Do I need more protein? Am I getting enough nutrients for the baby? How do I defend my decision to stay vegan? These questions and more are on the minds of vegan moms-to-be who want to maintain their lifestyle but still nurture a healthy baby. Well, you can breathe a sigh of relief because a vegan pregnancy is not only possible, it's also healthy and completely safe. With this helpful guide, you will learn about all aspects of vegan pregnancy from conception to bringing home baby, including: Which foods to eat (and avoid!) to get optimum nutrients for you and baby How to deal with disapproval from family and friends Methods to ensure a vegan-friendly hospital birth Setting up a vegan nursery for the baby Packed with information for both moms and dads, including 150 nutritious and healthy recipes for the whole family, this book is the ultimate resource for parents who want the best for their baby--without sacrificing the vegan life!

"A new and updated edition ... is packed with daily entries on baby's development and the most up-to-date health and nutrition advice for both mom and baby. With a slightly refreshed cover, a new sleek concealed spine, and additional space for personal reflection, this one-of-a-kind journal is the ultimate resource for today's expecting mother. -- Publisher's website.

You may have waited a long time. You may have tried and tried. Now your chances of having a baby are better than ever! For ten years, Making a Baby has been the definitive source for couples who want to get pregnant, offering vital information on fertility technology, advances in baby-boosting medications, and cutting-edge medical techniques. Written with compassion and clarity, and now with even more tips on the best ways to prepare the body to get pregnant, this invaluable book, in a newly revised and updated edition, reveals how to protect, increase, and extend your fertility. Inside you’ll find • the four basic requirements for reproduction • findings from the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study that explain dietary ways to boost fertility • breakthrough information connecting insulin levels with ovulation • updates on the importance of marine omega-3 fatty acids in your baby’s development • groundbreaking pregnancy advice for women over 35 • news about polycystic ovary syndrome—and the recommended fertility drugs that may temporarily override this condition and boost chances of conception • what every man should know about his long-term reproductive health, including the most recent findings on male infertility This detailed, insightful, and meticulously researched book will help guide you to a wonderful new beginning as a parent!

There is nothing more magical in this world than the moment when life begins its new story. This is the moment when a small miracle awakens in the arms of mother and father, and the whole world reveals its miracles in new colors. Like the pages of a magic book, the life of a pregnant woman is filled with mysteries and surprises. Every moment is a chapter, every movement is an art, and the beating of a small heart is a magic that cannot be described in words. This book is the key to this magical book of life. She invites you on a journey full of mystery and wonder, into a world where the smallest touches become the most important. This is a journey into the world of motherhood and fatherhood, where every day is a new chapter, every minute is an encounter with magic. Here you will find stories about how dreams and hopes are born, about how love and happiness are born. This book is a colorful picture of life, where every color, every note is part of this magical symphony. Let's open the first page of this magical book together and go on an incredible journey, where every moment is filled with the magic of a New Life. In this world, where every step leads to a new beginning, and every beginning carries with it the eternal circle of life, conceiving a child is one of the most magical and mysterious moments. It is like a quiet whisper of nature, a promise of new life, gently emerging in the secret depths of existence. This act of creating new life is the moment when love transcends the visible and becomes a force that can change the world. Conceiving a child is not just a biological process, it is an act of love and hope. This is the moment when two hearts work together to create a miracle, giving the world a new soul. This is the beginning of a journey full of excitement, joy, sometimes fear and uncertainty, but always full of love. And then comes the moment of birth - a solemn and magical event when new life meets the light for the first time. This is the moment when time stops, and the entire universe seems concentrated in this small creature that lies so helplessly in the arms of its mother. The birth of a child is the fulfillment of the meaning of life, the embodiment of love and hope that were inherent at the moment of conception. With this event comes a new responsibility - responsibility for a new life, for this little miracle, which now depends on its parents. This is a responsibility not only for the physical well-being of the child, but also for his emotional and spiritual development. Parents become the first teachers, the first mentors and the first support in this world for their child. And, of course, with the birth of a child comes incredible love - love that knows no boundaries, knows no fatigue and knows no fear. This is love that is stronger than anything in the world, love that is capable of the greatest sacrifices and deeds. This is love that stays with parents for life, grows and develops with the child. Conceiving and giving birth to a child are not just natural stages of life, they are sacred acts full of deep meaning and grandeur. They remind us of the miracle of life, the power of love and how important it is to cherish every moment spent with our children. This is a journey that changes us, makes us better, wiser and happier. In a world where every breath and every step carries the invisible magic of the beginning, the psychological education of a child, starting from the moment of conception and especially in the first year of life, is one of the most significant and subtle threads with which we, adults, weave the fabric of the future. From the moment of conception, when new life barely begins to pulsate in the womb, it already absorbs the essence of the surrounding world through the senses of the mother. The emotional state, thoughts, sensations of the mother become the first colors with which she, perhaps unknown, paints the first images in the mind of her child. Love, calm and harmony surrounding the mother become the basis for the development of a sense of security in the child. When a baby is born, his psychological development takes on a new round. Every touch, every look, every word of the parents is imprinted in the child’s tender memory, forming his ideas about the world, about himself and about those who surround him. In the first year of life, when the baby cannot yet speak, he actively learns to understand the world through emotions and tactile sensations. This is the time when the foundation of trust in the world is laid through the warmth of hands, the tenderness of hugs and the confidence that parents are always there. Mom’s smile, dad’s gentle voice, their calmness and confidence are transmitted to the baby, giving him a feeling of security and anticipation of good things. The importance of psychological education during this period cannot be overestimated. This is the time when the foundations of self-esteem, adaptability, and first social skills are laid. Parents are the first teachers and mentors through whom the child learns to understand himself and others, learns to feel and express his emotions. The love and attention, respect and understanding that a child receives in the first year of his life become the cornerstone of his psychological health and well-being for the rest of his life. This is the foundation on which all his future relationships, his self-confidence and his ability to face difficulties will be built. Thus, psychological education begins long before the first word, the first step, it begins with the first heartbeat in the womb and continues with every moment of the first year of life. It is a mysterious and majestic task to fill this world with love, raising a new soul that will one day make it a better place.

In today's western cultures, the typical pregnancy focuses on the baby to the exclusion of the woman herself, so that the entire experience has become more about preparing for the baby's arrival than looking closely at oneself to prepare emotionally for all of the changes that creating a new life brings. Sacred Pregnancy was written to help the pregnant woman journey within herself to prepare for the birth of her baby. Sacred Pregnancy is a gorgeous four-color book especially created for mothers-to-be to reflect on the many personal milestones of the full gestation period of a pregnancy. With beautiful professional photos that correspond to each topic, Sacred Pregnancy also features a journal space for the pregnant woman to record her thoughts and feelings. Each week the mother-to-be is given information on her baby, her body, and her spirit and is asked to reflect on these via the topic of the week, which touches on a variety of issues such as sexuality, fears about labor, becoming a mother, courage, rite of passage, adornment, body image, meditation, and sisterhood to name a few. Mothers-to-be are invited to look deeply at the issues unique to their journey and find a centered, peaceful place to live their pregnancy fully. Lastly, Sacred Pregnancy includes place for the new mother to record her birth story and a large resource section on various birthing options and supports for pregnant women. “From the spiritual (how to visualize your perfect birth) to the practical (a large section on birthing options), this pregnancy journal is a spiritual adviser and supportive doula all in one.” —Fit Pregnancy magazine For more information, visit the Sacred Pregnancy website.

50 satisfying and nourishing vegan meals—especially for pregnant moms! Being a vegan mother not only means you have to worry about getting the right nutrients for your own body, but for your growing baby as well. The benefits of a vegan diet can be passed down to your baby by following a healthy, well-rounded diet that incorporates the proper nutrients and minerals. With Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy, you’ll learn everything you need to know to nourish and grow a healthy, happy baby. With 50 recipes for satisfying meals and expert advice on getting all the proper nutrition you and your baby need, Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy will keep you and your baby strong for all three trimesters.

Capture the joy of pregnancy with your own keepsake journal Your first pregnancy is an exciting time filled with moments and milestones you’ll want to remember forever. The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Journal will help you record every precious memory as you prepare for the arrival of your little one. From finding out you’re pregnant to the moment you hold your newborn for the first time, this pregnancy journal for first-time moms guides you in chronicling and celebrating your pregnancy journey through: Inspiring quotes and supportive journaling prompts Trimester-by-trimester checklists Space to plan your nursery and brainstorm baby names Scrapbook pages for sonograms, belly photos, and more Appointment tracker and organization tools Plus, you’ll find prenatal size charts along with tips and suggestions for managing your symptoms throughout this pregnancy journal. Start telling your pregnancy story today and create a baby journal you’ll always treasure with The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Journal.