- Beyond the Bump – Sally Shepherd
The majority of baby books deal with the baby. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the mums. With birth being the largest and monumental shift in a woman’s life, there is a huge thirst for better care and a better understanding of all the changes that occur for a woman in the first year of her life as a new mum. Beyond the Bump is the book that every new mum needs to learn what changes will come her way and how to handle them when they come.
- Fertility for Couples – Mark Trolice
This concise and authoritative, warm but encouraging guide written by an MD who specialises in the subject—with Australian and New Zealand reference—explores al the possible causes of infertility, covering both couples who have never been pregnant and ones who have had recurrent losses of pregnancies, and gives roughly equal weight to make and female causes. It looks at treatment options, including medical interventions and lifestyle changes, and guides you through the many decisions you need to make along the way.
- Welcome to your Period – Yumi Stynes and Melissa Kang
Getting your period for the first time can be mortifying, weird and messy – and asking questions about it can feel even worse. But it doesn’t have to be like that! This little book is packed with honest advice on all the things you need to know: from what cramps feel like to whether you can feel it coming out, to what you should do if your pad leaks onto your clothes. Welcome To Your Period is a frank, funny, age-appropriate guide for pre-teens about getting your period, from Dr Melissa Kang (a former Dolly Doctor) and Yumi Stynes (all-round excellent woman). This includes case studies, questions from real teens and answers from real experts. So you can manage your period like a boss.
