First Pregnancy

"Pregnancy for First Time Moms Simplified" is the essential guide every expectant mother needs to navigate the beautiful, but sometimes overwhelming, journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. Based on author Heng Ou's own postpartum experience with zuo yuezi, a set period of “confinement”, in which a woman remains at home focusing on healing and bonding with her baby, The First Forty Days revives the lost art of caring for the mother after birth.

Being a great first-time dad doesn’t mean being perfect. It means having the tools you need to be a supportive partner during and after pregnancy - which is exactly what We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook is all about. From heartburn and headaches to birth and breastfeeding, We’re Pregnant! features practical, action-oriented pregnancy advice from the author of the Dad or Alive blog, Adrian Kulp, a (once clueless) dad who’s been there and done that - three times, in fact!

A 360-degree guide to pregnancy for first-time parents—demystify your doubts and make healthy choices for yourself and your baby. From the wild surprise that brings tears of joy to a gradual, somewhat anxious, realization that things are going to change, pregnancy is a roller-coaster of emotions, expectations, and the promise of a new life.

Originally published under the title: Conceived & Deceived by Abbie Grace (author) For the Longest Time I Thought These Kinds of Things Only Happened to Other People But... Surprise! And the surprises just keep coming on a day that would be ordinarily just another day. I just got the promotion of a lifetime at my dream job... It should have been the happiest time in my life... only it wasn't. There is something I want more. But the odds are not in my favor. You might say I'm up against impossible odds, the kind of odds that can never be overcome the way I wish they could. There's only one ...

Pregnancy is an amazing time of life. As a new first-time mother, you may be anxious and confused about what to expect. This guidebook is going to provide you with the information you need to know for every step of your pregnancy.

This cover-to-cover (including the cover!) new edition is filled with must-have information, advice, insight, and tips for a new generation of moms and dads. With What to Expect’s trademark warmth, empathy, and humor, it answers every conceivable question expecting parents could have, including dozens of new ones based on the ever-changing pregnancy and birthing practices and choices they face. Advice for dads is fully integrated throughout the book.

📘 2025 Edition – Updated with the Latest Newborn Care Strategies + 5 Exclusive Bonuses to Help You Thrive as a First-Time Dad! 🎁 Looking for a meaningful gift for a dad-to-be? This guide helps him support her through pregnancy—and confidently navigate baby’s first year. Introducing The Complete Guide for First-Time Dads—A Supportive, Expert-Backed Companion to Help You Navigate Pregnancy, Newborn Care, and Embrace Fatherhood with Confidence. Are you overwhelmed by everything you need to know to support your partner during pregnancy and labor? Do you worry about handling diaper...

The Second Baby Book examines all the questions and issues Sarah herself faced second time around as well as sharing the experiences of the many parents who have sought her advice. It also highlights what scientific studies reveal about such issues as the spacing of children and the differences between first and second births. Practical, insightful and honest, this book will help you understand the challenges ahead, but, more importantly, it will equip you to meet them with knowledge, confidence and a sense of excitement for the future.

Don't you wish Childbirth was a joyous, quick and pain-free occasion? Instead women are subjected to increased contraction pain due to restricted movement, long inductions with pit and pushing positions that instigate tearing. For twenty years, veteran Childbirth Educator Mindy Cockeram has been educating pregnant woman about how to avoid labor pitfalls. Let her help you unravel the secrets to a faster and easier birth. You will find answers to the following: How to Aim for the Kind of Labor You Want Losing the Fear and Keeping the Risks in Perspective Understanding the Labor 'Roadmap' ...

From the first positive pregnancy test to the heartwarming moments of bonding with your little one… prepare yourself for the remarkable journey of becoming a first-time mom. The road to motherhood is an extraordinary adventure, especially for first-time moms. When you see those two lines on the pregnancy test or hear it from the doctor, you feel incredibly excited. It's like your heart is dancing with joy, and you can't stop smiling. But as the pregnancy progresses, your body undergoes remarkable changes, and with them comes a whirlwind of emotions.

After dating for a month, Johnny can't stand his neighbor Shelly. She's so dramatic about everything, and it's getting on his last nerve. Her daughter Anastasia however, is an absolute peach, and he can't take his eyes off her. She's bright eyed, agreeable, and very flirtatious, her mere presence effortlessly dragging his mind to the dirtiest of places. Following the breakup, she starts showing up at his house, and isn't shy about what she wants to happen. She's never done it, and wants her first time to be with someone older and more experienced.

Eva and Jay's secret attraction has always been understood between them. Their flirtation is subtle, but undeniable. The only reason they haven't given in is because of their age difference and relationship dynamic. He's her best friend's dad, and she's never done it. They shouldn't even be considering it, but attraction is an impulse beyond our control, and neither of them has any problem sneaking around in order to finally release the pent up tension between them. But no matter how discrete they are, certain consequences are impossible to hide...

Sierra seemingly has it all, a well paying job as an influencer, a nice house, and all of the free time in the world but no one to spend it with. Jack is finally released from prison after seven long years, and he's starting completely from scratch. He hitchhikes into town, and is shocked when he sees Sierra, the daughter of his former friend and boss. They strike up a conversation, and he can feel all of the pent up tension coming to the surface as he admires her beauty. Every fiber in his being is telling him that he wants her, but he tries playing it cool like it's not the only thing on ...

Matt's girlfriend insists he get his fertility checked, and they go to the doctor together. They're silent in the exam room, as Matt feels a bit awkward about it. Their eyes bulge as Nurse Kelly enters the room, scantily clad and flaunting her curvy assets without shame. Matt fights his urge to stare, but can't help his body's natural reaction to her heaving distractions, and it's apparent the moment she asks him to disrobe. After asking his girlfriend to leave, Nurse Kelly locks the door, and removes her top. She wants their checkup to be thorough, as she just escaped from quarantine after...

My aim in golf is as good as my taste in guys—crooked and always getting me into trouble. That’s why I’m dreading this golf tournament that my boss is dragging me to. But when I’m shuffling through the forest on the third hole, I find something more than just my lost ball. I find Eli Cline. And he is the definition of trouble. It doesn’t take long for this possessive hottie to become full-blown obsessed with me, but I’m not about to make it easy on him. I’m going to torture him all day. But at night, it’s going to be a different story. Because I just might let this hot rich ...

James is so deprived in the bedroom that they've turned blue, as his girlfriend Bailey has almost no libido. When her best friend Angela breaks up with her boyfriend, she invites her over for a sleepover and a movie to help her feel better. His hard tension draws Angela's attention, and they start touching under the sheets with Bailey too immersed in the movie to notice. When she goes to the bathroom, the heat boils over, and lines are crossed. Bailey is surprisingly okay with it, and tells them to go ahead and get it out of their systems, having no idea the Pandora's box she's opening. ...

Are you expecting a baby or planning to be soon and unsure of how to navigate your journey toward birth and motherhood? Are you overwhelmed by all the decisions you will have to make, and want to learn how to make important decisions that will come up during pregnancy and birth?

Taylor Hockey has been my life for as long as I can remember. It kept me out of trouble growing up, It gave me purpose. I didn’t think I was missing anything. The ice, the family, the girls…. What more could a man in his prime need. Well, her, apparently. She took my interest instantly, and deep down, I knew she was the one. She was the light I never knew I needed. But after a night full of passion, she was gone. I spent months trying to find her, only to realize she was right underneath my nose, Being kept away from me by someone the team trusted and now, she no longer trusts me. ...

The fourth title in Dawn Dais' popular parenting series, The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy is quite possibly the funniest and most heartfelt yet. After all, pregnancy is not all about scanning Pinterest for baby shower themes and registering for ironic onesies, and sometimes the less flattering aspects of gestation have a way of dimming a bit of that so-called pregnancy glow. Not to worry! Dawn is here, ready to shepherd you through the experience of one human body taking on the task of growing another human body.