Pregnancy Relationships

Revealing her own soul-filled journey from miscarriage to mothering her three sons into adulthood, Kent offers an intimate and comprehensive guide to accessing the energy medicine within the female body. Drawing on her work with thousands of women and the energy of the pelvic bowl, Kent teaches you how to navigate the wild path of motherhood with the creative potential of your center and the profound medicine it contains for birth, birth trauma, generational trauma, and all aspects of being a mother and living creatively.

When your baby dies, you find yourself in a life you never expected. And even though pregnancy and infant loss are common, they're not common to you. Instead, you feel like a stranger in your own body, surrounded by well-meaning people who often don't know how to support you. In Unexpecting, bereaved mom Rachel Lewis is the friend you never knew you'd need, walking you through the unique grief of baby loss. When nothing about life after loss makes sense...this book will.

One in three births is traumatic. It doesn’t have to be that way. Rebecca planned to give birth at the hospital affiliated with her university. But hospital practices and policies that were more than 20 years out of date left her with complications that seemed preventable. Embark on a journey with Rebecca as she exposes the stark realities of institutional care during childbirth and reveals inspirational solutions for parents and professionals alike.

“Do you want to see your surprise?” Melody asked, in a teasing voice. “I haven’t seen it yet?” Gregory thought that the wine was the surprise. “I’ve got something special for dessert,” his pretty wife cooed back at him. 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-...

He was off-limits, older, and forbidden—but I let him ruin me anyway. Cassie I came back to Shotgun Peaks to take over the bar my father left behind—not to fall for Reid Maddox, the brooding mountain man who practically raised me. He’s too old, too gruff, too dangerous. But one look from him strips away everything I swore I wouldn’t feel. The way he touches me, claims me, owns me—I can’t quit him, even when the town starts to whisper. Reid Cassie Lane was never supposed to be mine. She was off-limits, a walking reminder of every promise I made to her father. But now she’s all ...

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 ...

Childbirth can be an empowering and positive experience that you treasure for the rest of your life. KG Hypnobirthing teaches simple and gentle techniques that have a profound effect on you and on your baby.KG Hypnobirthing can reduce the need for pain relief and shorten labor, and you are more likely to experience a natural, calm, comfortable birth. It actively involves the father or partner; you will both learn skills to instill confidence about the birth and your role as parents.

Camille couldn't be having a better summer - she kills it as Ophelia in her community theater's production of Hamlet, catches the eye of the cutest boy in the play, and nabs a spot in a prestigious theater program. But on the very night she learns she got into the program, she also finds out she's pregnant. She definitely can't tell her parents. And her best friend Bea doesn't agree with the decision Camille has made. Camille is forced to try to solve her problem alone - and the system is very much working against her.

"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 ...

He was rough, dangerous, and utterly forbidden—but I was already addicted to the thrill. Annie When my car crashed during a blizzard, the last person I expected to rescue me was Rhett Blackwell, the tattooed outlaw everyone warned me about. Trapped together in his isolated mountain cabin, every boundary shattered. His touch was ruthless, his dominance fierce, and I surrendered willingly to the storm between us. Now, I'm caught in a web of desire, knowing he'll ruin me, yet craving every brutal moment. Rhett Annie Rose stumbled into my life, all sweetness and defiance, igniting a hunger I ...

You know Jillian Michaels as the world's leading fitness expert and a renowned nutritionist, but she's also a proud mother of two. In Yeah Baby!, Jillian, along with her team of top-notch experts, will change everything you think you know about pregnancy, arming you with the most cutting-edge information available, so you can make the right choices for you and your little one.

Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from two of America’s top reproductive psychiatrists. With a combined 30 years of counseling new and expectant mothers, Dr. Sacks and Dr. Birndorf have seen firsthand how the pressure to be perfect, and perfectly happy, leaves women feeling confused and even ashamed of the emotions that can bubble up during pregnancy. Now, in What No One Tells You, the two psychiatrists show why it’s natural for “matrescence” - the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence.

The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend. Scarlett was always the strong one, but now it’s Hailey’s turn. In the wake of Scarlett’s boyfriend's death and learning she’s pregnant, Scarlett needs a friend more than ever.

It was all so unexpected. And now, she needs to fight the greatest battle of her life. Shirley is preoccupied with her non-stop daily routine: her demanding job at a law firm, raising her 18-month son and maintaining her loving relationship with her husband... Shirley’s busy life is turned upside down when her mother, who lives in Australia, comes over to visit and receives painful news – she has cancer. This terrible discovery is just the tip of the iceberg for Shirley, with many more struggles ahead, that she must face. Against all odds, and despite the challenges in her path, she ...

This is a practical, relatable, and humorous guide to surviving the difficult, awkward, and rewarding job of being a breastfeeding, working mother. Drawing on the war stories, hacks, and humor of working moms and on her own stories from her demanding job and travel in developing countries, she gives women moral support for dealing with the stress and guilt that come with juggling working and breastfeeding. As she tells the listener in her witty, inspiring manifesto, "Your worth as a mother is not measured in ounces."

At 53, Kevin Nealon thought he had it all: a massive international celebrity with legions of loyal fans; a fabulous modeling career; hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank; and the most recognizable face on the planet. Nealon had accomplished the impossible: a 30-year career in show business with only limited trips to rehab. But just like every other celebrity, he felt that was not enough. The perpetually insatiable Nealon wanted more, and for him "more" meant a little addition that drooled, burped, and pooped (no, not a Pomeranian).

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.

In this timely and necessary book, New York Times opinion writer Jessica Grose dismantles two hundred years of unrealistic parenting expectations and empowers today’s mothers to make choices that actually serve themselves, their children, and their communities.

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 ...

She was supposed to photograph the wild—but it’s the grumpy ranger who makes her feral. Sienna This National Geographic assignment was supposed to be my big break. Not getting lost in the middle of Shotgun Peaks with my camera soaked and my pride shattered. Logan Tate, the brooding, bossy park ranger who finds me, is all scowl and muscle—and he doesn't do rescue missions with a smile. But one night trapped together turns into a storm of rough hands, rope, and way too much heat. He says I’m trouble. I say he’s addicted. Logan I like quiet. Solitude. Routine. Then Sienna crashes ...