BOOKS FOR

MOTHERS AND MOTHERS-TO-BE

By Dorri olDs 1. A Couples GuiDe to GettinG preGnAnt
Everyone seems to know someone who has a fertility problem... Thats the start of A BABY AT LAST!: The Couples Complete Guide to Getting Pregnantfrom Cutting-Edge Treatments to Common Sense Wisdom by Mark L. Fuerst, Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D. (marklfuerst.com) This book is for every couple seeking a solution to fertility problems. It conveys the knowledge that you are not alone and much can be done. Youll learn when to seek help, how to find doctors and ask the right questions, what tests are worth having and why. The book covers upto-date therapies and provides support for the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments. Cline Dions many failed attempts at in-vitro fertilization were heartbreaking but in October 2010 the 42-year-old singer gave birth to twin boys. She said, When I think about Dr. Rosenwaks and the extraordinary talent and intelligence that allows him to combine nature and genius to create new life, I am in awe and forever grateful for his talent. Sugar Ray Leonard, six-time world boxing champion, said, One of my toughest fights was to father children with my loving wife, Bernadette. After two failed surgeries, I found Dr. Goldstein. My greatest victories are my Olympic gold medal, my world titles, and my family, the last one with thanks due to Dr. Goldstein. Mark L. Fuersts writing talents shine. Publishers Weekly said, The text is reader-friendly and accentuated with informative Take Home Messages that will help couples expand their knowledge and foster fertility success. About The Authors Mark L. Fuerst is a health and medical writer and coauthor of nine books including The Couples Guide to Fertility. His many articles on fertility have appeared in major magazines. Zev Rosenwaks, M.D. and Marc Goldstein, M.D. are fertility experts at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, a leading pioneer in treating infertility.

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2. the Complete Book of BreAstfeeDinG, 4th eDition

A recognized classic in its field, The Complete Book of Breastfeeding was first published in 1972. Since then it has sold two million copies. This recently released fourth edition has been completely updated. The book provides practical, easy-to-understand guidance for new parents and answers their questions. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, all healthy mothers should breastfeed for the first year of a babys life, and this is the book that will help women give their babies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Olds (SallyWendkosOlds.com) and a new coauthor, Laura Marks, M.D. (WillowsPediatrics.com), The Complete Book of Breastfeeding, Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to breastfeedinghow to get ready before the baby arrives, how to involve partners and siblings, the best diet for mom, and an online resources appendix. There are sections on handling problems at the hospital, guides for health insurance plans and HMOs, new data about preterm infants, multiples, breast cancer, overweight and largebreasted women, breast surgery, implants, tattoos and piercings. An entire chapter is devoted to sexuality during lactation and its ramifications for the mother and her partner, with special attention on the adult relationship and on contraception for the nursing mother. About The Authors Sally Wendkos Olds has written extensively about child development, family life, relationships, health, and personal growth. She has won national awards for her writing, including the 2010 Career Achievement Award of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and is author or coauthor of 11 books and over 200 articles in major publications. Laura Marks, MD, is a pediatrician at Willows Pediatric Group in Westport, Connecticut. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding Medicine, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and La Leche League International. She has coauthored one previous book. Dorri Olds is a website designer, social media consultant and writer.

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