Exploring Pregnancy: Reading Maps: Kanawha County Public Library

In the Womb

From the moment of conception, every human embryo embarks on an incredible nine-month journey of development. Now, cutting-edge technology makes it possible for National Geographic Channel's "In the Womb" to open a window into the hidden world of the fetus and explore each trimester in amazing new detail.

The Business of Being Born

"Birth is a miracle, a rite of passage, a natural part of life." But birth is also big business. Compelled to explore the subject after the delivery of her first child, actress Ricki Lake recruits filmmaker Abby Epstein to question the way American women have babies.

Yoga for Your Pregnancy

Prenatal expert Kristen Eykel presents two yoga practices designed to energize, strengthen, relax and rejuvenate expectant mothers.

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Pregnancy for Dummies

618.2 PREGNANC

Introduces you to real-life couples experiencing the challenges and rewards of pregnancy.

Shiva Rea Mama and Baby Yoga

613.7046 SHIVA

Presents three yoga routines designed to help the new mother regain her pre-pregnancy shape while bonding with her newborn baby.

Prenatal Yoga with Desi Bartlett

618.24 PRENATAL

This gentle yoga practice can be used throughout pregnancy to build strength and stamina, reduce stress and fatigue and connect body and mind. Celebrated yoga and fitness talent Desi Bartlett starts with meditation exercises, followed by floor and standing sequences.

Nutrition During Pregnancy

618.242 NUTRITIO

Host Kara Korhonen - a registered dietitian and mom - answers all of your prenatal food and nutrition questions. Her approach to education makes learning fun and entertaining. She discusses weight gain, critical nutrients for each trimester, foods to limit or avoid, physical activity and much more.

Growing Green Babies

333.7 GROWING

Sara Snow and other sustainable lifestyle experts share tips and info on how to have a natural pregnancy and raise a green bundle of joy.

9 Magical Months

618.24 NINE

This is the prenatal class you can take home. We follow three moms-to-be through each amazing trimester of pregnancy. Find out what to expect physically and emotionally, how to have a healthy pregnancy, your maternity rights and benefits, shopping for maternity and baby essentials and much, much more.

10 Minute Solution: Prenatal Pilates

618.244 TEN

Everyone can find at least 10 minutes in their day. This DVD contains five dynamic workouts, each 10 minutes long, which are designed to help you stay fit and healthy throughout your pregnancy.

Kathy Smith Pregnancy Workout

618.244 KATHY

Kathy will show how to improve your strength and stamina safely in order to prepare your body for the demands of labor and delivery. Learn to strengthen the muscles in your arms, legs, hips and of course the muscles that run deep in your abdominals.