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"Sabia C. Wade, renowned radical doula and educator, speaks to the intersections of systemic issues--such as access to health care, house transportation, and nutrition--and personal trauma work that, if healed, have the power to lead us to collective liberation in all facets of life. Collective liberation rests on the idea that in order for us all to have equity in this world--from the safety of childbirth, to the ability to bring a baby home to a...
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"An empowering, inclusive guide to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum life that puts mothers first--not a particular philosophy or agenda--and offers passionate and straightforward guidance on the issues that matter most to them, so that they can have the kind of parenting experience they desire"--
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In this practical and compassionate book, mothers will find a guide to managing their own well-being throughout pregnancy and parenthood. Topics include : prioritizing emotional health; setting boundaries and asking for help; making choices about birth, feeding, and parenting; getting good sleep; maintaining a relationship with your partner; and self care. Learn to trust your instincts and actually enjoy the hardest job you will ever love!
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When was the last time anyone talked to you about going to the bathroom? Probably not since you were potty trained! Did you know there are secret muscles inside of you that help you do great in sports and stand taller and prouder? Have you ever wanted to stay home or not do your favorite activities because you had your period? This book can address these questions and teach you a whole lot more about a very special part of you, your pelvic region....
5) Expecting better: why the conventional pregnancy wisdom is wrong - and what you really need to know
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Pregnancy--unquestionably one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of adulthood--can reduce otherwise intelligent women to, well, babies. Pregnant women are told to avoid cold cuts, sushi, alcohol, and coffee without ever being told why these are forbidden. Rules for prenatal testing are similarly unexplained. Moms-to-be desperately want a resource that empowers them to make their own right choices. When award-winning economist Emily Oster...
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Today�s pregnancy books may no longer recommend martinis and cigarettes to help pregnant women relax, but most offer moms to be a ton of worthless information�like what kind of fruit your baby is the size of at Week 16. Is there any practical value in knowing that your child resembles produce? And where�s the good stuff�the useful details, like beware of the baby registry and all the crap you will never use, or be prepared to get breast milk...
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"An illustrated guide to vaginas and vulvas from TikTok star Dr. Allison Rodgers"--
Do you have questions about your vagina or vulva? Education is important: knowing how your body works will empower you to make healthful decisions. Rodgers tackles all of the important issues: from puberty and pregnancy to consent and self-love. -- Adapted from back cover
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"Being Zen(ish) is what we call it--and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, traveling, and maintaining their sanity. With seven kids between them, the founders of the much-loved Your Zen Mama blog know as well as anyone that motherhood doesn't exist in the highlight reel of life, and that finding even...
15) Criar sin mitos: una guía basada en datos para una crianza más informada y sin tantas preocupaciones
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Bestseller de the New York Times. Cualquier madre o padre primerizo sabe que amigos, familiares, médicos y hasta extraños en internet lanzan una gran cantidad de consejos, a menudo contradictorios, sobre la crianza de tu bebé. Desde los primeros días, los padres deben tomar muchas decisiones --lactancia, vacunas, horarios para dormir, elegir guardería-- en las que cabe la posibilidad de arruinarlo todo. ¿Cómo elegir la mejor opción? ¿A quién...
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"From celebrated dietitian Ashley Koff and fitness trainer to the stars Kathy Kaehler comes Mom Energy, an exciting new way for moms to tap into their own natural and renewable sources of energy to overcome fatigue and achieve their personal health goals. Koff and Kaehler have put together a safe, sensible, flexible, and, most importantly, effective program for moms of any age--whether their kids are in diapers or heading off to college.While being...