Birth First

Random House presents the unabridged, downloadable audio edition of Mindful Hypnobirthing: Hypnosis and Mindfulness Techniques for a Calm and Confident Birth by Sophie Fletcher, read by the author. Hypnotherapist and experienced doula Sophie Fletcher shares with you the secrets to having a safe...

Whether you are embarking on the journey of pregnancy, or you have already found yourself pregnant, then this is the book for you! Congratulations! Parenthood is one of the most exciting phases of life you will encounter. But there are also so many things to be aware of.

Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey—from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator. “Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens.”—Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN...

Are you a first-time mother, or are you pregnant again after a loss? Do you feel overwhelmed with your condition, the delivery, or the overall motherhood journey ahead? Are you looking for ways to ease your mind, and to experience an empowering pregnancy and a mindful childbirth? If so, these 1000+ affirmations are for you, as they will boost up your confidence and internal strengths through meditation and positive thinking.

Hey man, you’re about to become a dad! Congratulations! That's a huge step, and you must be feeling a mix of joy, excitement, and nervousness. Becoming a dad is a massive milestone, and it's perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed at first.

From Genevieve Howland, creator of the Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, comes a “must-read, comprehensive guide that empowers moms-to-be” (Vani Hari, New York Times bestselling author) with week-by-week support to natural pregnancy. For the last half-century, doctors have controlled...

Take the guesswork and confusion out of pregnancy, and become the reliable rock of reassurance that your wife needs. Here’s what you need to know. As a new father, your role in pregnancy is a much more important and dynamic piece of the puzzle than you yet know. But once you’ve mastered this strategy and approach, equipped with the tools and techniques of experienced men just like you, you’ll soon find there’s nothing pregnancy can throw at you that you can’t handle.

This modern hypnobirthing book shows you how you can incorporate hypnobirthing techniques into every stage of your pregnancy, creating a safe space for you and your baby to return to time and again. Anthonissa Moger (The Hypnobirthing Midwife)'s holistic approach to hypnobirthing opens out the benefits to embrace aromatherapy, yoga, partner work, mindset exercises and more.    

Becoming a First-Time Father Can Feel Overwhelming... But It Doesn't Have to Be! Do you wonder what your role as a father will be like? Do you feel that you're not "prepared enough" to become the best dad you can be? It's completely normal to feel this way. Many first-time fathers share these same concerns —and the good news is, you don't have to face them alone. What if you could begin this journey with assurance, knowing you have the tools to be a great dad and thrive in fatherhood from day one? You don't have to stumble through fatherhood on your own.

Want to know the secret to acing fatherhood? The fear of fatherhood isn’t a conversation many men like to have over a cold beer. But the truth is that nearly every father-to-be has concerns… So if you’re feeling a little anxious right now, rest assured that you’re not the only one. Dads have traditionally been sidelined when it comes to talking about pregnancy and parenthood, but there's good news for you – your baby is coming at the perfect time.

Everything you need to know about the wonder and the reality of giving birth: an unfiltered, judgement-free guide to all your birthing options in the modern maternity system. Megan Rossiter is the founder of The Birth-Ed Method, the inclusive antenatal course which has supported tens of...

Are you sure to be ready for your first-time pregnancy? Are you experiencing both happy and fearful moods? You’re not alone. Everyday only in the United States, there are almost 17.000 new pregnancies. The average person feels the weight deriving from parents and relatives, listening only to their experience. This makes pregnancy a truly daunting chore, not the exciting and liberating journey that it’s meant to be. In the beginning you bravely endured high stress levels always wondering how you could have approached it in a correct way?

To the first-time fathers and partners, congratulations! As you embark on this wonderful new journey of parenthood with your pregnant partner, you may have a lot of questions. They're not the only ones who are experiencing a big change in their life.

Lessons Learned from a First Time Mom’s Pregnancy, Unmedicated Birth, and Long-term Breastfeeding Experience offers you a balanced perspective from someone who has been through what you are on the verge of achieving. It's an effective introduction to the resources that will guide you in reaching your birthing and breastfeeding goals mixed with my experience in applying those resources.

What does it take to rear a firstborn child? Renowned psychologist Kevin Leman educates moms and dads on the essentials of parenting and expounds on the traits that characterize firstborn children so new parents know what to expect. He explains how birth order can influence each stage of development—from infancy on into young adulthood. This audiobook will help first-time parents—especially mothers—adjust to their new situation and role while raising a happy, healthy child.

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.

In this audiobook, I’ll guide you on what you can expect from your little baby in the first month, including the hospital process following birth, in-depth instructions on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, changing diapers, possible complications, and many tips.

Your journey into parenthood has already begun. This book is a roadmap that tells you where you are, how long it takes to reach the finish line, and what happens in between. It helps to eliminate the anxieties that will inevitably accompany you into this brave new world.

This extra large book explains things in a clear and concise manner. There is no reason for you to struggle with understanding what is happening during your pregnancy, labor, and delivery or care of your baby.

Have you ever thought about having a baby? Do you want to learn more about the pregnancy process? Are you not quite sure if you are ready to bring a child into the world? Many women dream of having a child. The one thing that is required, though, is not talked about a lot. That’s the actual pregnancy. Those nine months plus period changes a woman and her body, and no two women have the exact same experience. This can be a very scary time, and then the actual labor brings about its own set of fears. Not to worry, though, this audiobook is here to help.