No matter how you birth your baby, feel calm and safe with hypnobirthing "This woman is a great healer and birth expert. This book will be brilliant." Russell Brand Your Baby, Your Birth is a truly modern hypnobirthing book for ALL births. In-demand hypnobirthing coach Hollie de Cruz provides you with the skills and tools to make any birth feel safe, calm, connected and empowering. Drawing on her experience working with new mums, including Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher, Hollie de Cruz helps you prepare for a positive (not 'perfect') birth experience and approach motherhood with confidence in yourself and your instincts. Your Baby, Your Birth will teach you: - That birth is safe - listen to your body, embrace the changes, prepare your mind and relax during pregnancy - Exercises and breathing techniques for labour and birth for you and your birth partner, along with guided meditations to keep you calm and engaged - How to trust your instincts, understand your body and baby, and make informed decisions throughout your pregnancy and beyond Hollie de Cruz, creator of the award-winning yesmum positive affirmation cards, is renowned for demystifying hypnobirthing and her down-to-earth, realistic approach is highly sought after. Whatever kind of birth you are planning, let Hollie de Cruz provide you with a set of deep relaxation, mindfulness and meditation tools for an empowering experience.

Hypnotherapist and experienced doula Sophie Fletcher shares with you the secrets to having a safe and positive birth experience. Using a powerful combination of mindfulness, hypnosis and relaxation techniques, Sophie will ensure you feel genuinely excited and completely prepared for birth. With stories from women who have successfully used the tools in this book, and downloadable hypnosis and relaxation tracks, discover how to: - use your mind and body together to stay focused and in control - draw on visualisation and breathing techniques to help birth progress - feel positive and empowered, before, during and after you give birth Reassuring, practical and based entirely on what works, Mindful Hypnobirthing is your essential guide to having a calm and confident birth experience.

Introduce your baby to popular pets in this bright, interactive touch-and-feel book. Baby Touch: Pets is part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, designed to help stimulate babies' senses from birth. With simple text, bold illustrations and a touch-and-feel on every double page, this playful book helps to boost children's motor skills as they discover lots of adorable pets.

This adorable touch-and-feel book helps to stimulate your baby's senses and introduces them to different feelings and emotions. Baby Touch: Feelings is part of Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series, designed to help stimulate a baby's senses from birth. Encouraging interaction and play, the Baby Touch books are lots of fun for the very youngest babies, as well as toddlers. With high-contrast colours and a touch-and-feel on every double page, Baby Touch: Feelings stimulates your baby's senses while introducing them to different feelings and emotions.

Introduce your baby to their first nursery rhymes with this large, tabbed touch-and-feel playbook. Sing along to all your favourite nursery rhymes, from "The Wheels on the Bus" to "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"! With textured patches to touch, feel and explore on every spread, this bright and sturdy board book with grabbable tabs will engage young children from birth upwards. High-contrast colours and touch-and-feels stimulate a baby's senses, while encouraging interaction and play. Includes: Old MacDonald Had A Farm, Incy Wincy Spider, The Wheels on the Bus, Row, Row, Row Your Boat and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. This touch-and-feel playbook: Encourages sensory development Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 0+

The new dad's complete guide to your baby's first months You read the pregnancy books, the nine months flew by without a hitch, the birth was brilliant and your healthy baby arrived on schedule. Job done, right? Often, the birth of your baby can feel like the end of the journey but really the adventure has only just begun. If you look down at you-junior, heart swelling with pride, then think 'What now?', this book is for you. In this essential guide for new dads, Rob Kemp - the bestselling author of The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide - reveals what to expect in the first 18 months, arming you with the tools you need to be a fantastic dad. Covering everything from how to bond with your baby and support his development to practical issues, such as how to manage your working arrangements and finances, this book gives new dads the confidence, skills and knowledge to enjoy fatherhood - and do a brilliant job of it. Entertaining, informative, and packed full of expert advice, The New Dad's Survival Guide is the go-to guide for modern, hands-on dads.

A practical pregnancy, birth and new baby guide for every man who has heard those two magic words: 'I'm pregnant' ... and immediately thought of two of his own From buying buggies and cutting the cord to dealing with your wife's breastfeeding in public - the life of a first-time father will throw up new experiences every day. The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide tells you everything you need to know during your partner's pregnancy and the first few weeks of your new life as a dad. Combining expert advice from midwives, psychologists and obstetricians with first-hand accounts, it explains what's happening with her, what's going on with your baby, and what the hell you should be doing every step of the way. With tips from those who know, what-to-do explanations and fascinating facts, this survival guide will ensure you're armed and ready for your role as a new father - from discovery to delivery and beyond. A must-read for all fathers-to-be.

Do you have questions? The Guide for Everyone has all the answers you need Marley Hall is a midwife and mum of five – in other words, she's seen it all. In her Guide for Everyone, you'll find answers to questions you never knew you wanted to ask. Like, what do these clinical terms mean? What are my choices? And is there a 'right' way to give birth or take care of my baby? Birth is a unique experience for every person, and the book contains the latest guidance that will help you to understand the full picture all the way through an entire 12 months. Each chapter is illustrated with Marley's original doodle-drawings and is subtly colour coded, so you can flick through and find exactly what you're looking for right now, when you need it. There is evidence-based information to support everyone and provide a reliable source of knowledge about important things like when to call your care provider, getting baby into an optimal position for birth, how to approach the 'fourth trimester' (the three months after the birth), and even where to find the shower in a postnatal ward. You'll be armed with all the tools you need to communicate and thrive wherever you are, be it birth centre, hospital or home. It's like having your own personal Marley on call!

Everything you need to know to have the best birth experience for you, from the world's leading midwife The international bestseller that has helped millions of women trust in their body - and their baby - and give birth without fear Drawing on over 40 years' experience, internationally acclaimed midwife Ina May Gaskin shows you how to use the mind-body connection to help labour progress calmly and safely. In Ina May's Guide to Childbirth, she shares: - Inspiring real-life stories that show what a positive experience childbirth can be - What happens during labour and the true capabilities of the female body - How to create a comfortable environment for birth in any setting - Tips for maximising your chances of a relaxed and joyful birth experience Read by millions of women around the world, this reassuring and practical guide will take the fear out of childbirth and restore your faith in the power of your body. With Gaskin's timeless wisdom, you can approach birth with confidence and excitement, wherever and however it happens.

An interactive feast for babies' developing senses, perfect for soothing your baby to sleep at bedtime. The award-winning, best-selling Baby Touch series is back with a sleek and playful design. Say night night to all the animals, plants and vehicles as your baby gently winds down to sleep. With touch-and-feel patches and star-shaped peep-through holes, this beautiful book is ideal for young children from birth upwards and the perfect soothing bedtime book.

A charming foil balloon in the shape of a baby girl is the perfect addition to a birth party or baby shower. The balloon measures approximately 40x45 cm and depicts a babys face with pink elements that emphasize its girlish character. It can be inflated with both air and helium, giving you the option to adjust to your preferences. Regardless of the occasion, this adorable balloon in the shape of a baby boy adds charm and joy. Made of durable foil, the balloon stays in the air for a long time, which allows you to enjoy it for a long time. Let this balloon in the shape of a baby girl become a charming decoration that will emphasize the joy of birth and create a unique atmosphere at your party .

A charming foil balloon in the shape of a baby boy is the perfect addition to a birth party or baby shower. The balloon measures approximately 40x45 cm and depicts a babys face with blue elements that emphasize its boyish character. It can be inflated with both air and helium, giving you the option to adjust to your preferences. Regardless of the occasion, this adorable balloon in the shape of a baby boy adds charm and joy. Made of durable foil, the balloon stays in the air for a long time, which allows you to enjoy it for a long time. Let this balloon in the shape of a baby boy become a charming decoration that will emphasize the joy of birth and create a unique atmosphere at your party .

Mum to four girls and midwife to many, Clemmie Hooper wants to share her knowledge, wisdom and stories about pregnancy, birth and mothering young children that aren't so widely talked about - straight from the midwife's mouth. This is a no-nonsense week by week guide to pregnancy through to coping with those early weeks with baby, covering everything from how to prevent tearing during birth to what you really need in your labour bag, understanding and coping with morning sickness to recommending questions to ask your midwife, suggestions for the ultimate babymoon to demystifying many myths about birth, Clemmie reveals everything pregnant women and new mums need to know with a good dose of humour, empathy and wit.

An honest and empowering guide to every aspect of pregnancy and childbirth Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan is a revolutionary new guide to pregnancy and childbirth that puts the power firmly in your hands. It won't tell you what fruit your baby resembles week-by-week, but it will cover the huge shifts happening in your relationships, body, work and emotional life right now, giving you practical tools, tips and real stories to help you make a plan that is uniquely yours yet flexible enough to accommodate whatever your pregnancy, birth and life throw at you. With so many decisions to make and so much conflicting advice from the internet, friends, healthcare professionals and in-laws, it's easy to feel overwhelmed during pregnancy. Throughout her career as CEO of Birthrights, the charity that promotes women's rights in childbirth, parenting journalist, and one of the UK's best known doulas, Rebecca Schiller has supported countless women through pregnancy, helping them to find the solutions that are right for them and their families. And she has discovered that whilst a stress-free pregnancy might not always be possible, a guilt-free one certainly is. Packed full of unbiased information, helpful illustrations and a firm focus on your mental health and wellbeing, this is the definitive no-judgement companion to your pregnancy and birth, laying out all your options at every stage - from conception, to maternity leave and coping with labour, right through to your first weeks at home with your newborn. Full of Rebecca's characteristic warmth, reassurance and expertise, this book covers the topics that really matter in your life, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to be your own expert, take care of yourself, know when to ask for help and have your baby your way.

A foil balloon in the shape of rompers is a perfect addition to a birth party or baby shower. The balloon measures approximately 51x45 cm and is white, which gives it a delicate look. The gold metallic "hello baby" inscription adds elegance and charm. The balloon can be inflated with both air and helium, so you can adjust it to your preferences. Whatever the occasion, this romper-shaped balloon adds sweet charm and joy. Made of durable foil, the balloon stays in the air for a long time, which allows you to enjoy it for a long time. Let this adorable romper-shaped balloon become a unique decoration that will emphasize the joy of birth and add magic to your party.

The majority of babies throughout the world are born at home and it is mainly in developed countries (and mostly in the past few decades) that going to hospital to have your baby has become the norm. This is all set to change as more and more evidence comes to light about the positive outcomes of homebirths. With inspirational stories from women who have had successful homebirth experiences, you'll find out: -Why women are perfectly designed to give birth -What the evidence says about the best place to give birth -The myths surrounding childbirth at home -How to plan for a homebirth and what you need on the day -What your choices of pain relief are -What the possible risks and complications might be Practical and reassuring, The Homebirth Handbook provides all the information you need to feel completely prepared and excited to welcome your baby in the comfort and safety of your own home.