"Pregnancy Books: A Gentle Companion for Expecting Mothers"

The latest research and advice on your pregnancy and birth Don’t buy an outdated book. Don’t You and Your Baby deserve the latest information? • Based on the latest research and medical breakthroughs • Detailed coverage of each stage of pregnancy • Advanced nutrition guidelines by experts • Hot Fashion Tips All the information you need for a happy and healthy pregnancy My Pregnancy Now! is a fully updated pregnancy guide that includes new research into the accuracy of due dates, Down’s syndrome testing, healthy eating guidelines and expert recommendations for birthing plans. A comprehensive pregnancy bible for every mum-to-be that stays with you every step of the way; right from coping with morning sickness to preparing for labour. Dr. Joanna Girling is Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at West Middlesex University Hospital and an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College School of Medicine, London. She wrote this book in collaboration with a team of specialists including midwife, Pippa Nightingale and parenting journalist, Kate Street.

Plan, Prepare Push! Everything Indian parents-to-be need to know about pregnancy and childbirth Written by two experienced gynaecologists, Pregnancy and You: Plan, Prepare... Push! is your classic, one-stop-resource to all things pregnancy-related. The only pregnancy guide you’ll ever need! Childbirth experience in India is far removed from the same anywhere else in the world. Therefore, it is critical to address the needs, ease the concerns and soothe the fears that every Indian mother- (and father-) to-be undergoes during the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Taking into account the latest medical developments as well as changes in the modern women’s attitudes and lifestyles, this book is carefully styled to give you everything you need to know about becoming a parent. Dr. Duru Shah, MD, FRCOG (Lon), FICOG, FICS, FCPS, FICMCH, DGO, DFP is one of the most respected gynaecologists in India and recognized globally as an expert on women’s health. Dr. Safala Shroff, MD, DGO, DFP, DNBE, FCPS is an obstetrician and gynaecologist. She has written several articles related to her field.

Includes 80 Recipes from across India and 6 Superfoods Pregnancy is a transformative stage in a woman’s life. Everything she eats, does or even thinks may have an effect on the development of her baby. The health and wellbeing of a baby—inside the womb as well as outside—is completely dependent on the mother’s diet. Rich and wholesome food for the mother equals a robust and happy baby. This is where the wisdom from grandma’s kitchen comes in to play. Before you crinkle your nose, did you know that moringa, fenugreek, shatavari and garlic can help to improve lactation, while edible gum/gond and Turkey berry are ingredients that can provide strength to the mother post her delivery? Remember, it worked for your mother and your grandmother, so why not give it a try? Most new moms-to-be worry about weight gain during pregnancy and to top it, many feel our desi food has too many calories. Traditional Recipes for Pregnancy & Motherhood is an attempt to build a bridge between the traditional and the modern by getting new mothers acquainted with the richness and wisdom of Indian cuisine. Along with detailed information on 6 superfoods that is vital in any pregnant woman’s diet, this book also provides medicinal values of all the major ingredients—most of them rooted in Ayurveda—used in the recipes inside. In addition, it also doles out tips on the much-discussed topic—how to maintain an ideal weight throughout pregnancy and after! SONAL CHOWDHARY is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant with specialisation in weight management, sports and clinical nutrition. She is a Certified Holistic Cancer Coach from Centre for Advancement in Cancer Education, Richboro, PA, USA. SUPRIYA ARUN is a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant certified in clinical, weight management and sports nutrition. She is also certified in Personal Training from American College of Sports Medicine. “Just what the doctor ordered!” —Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, Director, Care IVF “Simple, easy to read and an interesting book. Well recommended!” —Rekha Sudarshan, Lactation Expert “A book that beautifully merges nutritional science with tradition and I highly recommend it.” —Kinita Kadakia Patel, Award-winning Sports Nutritionist & Author

Pregnancy is one of life's most wonderful experiences, too precious to be spoilt by irrational fears or unnecessary apprehensions caused by the lack of simple, reliable information. This book will tell you all about childbirth, answering questions about weight gain, diet, exercise, breathing patterns, positions to adopt during labour and postnatal care of both yourself and the baby. Scientific and reliable, it also offers invaluable time-tested home remedies.

You're pregnant? That's lovely! But perfectly pregnant... isn't that a / wonderful possibility?/ For far too long, Indian women have been conditioned to believe that / pregnancy and motherhood mark the end of their independent lives. Being / a mother once meant bidding adieu to your fitness, beauty, career and / individuality. But not anymore./ In her debut memoir, celebrated officer of the Indian Administrative Service / and the mother of two feisty little princesses, Durga Shakti Nagpal provides / you with a detailed blueprint for a perfect pregnancy. She will ensure that / the initiation of your life as a mother will be carried out with the focus / and precision of a drill sergeant, while maintaining the relatability of the / regular Indian mother-to-be./ Durga Shakti will take you through a major life glow-up in those special nine / months of your life, transforming you into the strongest, most accomplished / version of yourself. From pregnancy friendly fitness and skincare, to healthy / eating habits, meditation and skyrocketing your energy levels, she has it / all covered. And not just that, Durga Shakti addresses several life issues / that invariably accompany motherhood, but which are seldom addressed. / Subjects like post-partum blues, pregnancy-related myths and beliefs, the / role of an older child and the family's active involvement during and after / pregnancy are all beautifully dealt with. A highly accomplished bureaucrat / by profession, and a mother and family woman by choice, Durga Shakti / will help you find you the keys to striking a perfect balance between / motherhood and life as a whole. / This is every woman's guide to carving out an extraordinary motherhood / for herself, her child and her family/

Pregnancy is a wonderful period in a woman’s life, too precious to be disrupted by irrational fears or unnecessary apprehensions caused by the lack of simple and reliable information. Pregnancy: The Complete Childbirth Book tells you all that every Indian woman always wanted to know but was afraid to ask. From weight gain, proper diet, exercises and breathing patterns, to positions to adopt during labour and postnatal care of both the mother and baby, this book is the most comprehensive guide one could depend on. Scientific and reliable, it also offers invaluable, time-tested home remedies.

Pregnancy is one of the most important phases in a woman’s life where she needs to take care of not only herself but also the budding life within her. Nutan Pandit’s ‘Pregnancy’ aims to educate expecting and new mothers about the entire process of pregnancy and tries to uproot certain existing myths and fears associated with it. To explain the whole pregnancy period and process in simple terms, the book has been divided into 17 chapters that include different types of FAQs which are mostly dismissed by women as being silly. These questions cover a wide area starting from common misbelieves during pregnancy, which the author debunks, questions about breast-feeding, nutrition during and after pregnancy, labour, exercises and breathing during pregnancy, common problems during pregnancy, and even how to balance life properly post-pregnancy. The book also furnishes certain quick homemade remedies for all these and even for providing proper care to the newborn in post and neonatal conditions. Written in simple words, this book elaborates on every portion adequately, making it easier for the new and expecting mothers to take proper care of themselves and, thus, their children. Written in Hindi with the aim of reaching out to more women, this book has been published by Rupa and Co., and is available in paperback. About the author: A New-Delhi based writer, Nutan Lakhanpal Pandit is a childbirth therapist who conducts pre-natal care and childbirth classes for couples who are expecting a child. She is a sociology graduate from Mumbai University and has a diploma in Journalism. She was moved to taking natural childbirth classes in the late 70's when she had a faith-altering experience during a breathing exercise and realised that so called 'unconventional methods' are actually very apt for the Indian scenario.

Pregnancy is a momentous occasion in a woman's life. However, the elation is soon overridden by a wave of anxieties and irrational fears and the daydreams evaporate as one strives to handle the complexities of impending motherhood. Getting informed is the first step to keep yourself and your baby healthy, for one often misses out on the dos and don'ts in the happy haze of motherhood. Written by Nutan Pandit, the expert on natural childbirth, this book is a rich resource, giving the facts and the low-down on all aspects of childbearing, answering questions on conception, labour, breastfeeding, precautions, exercises, dedication and diet that are related to the prenatal and postnatal delivery period. Information packed, readable and reassuring, the book is a helpful resource guide, covering an array of options available to expectant mothers. This book also offers invaluable information on the alternative systems of medicines for would-be-mothers. A reliable companion, this book prepares you to face the changes and challenges of the precious nine months of pregnancy and thereafter.