get the real facts behind the prohibitions Anxiety, regret, ambivalence, and other rarely discussed postpartum emotions Parents and partners: A look beyond the one-size-fits-all approach to family, with strategies for minimizing p

Paperback,  384 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

Pregnancy Questions and Answers  by Christoph Lees and Grainne McCartan
Can ultrasound harm the baby? Which type of pain relief is best for me? How will I feel after the baby is born? Whether you are already pregnant or planning a baby, you’ll have many questions to ask. Imagine having an obstetrician and a midwife constantly available to tell you everything you need to know – now you can. You’ll get reassurance every step of the way, with practical answers on every aspect of pregnancy, from conception through labour to the first six weeks of your baby’s life. Keep it handy, so there’s always somewhere to turn when you have a question. I found this book a fantastic help – it seemed that for every problem or question I had, it had an answer for me…A great book and well worth buying. – Jools Oliver

Paperback,  264 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Make Me a Baby  by Cecilia Pyper and Simon Atkins
The only guide you’ll ever need to everything you’ll ever want to know about conception, pregancy and birth. In this groundbreaking new book, Dr Simon Atkins unravels the science and presents the latest and most reliable evidence for making babies, having babies and taking them home. Published to tie in with the TV series ‘Make Me a Baby’, Dr Atkins will enable you to sort the facts from the fiction on the best routes to successful conception. With a step-by-step guide through pregnancy and birth you’ll know exactly what to expect at every stage and Dr Atkin’s honest and down-to-earth advice will ensure you are perfectly placed to make informed choices in your own and your baby’s best interest. Discover the best time for sex for conception.

Paperback,  224 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

In the Womb  by Peter Tallack
Never-before-published full-color images created with state-of-the-art 3D and 4D ultrasound technology follow the course of a pregnancy and the growth and development of a fetus in utero, from conception to full-term infant. 25,000 first printing

,  160 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Healthy Pregnancy  by Jinny Johnson
This is a quick guide to a fit and positive pregnancy. From parenting guru Dr. Miriam Stoppard, everything you need to know to have a successful pregnancy, birth and healthy baby. The emphasis throughout is on maintaining your own and your baby’s health, preparing yourself for labour, birth and the care of your baby afterwards. Divided into six chapters, each devoted to a different aspect looking after for your body and mind, from diet and exercise to rest and relaxation. With facts on common health complaints and major medical concerns plus, speedy at-a-glance charts highlighting the best treatments. It includes a discussion on emotional concerns and body image providing invaluable techniques and tips on how to get in touch with your baby

Paperback,  96 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

Pregnancy Countdown Book  by Susan Magee
The average pregnancy lasts 280 days – and the suspense can be excrutiating! The Pregnancy Countdown Book starts on Day 280 and counts down the biggest milestones every step of the way – with one page of helpful information for each day of your pregnancy. Every page offers an interesting revelation. On Day 231, your baby will be the size of a blueberry, but by Day 168, it will be the size of a large avocado. By Day 124, you’ll need to stop sleeping on your back; by Day 90, air travel becomes a dicey proposition. And if you haven’t planned the nursery by Day 45, you’re playing with fire. A perfect gift for expecting mums of all ages, The Pregnancy Countdown Book is a delightfully irreverent look at the craziest nine months of your life.

Paperback,  288 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

What to Expect When You’re Breastfeeding…And What If You Can’t?  by Clare Byam-Cook
Contains the information on breast-feeding your baby successfully, including: how to prepare for breast-feeding; what to expect in the early stages; how to overcome common problems; and if you can’t, you shouldn’t feel a failure. This guide recognises there are certain circumstances where bottle feeding is an advisable alternative

Paperback,  160 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

Minus Nine to One  by Jools Oliver
Being pregnant for the first time changed Jools Oliver’s life. Having longed for children since before she can remember, she was suddenly faced with an array of unfamiliar, unexpected and sometimes downright embarrassing emotional and physical reactions. And when Poppy (and a year later Daisy) was born she had to learn a whole new set of skills. From trying to conceive and a first positive pregnancy test to Poppy’s first birthday, Minus Nine To One takes you through the worries, surprises, excitement, miracles and sheer bloody hard work that Jools and all new mums in their own different ways have to cope with along the way. As Jools writes, This certainly isn’t meant to be read as a guidebook, or a medical reference book. It is simply my st

Paperback,  320 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

Gentle First Year  by Gowri Motha
Taking new parents month by month through the first weeks after birth, this book gives information on the health of mother and baby. It discusses everything from early days of breast feeding and helping the baby to sleep to introducing first foods and coping with early childhood ailments. It also introduces special massage and yoga techniques.

Paperback,  336 pp,  $43.99. Buy now

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