Pregnancy Parents

The harrowing story of 14-year-old Kathleen who faces betrayal by a trusted family priest in a close-knit 1970s Catholic community and incarceration in an institution for "fallen women." Imagine the shame when you can't even tell the truth to those you love and they banish you to Ireland to have your baby in secret. How will poor Kathleen ever recover from her ordeal?This is a dramatic and heartbreaking story about the joys and tests of motherhood and the power of love, friendship and family ties spanning several decades. Years later, another mother, Faye, grapples with her own challenges ...

Count down your pregnancy day by day with advice from a team of experts for every stage of your baby's development. Including advice on non-invasive prenatal testing and ways to adapt special diets during pregnancy, The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book provides a comprehensive look at every week of pregnancy. From early fetal development to how your hormones prepare you for birth, Q&As with experts and moms will help put your mind at ease.

We've discovered the incredible benefits of having a stay-at-home parent, and it's a game-changer! Imagine a lifestyle where you can fully embrace your role as a wife and mother without the stress of a full-time job. This book is your ultimate guide to making the transition from working woman to full-time mother. You and your children deserve the best, and this book will show you how!You'll learn How your family benefits if you stay home Budgeting to live on one income How to earn money while staying home Self-care for stay-at-home moms Misconceptions about stay-at-home moms Questions to ...

Doulas empower mothers to plan for and secure the birthing experiences they want. Lindsey Bliss provides the resources for creating a sound birth plan and having a positive childbirth experience.

While exploring her new home, a young girl named Coraline unlocks a door to reveal a hidden passage. Intrigued, she ventures deep into a mysterious mirror realm, a world eerily similar yet darkly different from her own. There another mother and another father greet her, and they want her to stay and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go.

The only evidence-based, up-to-date fertility guide for queer people from an experienced health care provider, this is also the first to be transgender inclusive and body-positive. Here, queer prospective parents will find sound advice for navigating complex medical, social and financial decisions. Trusted fertility midwife Kristin Liam Kali walks you through the baby-making process.

When you find out you will be a parent, you realize you have no idea what you have gotten yourself into. You sway between the confidence of being the best parent to your baby and self-doubt of failing your little one. It only becomes more daunting as you learn so many things no one ever talked to you about.

I know Tuck Monroe is trouble the second I walk in to interview for the nanny position. Six-four and covered in tattoos, he's distractingly hot. He's also grumpy as hell. But I need to pay for school, so I take a job as his daughter's live-in caretaker and move into the apartment above his garage. I fall hard for Katie, his adorable four-year-old. But I never expected to fall for my new boss, who's a decade older than I am. Turns out there's a heart of gold beneath Tuck's broody exterior, one I work to reveal bit by bit.

This book gives you a comprehensive understanding of how your baby is developing week for week, as well as what it is you should do to ensure you have a healthy and successful pregnancy. Are you planning to get pregnant and are suspecting that you could be pregnant, or have already confirmed that you are pregnant? If either of these is true, congratulations - you are about to become a mother.

While researching a story that will make or break her career, she finds the man who can change her life forever - the Son of a Preacher I never thought I’d have to choose between Truth and Love… until I met Austin Jones. See, I’m a reporter, and I get a big assignment to investigate the mega church that Austin’s father runs. In order to dig up the richest dirt, I’m getting close to Austin – flirting, going to services, whatever it takes. As I dig deeper into Austin’s life, I realize how great he is… Handsome, smart, and on top of all that he’s got a truly beautiful soul. ...

One night with my brothers best friend and I’m no longer just the annoying younger sister… I never expected to have a one-night stand with him. Mason Roberts is my brother best friend The storm clouds my sunshine, Grumpiest man on earth. I wanted to forget it ever happened…but it was too amazing.. Now he needs a fake fiancé to keep custody of his son, and I want to help. But my brother disowns me and kills Mason if he ever finds out about us. when feelings are thrown to the mix, and what was supposed to be pretend becomes real. an already messy situation becomes a whole lot worse. ...

The million-copy bestseller by “the man who remade motherhood” (TIME) has now been revised, expanded, and bought thoroughly up-to-date. The Searses draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and parents to provide comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of infant care. The Sears Baby Book focuses on the essential needs of babies—eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort—as it addresses the questions of greatest concern to today's parents.

With pregnancy comes a flood of emotions as you anticipate the birth of your little one. Your mind wonders immensely about the various stages, what to expect, and how to do all the right things to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. The goal of this book is to help you stay healthy, find support, locate excellent prenatal care, learn about your nutritional options, understand the importance of maternal care, and give you advice that reflects your preferences and helps you prioritize your baby.

When Rio is sent to live with a grandmother he barely knows in California, he feels completely alone. Then he makes a new friend on the foggy beach—a girl named Marina, who teaches him about the massive grey whales that migrate nearby. As Rio grows to love the whales, he discovers that his mother loved them, too. He’s suddenly sure that if he can somehow find a way to connect her with these gentle giants – and especially with a particular whale named White Beak – she will get better and come to join him in California.

The greatest fear in pregnancy is that something will go wrong.First part of a hugely popular series (over 100,000 copies sold) We put our faith in the professionals, but they are not beyond making tragic and major errors of judgement. Dive into this gripping tale inspired by true events where two lives collide in a dramatic twist of fate due to an unimaginable medical error. The thalidomide scandal of the 1950s/1960s. All her life, Rona has yearned for motherhood, but it has been denied to her. She tries not to obsess about her misfortune––but it's difficult keeping her emotions in ...

Get Ready to Embrace Fatherhood with Confidence: The Ultimate Guide for First-Time Dads Are you feeling a mix of excitement and nerves as you prepare to become a dad for the first time? You're not alone—many soon-to-be dads feel the same way. But here's the good news: this guide is designed to help you thrive, from the first positive pregnancy test to your baby’s first steps. For First-Time Dads: Do you find yourself overwhelmed by conflicting advice? Unsure how to support your partner during pregnancy? Worried about balancing work, life, and impending fatherhood? This book has got you ...

Are you about to be a first-time dad? Overwhelmed with worries and uncertainties? This guide is your compass to navigate the challenges of fatherhood confidently.

Jolly is 17. She can't really spell. She doesn't have much of a job. And she has two little kids from two different, absent fathers. Jolly knows she can't cope with Jilly and Jeremy all by herself. So she posts a notice on the school ­bulletin board: BABYSITTER NEEDED BAD. No one replies but Verna LaVaughn, who's only 14. How much help can she be? For a while, Jolly, Jilly, Jeremy, and LaVaughn are an extraordinary family. Then LaVaughn takes the first steps toward building her own future, and Jolly begins the long, slow process of turning the lemons of her life into lemonade.

So, you’re getting ready to become a first-time dad. Do you know what to expect? There are a lot of pregnancy books out there, but the majority of them are aimed towards moms. Let’s be honest—they are the ones giving birth, but it would be nice if dads had a good idea of what they could expect. That’s why this pregnancy book for first time dads is what you need. Just thinking about the pregnancy week by week seems daunting, but there's nothing really to worry about when you have support, something which this book aims to provide.

Description: Parenting is a rewarding and challenging journey, filled with ups and downs. But for new parents, the emotional challenges can be overwhelming. That's where "Parenting: Emotional Wellness for New Parents" comes in. This practical, inspiring guide is packed with tips and strategies for navigating the emotional challenges of parenting and finding support in your journey. From managing stress and anxiety, to building a support network, you'll learn how to take care of your emotional well-being so you can be the best parent possible. You'll discover: The emotional challenges of ...