Peripartum care is part of the routine practice of family doctors, midwives and obstetricians, but for mothers childbirth is a momentous and sometimes traumatic experience. Without proper care and understanding even mild emotional distress may be prolonged, whilst more serious problems can result in lasting damage to the mother, her family and particularly to the psychological development of the child. This book provides authoratative and practical guidance for all professionals involved in perinatal care in both the hospital and the community. The skills it advocates recognise the...

How do you mix business with pleasure? In Cooking on Purpose, author and executive chef of The Kitchen Table Catering Company, Diana Riley, shares her secret: by persistently walking in one's God-given purpose. Having tried several times to give up her dream, Riley realized through valuable experience, challenging obstacles, and a supportive family that she was meant to cook, not only for herself, but for others.

Now, Riley is sharing her gift of cooking with everyone as she walks us through her journey to becoming an entrepreneurial chef and discovering her divine purpose,...