Sexual & Reproductive Health

'I wish someone had told me!' It's a phrase uttered by countless women after they give birth for the first time. Here's the audiobook that shares the wisdom of women and their birth stories, so that you can make informed and empowered decisions that are best for you....

Is it supposed to be this hard? It's a question all new mothers ask. The moment after birthing your baby, you enter postpartum. It's the blurriest of transitions – there's joy and awe but also intense physical recovery, fluctuating hormones, a brain that can't find the right words, and more.

When high speed Internet became widely available a few years ago, growing numbers of people began to worry that their porn use was running out of control....

Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way women around the world approach and experience birth....

There's no better parent for your baby than you. For the first time, Dr Golly's newborn expertise is available in this essential guide for new parents....

Reclaiming childbirth as a rite of passage acknowledges that self-transformation occurs regardless of how the experience unfolds. It recognizes that mothers hold the power and expertise when it comes to birthing their babies....

Prenatal nutrition can be confusing. In Real Food for Pregnancy, you will get clear answers on what to eat and why, with research to back up every recommendation from author and specialist in prenatal nutrition Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE....

In this reassuring, supportive, and accessible book, leading clairvoyant and medium Walter Makichen offers guidance to prospective parents eager to create a warm, nurturing environment for their soon-to-be-conceived-or-born children....

In her authentic and down-to-earth voice, Amelia will guide new mums through this time of great physical and emotional change.

Drawing upon her 40plus years of experience, Ina May Gaskin, the nation's leading midwife, shows the benefits and joys of physiological childbirth by showing women how to trust the ancient wisdom of their bodies for a healthy and fulfilling birthing experience....

Challenging negativity and fear of childbirth, and brimming with everything you need to know about labor, birth, and the early weeks of parenting, The Positive Birth Book is the must-have guide for pregnant women....

Practicing GP, mother of two and Instagram’s popular doctor Preeya Alexander is a refreshing new voice in the parenting space. Her hands-on, inclusive and down-to-earth advice, combined with a big dose of fun, is the ultimate survival guide for the first two years of parenting....

Get the honest and real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and newborn days from the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind “All About That Bass” and “Dear Future Husband,” Meghan Trainor—also known as Riley’s mom....

The latest scientific research has revealed new ways to optimize maternal health, reduce the chance of complications, and nurture a baby’s growth and development—right from the start of pregnancy.

Hypnotherapist and experienced doula Sophie Fletcher shares with you the secrets to having a safe, natural and positive birth....

What to Expect Before You’re Expecting has everything that eager-to-be moms and dads need to know about getting pregnant, from getting their bodies ready to make a healthy baby to getting that healthy baby on board faster. You'll find baby-friendly foods to order up and more....

Research shows that "normal" infant sleep is not what most experts claim it is. In fact, many of today's sleep "problems" with young babies and children predominantly occur in the developed world....

The Big Stick is truly a man's guide to (almost) everything, from dating and relationships to career success and happiness....

Le mois qui suit l'accouchement est l'un des plus beaux moments de la vie d'une femme. Ces semaines sont pourtant éprouvantes pour la mère...

Women can be infuriating and confusing. They can seem like unfathomable aliens in their communication and their needs....

Getting pregnant and having healthy children is more difficult now than it was for our parents’ generation. Moreover, today’s solutions for infertility are woefully inadequate—they’re expensive, invasive, and exhausting.

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum is a process of continuous learning and adjustment; Birthing From Within provides the necessary support and education to make each phase of birthing a rewarding experience.

Discover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, including mindfulness, breathing exercises and visualization, so that you can have an empowering, positive birth.

A guide to help support women through post-partum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels....

This reassuring month-by-month overview gives you the facts and advice you need to understand your baby’s development, support your partner, and prepare for the joys and challenges of fatherhood....

Is it supposed to be this hard? It's a question all new mothers ask. The moment after birthing your baby, you enter postpartum. It's the blurriest of transitions – there's joy and awe but also intense physical recovery, fluctuating hormones, a brain that can't find the right words, and so much to learn. It's beautiful and it's hard. The Complete Guide to Postpartum is your comforting and enlightening companion to navigating this entirely new life, from the earliest moments post-birth to many years later.

In a May 2024 Pew poll, more than two-thirds of Americans indicated they thought that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is good and should be accessible to anyone who wants it. Even among social conservatives—including the current U.S. administration—there is a push for wider accessibility for artificial procreation options. But is IVF truly the gift for infertile couples that it’s perceived to be?

The Losses We Keep is a deeply moving collection of personal stories from women who have faced the heart-wrenching journey of pregnancy loss, IVF struggles, and the uncertainty of not knowing why they can't conceive. Jami, alongside eight other courageous women, shares her story and theirs, offering a raw and honest look at the emotional and physical challenges they have endured. This book is a beacon of hope, a source of solidarity, and a reminder that no woman facing these trials is alone.

Discover the guide you never knew you needed for one of life’s toughest challenges. In the IVF Playbook for Men, Corey Parchman, former NFL player turned real estate developer and advocate, shares his deeply personal journey through IVF alongside his wife, Elisha. With raw honesty and practical advice, Corey offers men a roadmap to navigate the emotional, physical, and financial complexities of building a family through assisted reproductive technology. This book isn’t just about the science of IVF; it’s a story of resilience, partnership, and redefining masculinity.

Many people don't realize that fear is one of the biggest causes of pain in childbirth. This book will help you overcome fear and experience a more confident, relaxed, and faith-filled birth.

In No Woman Left Behind, Grant recounts her decision to abandon a promising advertising career, and the ups and downs of building Silicon Valley–based Fistula Foundation from a modest start-up into the global leader in fistula treatment. Through vivid firsthand accounts of surgeons toiling in remote corners of Africa and Asia, we see inside the fight to restore hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable women.

Pregnancy! Just saying the word conjures up images of glowing skin, fluttering kicks, baby showers, and that unmistakable moment of awe when you hear your baby’s heartbeat for the first time. It’s one of the most profound experiences in life – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But along with the beauty and anticipation of growing a new life comes something else entirely: an avalanche of opinions, warnings, dos and don’ts, and well-meaning (but often questionable) advice.

In this groundbreaking pregnancy book, Carson Meyer draws on her experience as a birth doula helping hundreds of families welcome their babies into the world. With a holistic focus on wellness, health, and spirituality, Growing Together offers birthing parents an empowering approach to pregnancy and childbirth that is too often missing in today's standard care.

Pregnancy is an amazing journey—a unique blend of wonder, anticipation, and transformation. It’s a time when your body takes on an extraordinary task: creating and nurturing new life. From the moment that second line appears on the pregnancy test, everything changes. Your mind starts racing with questions, your body begins its slow and subtle (or sometimes not-so-subtle) changes, and your heart expands in ways you never imagined. One of the first realizations many expectant parents face is just how much is going on beneath the surface. Every system in your body starts working overtime.

Elke bevalling kan positief zijn en dat is precies wat verloskundige Geke Born wil vertellen. Met Goed bevallen schreef zij een boek waar elke (aanstaande) ouder enorm veel kracht en motivatie uit kan halen. Voor veel ouders behoort een zwangerschap en bevalling tot de meest indrukwekkende ervaringen in hun leven. Geke Born begeleidde als verloskundige honderden bevallingen en vraagt zich af hoe het toch komt dat we elkaar vooral de negatieve ervaringen vertellen.