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Expecting Better

Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know

by Emily Oster ...

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**Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected“A revelation for curious mothers-to-be whose doctors fail to lay out the pros and cons of that morning latte, let alone discuss real science.” —The New York Times“Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has ... Read more

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**Fully revised and updated for 2025, from the bestselling author of Cribsheet, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected“A revelation for curious mothers-to-be whose doctors fail to lay out the pros and cons of that morning latte, let alone discuss real science.” —The New York Times“Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has
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What We Carry

A Memoir

by Maya Shanbhag Lang ...

“A gorgeous memoir about mothers, daughters, and the tenacity of the love that grows between what is said and what is left unspoken.”—Mira Jacob, author of Good TalkIf our family stories shape us, what happens when we learn those stories were never true? Who do we become when we shed our illusions about the past?Maya Shanbhag Lang grew up idolizing her brilliant mother, an accomplished physician ... Read more

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“A gorgeous memoir about mothers, daughters, and the tenacity of the love that grows between what is said and what is left unspoken.”—Mira Jacob, author of Good TalkIf our family stories shape us, what happens when we learn those stories were never true? Who do we become when we shed our illusions about the past?Maya Shanbhag Lang grew up idolizing her brilliant mother, an accomplished physician
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A Mother's Brain

The New Science of the Neuro-Maternal Revolution

by Susana Carmona ...

Translated by Lily Meyer ...

**A paradigm-shifting achievement, built from the author’s own research, showing that pregnancy profoundly transforms our brains even more than adolescence does.Dispels “mommy brain” stereotypes and trailblazes new understanding at the core of humanity with warmth and compassion.**Eighty-five percent of women experience pregnancy at some point in their lives. It enables the very existence of our ... Read more

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**A paradigm-shifting achievement, built from the author’s own research, showing that pregnancy profoundly transforms our brains even more than adolescence does.Dispels “mommy brain” stereotypes and trailblazes new understanding at the core of humanity with warmth and compassion.**Eighty-five percent of women experience pregnancy at some point in their lives. It enables the very existence of our
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Memory-Making Mom

Building Traditions That Breathe Life Into Your Home

by Jessica Smartt ...

What will your children remember of their childhood? Calling all moms who want to break out of monotony, distraction, and busyness to a life of making lasting memories with your kids and drawing your family closer to one another and to God!What’s the solution to gaining the balanced, meaningful life you desire with your family? Create traditions that bring joy and significance! Popular "Smartter ... Read more

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What will your children remember of their childhood? Calling all moms who want to break out of monotony, distraction, and busyness to a life of making lasting memories with your kids and drawing your family closer to one another and to God!What’s the solution to gaining the balanced, meaningful life you desire with your family? Create traditions that bring joy and significance! Popular "Smartter
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The Role of Mom Will Be Played By

The Year I Had a Baby and Became Myself

by Shawna Lander ...

Perfect for new mothers and mothers-to-be, this deeply personal and funny memoir from a beloved actress and storyteller reveals why motherhood isn’t just a new chapter in your life—it’s a metamorphosis.As the creator of the witty humor account @ShawnatheMom that delights more than 4 million followers with her comedy skits, Shawna Lander knows what it’s like to play a lot of different roles. But ... Read more

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Perfect for new mothers and mothers-to-be, this deeply personal and funny memoir from a beloved actress and storyteller reveals why motherhood isn’t just a new chapter in your life—it’s a metamorphosis.As the creator of the witty humor account @ShawnatheMom that delights more than 4 million followers with her comedy skits, Shawna Lander knows what it’s like to play a lot of different roles. But
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Motherhood

Facing and Finding Yourself

by Lisa Marchiano, LCSW ...

Join a respected Jungian analyst for a deep dive into the emotional and symbolic journey of motherhood.Motherhood is the true hero’s journey—which is to say that it can be as harrowing as it is joyful, and enlightening as it is exhausting. For Jungian psychoanalyst Lisa Marchiano, this journey is not just an adventure of diaper bags and parent-teacher conferences, but one of intense self-discovery ... Read more

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Join a respected Jungian analyst for a deep dive into the emotional and symbolic journey of motherhood.Motherhood is the true hero’s journey—which is to say that it can be as harrowing as it is joyful, and enlightening as it is exhausting. For Jungian psychoanalyst Lisa Marchiano, this journey is not just an adventure of diaper bags and parent-teacher conferences, but one of intense self-discovery
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The Second Baby Book

How to cope with pregnancy number two and create a happy home for your firstborn and new arrival

by Sarah Ockwell-Smith ...

'The thing about having a second baby is it's likely to differ a lot from your first experience. Sarah Ockwell's Smith's guide looks at the challenges you might face along with some practical tips to consider. The book offers a friendly feel that reminds us issues and all, we'll be just fine' Mirror, Best Baby Books for Parents 2020Having a second baby is a very different experience from having ... Read more

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'The thing about having a second baby is it's likely to differ a lot from your first experience. Sarah Ockwell's Smith's guide looks at the challenges you might face along with some practical tips to consider. The book offers a friendly feel that reminds us issues and all, we'll be just fine' Mirror, Best Baby Books for Parents 2020Having a second baby is a very different experience from having
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Cats & Daughters:

They Don't Always Come When Called

by Helen Brown ...

The New York Times–bestselling author of Cleo “reprises her first book’s theme: cats have the power to help heal human suffering” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Some say your previous cat chooses your new feline. If so, what in cat heaven’s name was our beloved Cleo thinking when she sent us a crazy cat like Jonah?Helen Brown swore she’d never get another cat after her precious Cleo died. But ... Read more

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The New York Times–bestselling author of Cleo “reprises her first book’s theme: cats have the power to help heal human suffering” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Some say your previous cat chooses your new feline. If so, what in cat heaven’s name was our beloved Cleo thinking when she sent us a crazy cat like Jonah?Helen Brown swore she’d never get another cat after her precious Cleo died. But
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Bringing Up Bébé

One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

by Pamela Druckerman ...

**The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children.*This edition also includes Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting“On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé.” —The Wall Street Journal“I’ve ... Read more

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**The runaway New York Times bestseller that shows American parents the secrets behind France's amazingly well-behaved children.*This edition also includes Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting“On questions of how to live, the French never disappoint. . . . Maybe it all starts with childhood. That is the conclusion that readers may draw from Bringing Up Bébé.” —The Wall Street Journal“I’ve
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When the Light Finds Us

From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed

by Judy A. Henderson ...

A testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love, this story of a wrongfully incarcerated woman's fight for freedom and her family will inspire all.Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested and convicted of a crime she did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison, Henderson faced the untenable: leaving her young ... Read more

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A testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love, this story of a wrongfully incarcerated woman's fight for freedom and her family will inspire all.Judy Henderson was a single mother with a successful small business of her own when she was arrested and convicted of a crime she did not commit. Sentenced to life in prison, Henderson faced the untenable: leaving her young
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Inconceivable

Heartbreak, bad dates and finding solo motherhood

by Alexandra Collier ...

*'*An inspiring and necessary book that challenges the narratives we set for our lives and reveals the beauty beyond them' CLEMENTINE FORDAlexandra Collier was a writer living in a light-filled Brooklyn brownstone in New York with the man she loved. But when she woke up to a ravenous hunger to have a baby that her partner didn't share, her life took a sharp turn.She found herself back in Melbourne ... Read more

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*'*An inspiring and necessary book that challenges the narratives we set for our lives and reveals the beauty beyond them' CLEMENTINE FORDAlexandra Collier was a writer living in a light-filled Brooklyn brownstone in New York with the man she loved. But when she woke up to a ravenous hunger to have a baby that her partner didn't share, her life took a sharp turn.She found herself back in Melbourne
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Matrescence

On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood

by Lucy Jones ...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION • From the acclaimed author of Losing Eden (“Powerful, beautifully written”—Anthony Doerr) an important, moving, passionate and passionately written inquiry—personal and scientific—into what happens—mentally, spiritually, physically, during the process of becoming a mother, from pregnancy and childbirth to early motherhood and what this profound ... Read more

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LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION • From the acclaimed author of Losing Eden (“Powerful, beautifully written”—Anthony Doerr) an important, moving, passionate and passionately written inquiry—personal and scientific—into what happens—mentally, spiritually, physically, during the process of becoming a mother, from pregnancy and childbirth to early motherhood and what this profound
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Brain-Body Parenting

How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids

by Mona Delahooke ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom a leading child psychologist comes this groundbreaking new understanding of children’s behavior, offering insight and strategies to support both parents and children.Nominated for Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel H. Pink's Next Big Idea ClubOver her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom a leading child psychologist comes this groundbreaking new understanding of children’s behavior, offering insight and strategies to support both parents and children.Nominated for Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel H. Pink's Next Big Idea ClubOver her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who
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The Second Home

An addictive, page-turning psychological thriller with a killer twist

by Kathryn Sharman ...

'Oh my goodness this took over my entire life until I had finished it!... The twists and turns had my head spinning and just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was completely blindsided! What a perfect thriller!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Impossible to put the book down. The killer twist is jaw-dropping and unforgettable... A MUST-READ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I feel the sea breeze on my face as I ... Read more

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'Oh my goodness this took over my entire life until I had finished it!... The twists and turns had my head spinning and just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was completely blindsided! What a perfect thriller!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Impossible to put the book down. The killer twist is jaw-dropping and unforgettable... A MUST-READ' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I feel the sea breeze on my face as I
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The First Forty Days

The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother

by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger ...

After labor, it's time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi, the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes.The first forty days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of "confinement" in which a woman remains at home ... Read more

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After labor, it's time for rest: A gentle guide to zuo yuezi, the ancient Chinese practice of postpartum self-care, including sixty simple recipes.The first forty days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of "confinement" in which a woman remains at home
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Homeschooled

A New York Times Bestselling Memoir and Read with Jenna Pick

by Stefan Merrill Block ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • A heartbreaking, empowering, often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him*A BookRiot Best Book of the Year**A BookPage Memoir of the Year*<b... ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! • A READ WITH JENNA TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • A heartbreaking, empowering, often hilarious debut memoir about a mother’s all-consuming love, a son’s perilous quest to discover the world beyond the front door and the unregulated homeschool system that impacts millions like him*A BookRiot Best Book of the Year**A BookPage Memoir of the Year*<b...
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Don't Lick the Minivan

And Other Things I Never Thought I'd Say to My Kids

by Leanne Shirtliffe ...

As a woman used to traveling and living the high life in Bangkok, Leanne Shirtliffe recognized the constant fodder for humor while pregnant with twins in Asia’s sin city. But in spite of deep-fried bug cuisine and nurses who cover newborn bassinets with plastic wrap, Shirtliffe manages to keep her babies alive for a year with help from a Coca-Cola deliveryman, several waitresses, and a bra factory ... Read more

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As a woman used to traveling and living the high life in Bangkok, Leanne Shirtliffe recognized the constant fodder for humor while pregnant with twins in Asia’s sin city. But in spite of deep-fried bug cuisine and nurses who cover newborn bassinets with plastic wrap, Shirtliffe manages to keep her babies alive for a year with help from a Coca-Cola deliveryman, several waitresses, and a bra factory
... Read more
Breastfeeding Solutions

Quick Tips for the Most Common Nursing Challenges

by Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC, FILCA ...

Even when mothers are highly motivated to breastfeed, when faced with obstacles—like pain, worries about milk production, and difficulty pumping—they may begin to question their good intentions. In situations like these, is weaning the best answer? Or are there simple ways to overcome challenges and meet their breastfeeding goals?Breastfeeding Solutions is the perfect book for any new mother who ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Even when mothers are highly motivated to breastfeed, when faced with obstacles—like pain, worries about milk production, and difficulty pumping—they may begin to question their good intentions. In situations like these, is weaning the best answer? Or are there simple ways to overcome challenges and meet their breastfeeding goals?Breastfeeding Solutions is the perfect book for any new mother who
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Woman of Color

by LaTonya Yvette ...

A powerful and inspired collection of essays and real-world advice on style, beauty, and motherhood from the popular blogger LaTonya YvetteLaTonya Yvette, the blogger and stylist behind the eponymous site, is unapologetically candid about life’s trials, including motherhood, love, death, and racism. Her first book, Woman of Color, is part memoir, part lifestyle guide—packed with moving essays, ... Read more

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A powerful and inspired collection of essays and real-world advice on style, beauty, and motherhood from the popular blogger LaTonya YvetteLaTonya Yvette, the blogger and stylist behind the eponymous site, is unapologetically candid about life’s trials, including motherhood, love, death, and racism. Her first book, Woman of Color, is part memoir, part lifestyle guide—packed with moving essays,
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

The Complete Guide

by Penny Simkin, PT, Janet Whalley, BSN, IBCLC, Ann Keppler, MN, Janelle Durham, MSW, LCCE, April Bolding, DPT, CD ...

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care.Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that “one size fits all” doesn’t apply to maternity care.Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities,
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Nine Golden Months

The Essential Art of Nurturing the Mother-To-Be

by Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, Marisa Belger ...

Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger, the bestselling authors of The First Forty Days and Awakening Fertility, encourage mothers-to-be to care for themselves—and not just their babies—during pregnancy.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” ... Read more

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Heng Ou, Amely Greeven, and Marisa Belger, the bestselling authors of The First Forty Days and Awakening Fertility, encourage mothers-to-be to care for themselves—and not just their babies—during pregnancy.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”
... Read more
The Sarah Anointing

Becoming a Woman of Belief, Vision, and Hope

by Michelle McClain-Walters ...

FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MICHELLE MCCLAIN-WALTERSWhen your faith fails, God prevails.This book will teach you how to live out your nature as an active participant in God's vision.Sarah was a loyal wife who followed her husband, Abraham, when God spoke to him. Even when Abraham made mistakes, she still called him "lord." She is an example of a woman with a submitted spirit who responded biblically ... Read more

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FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MICHELLE MCCLAIN-WALTERSWhen your faith fails, God prevails.This book will teach you how to live out your nature as an active participant in God's vision.Sarah was a loyal wife who followed her husband, Abraham, when God spoke to him. Even when Abraham made mistakes, she still called him "lord." She is an example of a woman with a submitted spirit who responded biblically
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The Motherload

Episodes from the Brink of Motherhood

by Sarah Hoover ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERBelletrist Book Club Pick * The Times (London) Book of the Week“Essential reading for anyone who’s felt failed by the parental canon.” —Town & Country“An honest and refreshing take on motherhood.” —Today“With blistering honesty” (Oprah Daily), this nationally bestselling motherhood memoir dares to ask what happens when “... ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERBelletrist Book Club Pick * The Times (London) Book of the Week“Essential reading for anyone who’s felt failed by the parental canon.” —Town & Country“An honest and refreshing take on motherhood.” —Today“With blistering honesty” (Oprah Daily), this nationally bestselling motherhood memoir dares to ask what happens when “...
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Nurture

A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood—and Trusting Yourself and Your Body

by Erica Chidi ...

An all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guidebook that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life.A comprehensive and judgment-free pregnancy companion, Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. ... Read more

$12.99 USD

An all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guidebook that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life.A comprehensive and judgment-free pregnancy companion, Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach.
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