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There is so much noise surrounding pregnancy and birth. There are countless books teeming with information—what test does what, the "rights" and "wrongs" of eating, and "safe" or "risky" lifestyle choices—but few that hold a woman through the experience, acting as an elder sister, a matriarch, or a circle of women might hold her—with compassion, nonjudgment, and, most of all, wisdom. To the authors of Nine Golden Months, this is exactly what's needed now, in an era of high-speed living, endless demands, and more than a little anxiety and fear.

As parents, we dream of creating a magical childhood for our kids, yet it can be so easy to slip into autopilot. Ainsley Arment-- a mother of five, founder of the thriving community Wild + Free, and bestselling author-- is no stranger to the barrage of decisions, opportunities, and daily tasks that each day brings. But what Ainsley has discovered is that the magic of life isn’t found in the hustle and bustle of constant activity but in the intentional ordinary decisions of our days.

Sometimes kids don't listen. Sometimes it's important for them to hear what you say anyway. These are 100 messages and pieces of advice from mother to daughter. From serious to humorous, one mother's advice to her daughter as she grows.

Anna Prushinskaya explores the deep life shifts of pregnancy, birth and motherhood in the United States, a world away from the author's Soviet homeland. Drawing from inspirations as various as midwife Ina May Gaskin, writer and activist Alice Walker, and frontierswoman Caroline Henderson, Prushinskaya captures the inherent togetherness of motherhood alongside its accompanying estrangement. She plumbs the deeper waters of compassion, memory and identity, as well as the humorous streams of motherhood as they run up against the realities of work and the ever-present eye of social media.

With pregnancy comes a flood of emotions as you anticipate the birth of your little one. Your mind wonders immensely about the various stages, what to expect, and how to do all the right things to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. The goal of this book is to help you stay healthy, find support, locate excellent prenatal care, learn about your nutritional options, understand the importance of maternal care, and give you advice that reflects your preferences and helps you prioritize your baby.

Believe it or not, 73 percent of adults say that parenting is their biggest challenge and 54 percent wish they had more information about how to be a better parent. You could find yourself falling into these statistics, but the good news is that parenting is a skill that can be learned and constantly improved. This book is for every parent who dreams of seeing their children thrive in adulthood, but fears using common methods that could actually do the opposite of what they are trying to achieve. You will be set up to successfully parent an independent child!

Before Chelsea Conaboy gave birth to her first child, she anticipated the joy of holding her newborn son, the endless dirty nappies and the sleepless nights. What she didn't expect was how different she would feel. It wasn't simply the extraordinary demands of this new role, but a shift in self—as deep as it was disorienting. In truth, something was changing: her brain.

Before journalist Chelsea Conaboy gave birth, she anticipated the joy of holding her newborn, the endless dirty diapers, and the sleepless nights. What she didn’t expect was how different she would feel—a shift in self, as deep as it was disorienting. Something was changing: her brain. New parents undergo major brain changes, driven by hormones and the deluge of stimuli a baby provides. Conaboy delves into the neuroscience to reveal unexpected upsides, generations of scientific neglect, and a powerful new narrative of parenthood.

In what universe do single mothers get to sleep? Not in any I've been to. This book provides a variety of coping mechanisms to sleep-deprived single moms everywhere, including candy, vibrators, and fashion magazines. Got a bill? Avoid it. He won't call? Throw your phone in the toilet. Your kid wants another song? Take a chill pill and hope for the best. Good morning, caffeine! It's all all starting to make sense.

Parenting is not for sissies! No matter how amazing you are, this is going to be a challenge, but there are ways to make it go a bit easier for all. Do you lie awake wondering if you are messing things up with your kids? Do you sometimes yell or lose it, and then feel like sh*t afterwards? You’re really not alone! All parents worry about doing a good job and setting the right example for their kids. This down-to-earth guide on how to have a happy, calm family life will give you the simple rundown on practical, patient parenting.

If you are new to pregnancy and infant care or an old hand at wrangling little ones, this book can help navigate these unconventional methods you might encounter. You might feel that these topics are too complicated or too “hippy” for you, and that might be true, but do you really know what goes into infant pottying or cloth diapering? Be informed before writing off these methods. Many may seem to go against the mainstream, but the number of families implementing these strategies are on the rise.

Melissa Harris’s dream of being a mother again shatters when a fertility doctor tells her she may never have another child due to a physical anomaly in her uterus. Determined to persevere, she undergoes nine surgeries and a year of fertility treatments until she finally gets a positive pregnancy test—only to miscarry both twins within the first fifteen weeks. When what she’s decided will be her last attempt results in her finally becoming pregnant, she’s told that this baby, Sam, is also at risk.

As rewarding as being a mom is, it can be an exhausting, thankless experience at times. To make matters worse, it seems like other moms you know has their life together, and you find yourself wondering why they can do it but you can't. It’s time to change all that. In Stop Putting Yourself Last, nutritionist and natural health practitioner Zoe Madden shares a simple holistic approach that will change the way you prioritize yourself.

Motherhood is a journey that has many learning curves. It requires a woman to be kind and gentle with herself. To show love and care to herself. To learn to set boundaries and trust her instincts. Self-care becomes an essential part of this process. By learning to prioritize her own needs, a woman takes an active part in the process of becoming her own friend and a happier mother, and is therefore better positioned to be able to better care for others, including her children.

Having a baby in the house can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be! Written by qualified nutritionist and a mother of three, this audiobook will educate you on the milestones you can look forward to month by month, as well as changes you can expect to make to your care routine as your baby grows. But it’s not all about that little bundle of joy of yours. Elizabeth Newbourne also cares about mommy and daddy and their well-being during this transition. Don’t wait until it's too late, gain the proper knowledge needed to set your family up for success.

Stay-at-home moms do it all when it comes to running their households and keeping their children from self-destruction. But what happens when that mom also has a dream to write a novel? Nikki Mitchell is here to tell you that it isn't easy, and life gets pretty chaotic when you add being an author to your list of never-ending to-dos, but it is entirely possible. You just have to laugh a little.

You’re expecting your bundle of joy, and you want to make sure you’re giving your baby the best possible start, and there is so much information out there. Where do you begin?In this bundle, a modern guide to a healthy pregnancy, the author shares heartfelt advice and encouraging words, busts the many myths of pregnancy, gives you an in-depth nutrition plan, and helps you ensure a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.

Executive Motherhood provides a one-of-a-kind toolkit for women who want to upgrade both their professional ambitions and their family lives. Ashley Quinto Powell combines 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and executive, 10 years of raising two stellar kids, and the satisfaction of being married to a very hunky husband to the inspiring stories, practical tips, and unparalleled advice contained within.

If you are searching for a book to help you through being a stepmother, you're in the right place. As a mother for two amazing stepchildren, I wrote this book to help stepmothers that may be in the same situation I was faced with when I first met my husband, who had two kids of his own. By the time you've finished listening to this guide, you'll have the tools you need to navigate life as a stepmom and face any difficulties with clarity and confidence. Always bear in mind that you are not alone, and that there's no such thing as the perfect parent or stepparent.

With this baby care handbook for new parents, you can make your transition to parenthood easier with tools, tips, and practical advice for a baby’s first 12 months. Don’t feel like you have to be a perfect parent. Making mistakes is part of the journey and you shouldn’t punish yourself for not immediately “getting” parenting. The first year is just the beginning. Make it a great start for yourself and your baby. Discover how to ace your first year into parenthood and give your baby the best start.