What to Expect When You Are Expecting

Author: Heidi Murkoff

Being pregnant is such an exciting, but confusing time. Getting all the information and answers to hundreds of questions and worries expectant parents may have will help prepare expectant parents for the new little one about to enter their lives. This book is an extensive guide to pregnancy and childbirth. The information is presented in a month-by-month format covering the various stages from planning a pregnancy and choosing a practitioner to post delivery care. Dedicated chapters feature a complete nutrition plan, support for the expectant dads, and extensive information about dealing with minor illnesses, chronic conditions, and pregnancy complications. Overflowing with tips and helpful hints this is a must read especially for first-time parents.

The Expectant Father:

Facts, Tips and Advice for Dads-to-Be

A complete, month-by-month guide to what a father-to-be may experience during his partner's pregnancy, this book will help the men provide support to their partners as well as prepare them for the wealth of emotions they may experience during and immediately after the birth of the child.

From First Kicks to First Steps

Author: Dr. Alan Greene

This comprehensive book written by an expert pediatrician, clinical professor and a father, provides an absolute guide for soon-to-be parents unfolding the maze of questions that all couples encounter while expecting a baby. Description of the transformations the baby undergoes during the 9 month period as well as practical advices included in the book, gives readers both scientific aspects of child rearing as well as an authoritative reference to the author’s expertise that celebrates the growth of a baby. Creatively built themes in the book covering even the miniscule details of the prenatal period and the first year of the baby in the world provides an absolute guide for soon-to-be parents to proceed with poise for the imminent experience. The book is also available online at: http://books.google.com.pk/books?id=pT0RiAbpWwkC&lpg.

Where Women have no Doctor

Publisher: Pakistan National Forum on Women’s Health

Where Women have no Doctor deals with female health issues as well as the negative impact of poverty and talks about the attitudes and traditions that affect women. The book provides information on issues such as the elements affecting women’s health, women’s rights, delivery and labour, infertility and abortion just to name a few. It not only outlines the life and health issues of women but also aims to provide solutions that are applicable in real life situations.

A Woman’s Guide to Health

Publisher: Pakistan National Forum on Women’s Health

A very informative book which offers guidance on becoming a mother and nurturing children especially on issues relating to pregnancy, family planning, infertility and its treatment and assistance in case of diseases arising as a result of complications during pregnancy and delivery. The latest edition includes nurturing of newborns, topics regarding kids’ health and diseases, confidence and character building, and the importance of playing games. The book has been published in Urdu, Sindhi, Pushto and Balochi.

Your Non-toxic Pregnancy

Author: Susannah Marriott;
Carrol & Brown

The book offers an insight into the exposure of expectant mothers to potentially dangerous chemicals in everyday life. With a view to reducing the risk of fetal abnormality, the information highlights healthier ways to live that are beneficial to both mother and baby. Alternatives to regular household products such as cleaners and cosmetics are presented along with suggestions for which foods to avoid and which to enjoy. Categories range from the importance of a fresh air environment to coping with the changes which pregnancy brings. Sections are clearly illustrated with Q&A boxes throughout to address specific questions or concerns related to the topics.