Labor Pains

In this data-driven birth book, award-winning childbirth writer and educator Henci Goer brings her 30-plus years of experience analyzing the obstetric research to the table, delivering the most thorough synthesis on the market. Yet she structures the book thoughtfully so you can take in information however suits you. Dig into every detail or skip to the summaries. Henci creates a judgment-free zone where you're in the driver's seat. You're the best person to decide what's right for you. Here's your opportunity to get the data. Make a plan. And take charge of your birth.

The delivery room decoded—by the internet’s favorite labor nurse. Childbirth is one of life’s most powerful experiences—but it can also be overwhelming. Too often, expecting parents are prompted to create their perfect “birth plan,” only to feel disappointed or even traumatized if...

Two timelines. A pair of shattered souls. Can the truth heal what trials and tribulation destroyed? Southern Ukraine, 1918. Katarina Rempel has nothing left but a fragile prayer. Surrounded by violence and barren steppes, the seventeen-year-old pacifist refuses to bargain with devils. But when gunfire shatters the dawn, her world narrows to a single resolve… keep her pregnant sister alive during a desperate flight. Munich, 1952. Peter Krahn longs to move forward. But on the brink of becoming a father, the vast unknowns of his own history are pushing the guilt-torn survivor into an ...

Empower yourself with the transformative potential of castor oil as you explore ancient secrets and proven DIY treatments, unlocking the healing wonders of nature’s elixir to alleviate pain, promote hair growth, enhance skin care, boost fertility, and discover a holistic approach to well-being. Are you tired of conventional remedies that only scratch the surface of your health concerns? Dive into the ancient secrets and healing wonders of nature’s elixir - Castor Oil! In this groundbreaking guide, we unlock the enduring presence of Castor Oil, revealing its mysteries and providing you ...

A BEAUTIFUL BIRTH EXPERIENCE awaits you. Is this your first pregnancy? Have you been concerned by scary birth stories? Are you looking for a better birth experience? After having a baby, have you ever thought, "I don't know if I could do that again?" Do you wish you felt more connected to your birth partner during past deliveries?EmmaSara found herself asking those same questions. After having numerous painful labors she finally discovered how to have a delivery free-of-trauma! As a mama of eight children, she is excited to share her extraordinary story in a very candid way to give you hope...

Ever wonder why being the independent woman we are told we should be oftentimes simply leads to us battling our problems alone, or worse, competing with other women? Why, at every single baby shower, so many women share their harsher tales of labor and delivery in unnecessary one-upmanship? Why most women are left with feelings of unworthiness? Join women from different backgrounds as they come together to share their own experiences of pain, perseverance, and encouragement, firsthand and in heartwarming detail. We hope that through their stories, you find you are not alone.

Women’s healthcare is in crisis. It’s time to empower women to fight for the care they deserve. ‘Sizzling with rage and disbelief, here’s to a much-needed women’s health revolution.’ Emma Barnett 'This book will inspire women to be stronger advocates for themselves so they can access...

A practical, expert-led, straight-talking guide to exercising during pregnancy and post-birth. Staying active during pregnancy and the postpartum period has vast physical and mental health benefits, but it’s also a subject that’s fraught with fear, myths, and misinformation. We’re told by...

What began as a work injury turned into a four year battle with Workmen's Comp. For those of you who have been fortunate enough to never have had the experience of a work injury, "You're lucky." But the rest of us weren't as fortunate. And, we never thought that our worlds would be turned upside down. Especially from a government agency that is supposed to help us. Well, help is a four-letter word, and they stay as far away from it as possible. At least it seemed that way for me. Injured workers deserve better, and something needs to be done. So, I took my anger, and I'm using it in a ...

Us Women Ain’t No Joke: Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, reveals the priceless-worth, value, and incredible achievements, of women across the globe that society ignores. It is no secret that the social order nationally deprives women of societal, economic, educational, and political statuses of equality across the globe. Some say “A woman’s place is in the home,” and while that may be true, she isn’t far removed from the “Second-class citizen,” label society still bestows on her today. Ironically, the very same societal system that labels its women “Second-...