Pregnancy Relationships

She went in with a mission—but he wants her on her knees, marked, and begging for more. Maren I was trained to seduce, infiltrate, and kill—not to feel. But walking into the Crimson Court as a courtesan, I didn’t expect General Urzak Ironmaw to be this brutal. This dominant. This obsessed. Every look, every command pushes me closer to the edge. I'm here to steal the Iron Heart and walk away. But the deeper I get, the more I forget who’s seducing who—and the more I wonder if I want to be caught. Urzak Maren says she’s here to serve, but her eyes tell a different story. She’s ...

The parenthood chapter of life is one that many people feel unprepared for. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Boudreaux’s Butt Paste (a diaper rash company), only 12 percent of first-time parents feel prepared to welcome their newborn. First-time parents often face scrutiny, uncertainty, and challenges in sorting through conflicting information.

Three struggling single moms, three gorgeous billionaires determined to make their Christmas wishes come true… A USA Today bestseller! Book 1: The Perfect Gift Consultant pediatrician Brock King lost his wife to cancer two years ago, and he’s convinced the love he felt for her only comes around once in a lifetime. Then, while visiting the children’s ward, he meets single mom Erin, and suddenly his future doesn’t seem so bleak. Brock offers to take Erin away for her birthday, no strings attached, to give her the perfect gift every single mom would kill for—a night in an exclusive ...

A much-needed antidote to our modern, assembly-line approach to childbirth, this new book is designed as a guide for all who wish to participate in the wondrous process of bringing new life into the world. Its ideas derive from two sources: the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with its emphasis on body, mind, and spirit, and the latest Western scientific prenatal research.

Getting knocked up by my grumpy old boss was never my plan. Newly single, I treat myself to a night out and end up naked in a mysterious man's bed. When I start a new job as an executive assistant to the CEO of a successful tech company, I'm horrified to find that my boss is the same jerk I just spent the night with. He tries to get rid of me by making me look inept in front of everyone but I'm determined to prove myself. I still can't deny my overwhelming attraction to him. He's always impeccably dressed with perfect hair that begs me to run my fingers through it. When he looks at me, I ...

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 foetal development to how your hormones prepare you for birth, Q&As with experts and mums will help put your mind at ease. The Day-by-day Pregnancy Book also breaks down the 12 hours post-delivery with an hour-by-hour account, and the day-by-day format continues for the first two weeks of life with a newborn baby.

En este libro, Daniela Merchant Careaga brinda las fases fisiológicas de un plan de alimentación para mujeres embarazadas y las que amamantan, así como para el bebé hasta su primer año de vida. Describe paso a paso y con ejemplos cómo calcular los requerimientos energéticos y nutricionales para diseñar este plan. Los datos y recomendaciones que esta obra ofrece se basan en valores recomendados para la población mexicana y en consensos internacionales.

When we talk about pregnancy, we too often end up talking clinically and sentimentally. Pregnancy is medical details and a whirl of emotions. It is vitamins and baby showers and feelings. But it is so much more. In Showing, Agnes Howard takes us beyond clinical reductionism and fluffy sentimentality to show us how to take pregnancy seriously as hard but important work. It is not just a bodily process, she argues, but an active work of care - one that underscores the generosity and mutual dependence we all require in order to live.

Sienna I should have known better. Should have never taken the invitation to the Midnight Ball, where masked strangers grope and grind under candlelight, where the scent of omega heat lingers like sin. But I wanted to feel something. Anything. Instead, I found them. Jasper. Cold. Unyielding. The one who takes control. Cade. Arrogant. Ruthless. The one who makes me burn. Elias. Quiet. Deadly. The one who watches from the dark. They smell me before they see me. An omega alone in a den of alphas. And the second their eyes lock on me, I know. I’m prey. A prize to be caught, to be claimed, to ...

50 Things to Know About Having a Baby on a Budget, by Justin Paolo Interno, offers an approach to live a less stressful family life. This audiobook explains more specific strategies to assist you get through the phase of spending manically for your baby’s immediate requirements. Also, this will specify infant materials to help you decide on smarter financial choices.

Mellie has always been the reliable friend, the good student, the doting daughter. But when an unspeakable act leads her to withdraw from everyone she loves, she is faced with a life-altering choice - a choice she must face alone. Lise stands up - and speaks out - for what she believes in. And when she notices Mellie acting strangely, she gets caught up in trying to save her…all while trying to protect her own secret. One that might be the key to helping Mellie.

She was captured to be broken—but he claimed her to make her burn. Riven I was supposed to be another body in the arena, a human meant to bleed, to submit, to entertain. But I never broke—not for the Chainmaster, not for the crowds, and not for the massive orc forced to take me in front of them. Brakkar is brutal, scarred, and terrifying… but he didn’t hurt me. He protected me. Held me. Burned for me. I swore I’d use him to escape. I never expected to fall. Brakkar I’ve killed for survival. Fucked for show. Bled for the crowd. But the moment they threw Riven at my feet, ...

It's no secret that raising two babies at once has its challenges, but with the right preparation you can conquer fears for good. You Can Two! delivers essential information and practical prep strategies to get expecting parents ready for the joys of twinfancy. From mental and emotional prep to feeding, and everything in between, this action-oriented guide covers the broad spectrum of how to tackle the first few months after your babies arrive.

So you're making a person...and no one will stop telling you what to do about it. Your friends, your neighbors, your Uber driver - everyone is giving you unsolicited advice, to which Beth and Jackie say: F--k advice! There's no "right" way to be pregnant or a new mom, only stretchy pants to be worn and choices to be made. This guide asks and answers all the essential questions, such as: Should I have an unmedicated or drugged-out birth? (Up to you!) Will I have time to pee as a new mom? (Maybe!) How do I avoid hating my partner? (That's more complicated.)

Jenny Mollen is a writer and actress living in New York. Until two years ago, her life was exciting, sexy, a little eccentric, and 100 percent impulsive. She had a husband who embraced her crazy - who understood her need to occasionally stalk around the house in his ex-girlfriend's old beach caftans and to invite their drug dealer to Passover seder (so he wouldn't feel like they were using him only for drugs). Then they had their son, Sid, and overnight Jenny was forced to grow up: to be responsible, to brush her hair, to listen to her voice mail.

Are you pregnant and feeling anxious about giving birth? Or maybe you're already a mom and would like to have a more positive birth experience the next time around. Hypnobirthing affirmations may be just what you need. This gentle, holistic approach to childbirth can help you relax and focus on your birthing goals. Listen to these affirmations before you give birth and during delivery as a way to help you relax and relieve some of the tension before your little one arrives.

I’ve been shoved into a hearse after delivering flowers to my hot, saucy neighbor, who also happens to be a Mafia hitman. My older captor, Frank, is my polar opposite. He has a sizzling body and a devilish smile that exudes a mysterious charm, igniting conflicting emotions within me. In a dimly lit church parking lot, I submit to my desires and let Frank explore every inch of me. He knows how to use his killer hands, and the chemistry between us is electrifying. Then, against my will, I’m forced into a fake marriage and ordered to undertake a dangerous assignment at a Mafia summit, or ...

She ran once. Now, in the chaos of Mardi Gras, her alphas have come to claim what’s theirs. Nora thought she could disappear in the madness of Mardi Gras, just another face in the masked crowds, lost in the music and heat of New Orleans. But the past is never far behind. Silas. Reid. Callum. Three towering alphas. Three men who once hunted her through the deep forests of Oregon. She barely escaped them then, her body aching for something she refused to name. But now, they’ve found her again, their eyes dark with hunger, their bodies moving through the revelry like predators scenting ...

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.

She came to heal. Instead she’s being hunted, watched, and devoured. Emily flees to the Highlands to build a retreat. A new life. A place to soothe the ache in her chest and the shame in her body. But the estate she leases comes with more than storm clouds and a crumbling outbuilding. It comes with three landlords. Angus, the laird with an ice-chip stare and a voice made for orders. He sees her weakness and wants to punish it. Rory, the charming brother who touches too easily and offers comfort she shouldn’t crave. Lachlan, the reclusive botanist who watches her quietly and leaves gifts...