Pregnancy

Compared to the famously fecund rabbit, for whom a single act of coitus has a 90 per cent chance of creating a litter of up to 12 rabbits, humans are very infertile animals. Here in the UK, the average chance of conception is about 18 per cent per month. And in 98 per cent of cases, successful conception leads only to the birth of a single infant. It is unsurprising then that huge efforts have...

Forget about the baby for just one minute; what about you? New motherhood changes everything. Few women are prepared for the radical shifts in identity, emotional intensity and relations with friends, family and the father of their child. In this fully revised and updated edition of the classic book that first bust the conspiracy of silence surrounding the upheaval of new motherhood, Kate Figes...

Starting a family is one of the biggest decisions to make in life, yet getting pregnant and having a child when it best suits you is not always easy or as straightforward as you might think. Couples faced with difficulties conceiving often don't know where to turn for help. Making Babies is written to help you better understand your fertility and what it takes to get pregnant. It explains the...

This beautiful new journal, contains stunning images from Anne Geddes and encourages the mother-to-be to record her thoughts and observations throughout her pregnancy.

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...

The up-to-date lowdown on pregnancy, birth and coping when you first get home. No bossy-boots rules, just lots of cartoons and the soundest, sanest, wittiest advice you'll ever get. Everything you need to know about the scary parts, the funny parts and your private parts.

A revised and updated version of this bestselling pregnancy book, for a new generation of expectant mums. It incorporates the most recent developments in obstetrics and addresses current lifestyle trends, from tattooing and belly piercing to Botox and aromatherapy. There's more on pregnancy matters practical (including an expanded section on workplace concerns), physical (with more symptoms, more...