Pregnancy Relationships

Pediatrician and twin-mom, Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais, offers expert advice for raising healthy, well-adjusted twins and triplets in this fully revised and updated third edition. Her guidance will help parents of multiples prepare for their babies' arrival, weather the first few months of infancy, manage toddlerhood, and help establish individual identities through the school-age and teenage years. The combination of sound medical advice and real-world experience will give twin-parents the direction and reassurance that they need.

Part memoir, part guide, this personal and deeply informative account of one woman's gripping journey through the global fertility industry in search of the solution to her own "unexplained infertility" exposes eye-opening information about the medical, financial, legal, scientific, emotional, and ethical issues at stake.

In this data-driven birth book, award-winning childbirth writer and educator Henci Goer brings her 30-plus years of experience analyzing the obstetric research to the table, delivering the most thorough synthesis on the market. Yet she structures the book thoughtfully so you can take in information however suits you. Dig into every detail or skip to the summaries. Henci creates a judgment-free zone where you're in the driver's seat. You're the best person to decide what's right for you. Here's your opportunity to get the data. Make a plan. And take charge of your birth.

The pregnancy’s over and the baby’s here…what’s a dad supposed to do? Put your other new dad books away - We’re Parents! is going to help you be the best dad (and partner) you can be. Wondering how to burp your newborn? Not sure how to get them to try solids? Desperate to get them to sleep? Adrian Kulp (a four-time dad himself) offers fast, fun, and easy-to-digest advice that other new dad books don’t, making it simple for you to step up and do your part as a brand-new dad.

Las Vegas. October 1985. This is the story of how a King claimed his Queen. When I was a recent college grad, I had a dying hotel dropped in my lap. Between rolling up my sleeves and saving the family business, falling in love was the last thing on my mind. Then she walked in. Fiona Garland. Nevada’s sweetheart. The daughter of Senator Richard Garland, my father’s life-long rival. To say she was untouchable would be an understatement. Fiona, apparently, didn’t get that memo. Their feud is their feud, she said. I don’t see why we can’t be friends. But friends don’t look at each ...

Soon-to-be dad, congratulations on adding another member to your family—albeit a smelly and very demanding addition. (You’ll soon discover this if it's your first time around the block.) However, that’s a topic for another book. For now, we must help you help your wife while your little one is growing in her tummy.

Zachary Watson has finally become a success with his new movie, Metal Wolf, sky-rocketing his career. He’s beat his past addictions, and the future looks bright. That is if he can find somebody to pretend to be in a relationship with. Because he’s got a producer who will kill his career if he finds out that Zach is just blowing off his nephew. Reggie Armstrong was once a part of the hit boy band, Urban Howl. Now, he’s trapped in a life that’s going nowhere, until a chance encounter with Zach has him posing as the movie star’s lover. What neither of them counted on is that while ...

Science has revealed that everything consists of energy; your emotions are energy in motion, and each thought produces a distinct energetic frequency. But have you ever thought about how this energy influences your pregnancy? As you delve into Mel Braun's innovative approach to pregnancy and motherhood, you will gain valuable insights into how energy and emotions impact not only you but also your baby. The essential practices outlined in this book will empower you to shift your mindset, motivate you to look beyond the surface, and help you release the obstacles that are holding you back.

¿Tener un embarazo saludable es tu prioridad? Entonces sigue leyendo.... Está esperando su paquete de alegría y quiere asegurarse de darle a su bebé el mejor comienzo posible y de que haya tanta información disponible. Debes estar preguntándote....

Macey leaned into his touch. She didn’t believe him, that this would make her produce milk, but it did feel incredible. Feeling thirsty? Maybe you need a nice, thick, creamy dose of the sweetest milk you'll ever taste. Milk that came fresh from the swollen, engorged source. After all, these new mamas need relief, and there's only one way they're gonna get that release they crave. Evelyn Wren is here to deliver the creamy erotic encounters that you need. This special, limited-time-only collection of short stories includes three of her most popular tales. Inside you'll find: Milk N' Cookies...

Breastfeeding moms will tell you milk makin' comes with health and convenience benefits - and a million questions. Lactivate! is a judgment-free advice book with the latest knowledge of breastfeeding, supporting you to make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

A reckless proposal, a pair of star-struck lovers, and a bad case of regret… What happens when ‘I do’ becomes, ‘Maybe I shouldn’t have?’ Lance ‘Trophy’ Cavanaugh had it all. Freedom, a lifestyle that allowed him to travel, and the ability to fly his plane regularly. Fleet Week was not high on his list of thrilling things to do, but this was one excursion he would never forget. Stephanie Wood was traveling with friends, chancing upon a sight she would never forget - the Navy ships pulling into New York Harbor. The parades, the celebrations, and the excitement were enchanting,...

It seems like every time a new mother turns on her computer, radio, or television she is greeted with news of yet another scientific study about infancy. Ignoring good information isn't the right course, but just how does one tell the difference between solid studies, preliminary results, and snake oil? In this friendly guide through the science of infancy, Science of Mom blogger and PhD scientist Alice Callahan explains how nonscientist mothers can learn the difference between hype and evidence.

Prepare your teen for life's important conversations in just 7 days without awkward dinner table moments! Are you worried about your teen navigating puberty, dating, and relationships without the right information? Do you wish there was a way to guide them without the discomfort of "the talk"? Are you eager to empower them with knowledge but unsure where to start? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many parents and guardians feel overwhelmed by the prospect of addressing these topics. Sex Education for Teenagers provides an approachable, comprehensive guide to help your teen make informed ...

La maternidad es una etapa desconocida, llena de mitos y miedos, si eres madre primeriza. Y si quieres amamantar a tu bebé, debes saber que se puede aprender a dar el pecho, que no es un acto instintivo. Disponer de información y apoyo es vital para poder decidir sobre cada aspecto de la lactancia. Somos la leche responde a las preguntas más frecuentes que se puede hacer una madre primeriza: ¿Cómo me preparo para la lactancia? ¿Qué pasa si mi bebé no se agarra bien o no gana peso? ¿Hasta cuándo debo dar el pecho y cuándo se recomienda el destete?

Raise self-confident, self-reliant children using the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) approach. Your baby knows more than you think. That's the heart of the principles and teachings of Magda Gerber, founder of RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers), and Educaring. Baby Knows Best is based on Gerber's belief in babies' natural abilities to develop at their own pace, without coaxing from helicoptering or hovering parents. The Educaring Approach helps parents see their infants as competent people with a growing ability to communicate, problem-solve, and self-soothe.

Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a new reflection on a theme specific to the ground covered at that stage. From one milestone to the next, she helps us unearth the spiritual treasures buried within the physical experiences of childbearing. These are gifts of love from a merciful God who reaches out to us, making a perilous expedition into a path of salvation.

"Really, Lori, look at the size of these babies." Susan held her breasts. "They get sore, and the weight has really put a strain on my back." New mama Susan is absolutely thrilled when her husband indulges her in a gift certificate for a post-natal massage. Little does she know, he knows the masseuse personally and Susan's in for more than a back rub! Before Susan knows what's happening, she's learning to enjoy her new, cream-filled breasts in ways she never thought possible. Psst... We can't tell you anymore here. Take a peak inside and let Evelyn Wren satisfy all of your most forbidden ...

One omega, three ruthless alphas, and a Mardi Gras night dripping with secrets, heat, and sin. Camille Tonight, I'm done hiding. I've spent years locking away this aching secret, binding myself, denying my body's need. But Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a dangerous night to break free. The city pulses around me—music, lust, shadows—and when three masked alphas corner me, all my careful control shatters. Their touch ignites something raw, primal, unstoppable. I'm terrified of what they make me feel, yet I crave the ruin they promise. Julien The moment she walks in, I know she's ours. I ...

Her shame was his leverage. His hunger was her prison. Their love was their redemption. Isla Ochoa, a struggling Omega at TBD University, fights to keep her head above water in the cutthroat academic world, but a rare, stress-induced condition—lactation—threatens to unravel her carefully guarded life. When Professor Dean Cooper, a commanding Alpha with a cruel streak, discovers her humiliating secret, he seizes it as the perfect weapon to bind her to him. Blackmailed into becoming his research assistant on a remote field trip, Isla is thrust into a twisted game of power and possession, ...