Why It Matters

Antenatal classes, hypnobirthing or yoga? Home, hospital or birth centre? Breast or bottle, or both? Attachment parenting or parent-led routine? Co-sleeping or their own room? Spoon-feeding or baby-led weaning? Parenting in the 21st century can seem complex and overwhelming, with contradictory articles in the press, one-sided, heavily edited TV shows and endless social media commentary making it hard to find a balanced view.

With more than 25 titles in print, and more in the pipeline, Pinter & Martin’s Why It Matters series steers a course through this sea of information, providing a succinct, balanced and evidence-based introduction to each subject and giving parents a firm framework from which to make confident, informed decisions. With concise, readable text, and an up-to-date perspective that brings new ideas into the mainstream, the books appeal to a wide range of readers, including new parents, health professionals and all those with an interest in birth and parenting.

With a team of talented authors – including many first-time writers and experts in their field – and a wide range of thought-provoking titles, the Why It Matters series has become an invaluable guide to the ins-and-outs of modern parenting.

The Why It Matters series editor is Susan Last.