Böcker i Pinter & Martin Why it Matters-serien

An authoritative, friendly and accessible look at the debate on infant feeding, offering parents and health professionals evidence-based information on why breastfeeding matters.

Evidence-based information about formula feeding as safely and effectively as possible.

A guide through the confusion and challenges surrounding infant tongue-tie.

Recognising the emotional impact not breastfeeding can have on women and helping them heal.

Why Baby Loss Matters explores how we can best support those experiencing heartbreak and suffering.

A nuanced and revealing discussion of what it means to be a mother in modern society.

Parenting at night is as important as parenting during daylight hours, and yet when our children wake up at night we often label this a sleep 'problem'. Why Your Baby's Sleep Matters is a comprehensive discussion of night-time nurturing, dispelling common myths surrounding how infant and child sleep 'should' be in a gentle and informative way.

Wearing a baby, in a sling or other carrier, has proven practical and emotional benefits for both babies and their parents. Why Babywearing Matters explains the philosophy of babywearing, along with the practicalities of how to use slings and other carriers, in a lively, friendly and informative way.

Why Induction Matters offers parents the knowledge to make their own informed decisions on induction.

Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter is the perfect introduction to understanding the complex forces that govern what many think of as a simple choice to breastfeed or not.

A concise, authoritative and friendly introduction to starting solids.

Helping mothers-to-be and their supporters understand the safest and most beneficial ways of exercising during and after pregnancy.

A clear discussion of the reality of modern home birth.

Depression rates in new parents are soaring - but why is the seemingly joyful event of new parenthood causing so much suffering? Why Postnatal Depression Matters explores the stresses and strains on new parents in society today, and explains how valuing new parents and their babies is the key to a more loving, connected world.

Oxytocin plays an important biological role in parents and their newborn babies.

Why Mothers' Medication Matters addresses common misunderstandings that surround the use of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Offering evidence-based, expert and helpful advice, this is essential reading for mothers and healthcare providers.

Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter explores the rights of women in pregnancy and birth, and offers information and support for mothers, caregivers and campaigners working to improve birth practices and birth experiences.