Pregnancy Relationships

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.

Drawing on her decades of experience in caring for pregnant women, mothers, and babies, Ina May Gaskin explores the health and psychological benefits of breastfeeding and gives you invaluable practical advice that will help you nurse your baby in the most fulfilling way possible. In this book you'll find answers to virtually every question you have on breastfeeding, including topics such as: the benefits of breastfeeding, pumps and other nursing products, medications, and nursing multiples.

Pregnancy is a thrilling yet daunting time for many women, filled with joy, anxiety, and countless questions. This book promises a safer, calmer, and joy-filled journey from conception to postpartum. Whether you're expecting now or planning for the future, make this book a part of your journey to a fulfilling pregnancy experience.

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 ...

Starting a family is no small feat. Everyone knows a new addition to the family can and will change everything you know. So, if you want to be the best partner and dad you can be for your family, you’re in the right place...

In-demand hypnobirthing coach Hollie de Cruz provides you with the skills and tools to make any birth feel safe, calm, connected and empowering. Drawing on her experience working with new mums, including Fearne Cotton and Giovanna Fletcher, Hollie de Cruz helps you prepare for a positive (not 'perfect') birth experience and approach motherhood with confidence in yourself and your instincts. Hollie de Cruz, creator of the award-winning yesmum positive affirmation cards, is renowned for demystifying hypnobirthing, and her down-to-earth, realistic approach is highly sought after.

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.

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.

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.

"I need the cream of a man inside me in order to make mine." Cooper's restaurant is in trouble. It simply can't compete with the hotter, hipper eatery that's opened next door. Funds are running low, as is morale. To make matters worse, one of his workers, Piper, has just gone and dropped the last carton of two percent, which is bad news when there's shakes that need to be made. Fortunately the young, heavily pregnant woman is able to improvise...using her own creamy, delectable, and oh-so satisfying BREAST MILK! One taste is all it takes to get customers coming from all over town, each of ...

Organized trimester by trimester, this audiobook gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutritional and hypnobirthing advice, and techniques to match your stage of pregnancy and the development of your baby. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert Tracy Donegan will help you to embrace change, understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and prepare you for becoming a mom.

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.

There is so much noise surrounding pregnancy and birth. There are countless books teeming with information—what test does what, the "rights" and "wrongs" of eating, and "safe" or "risky" lifestyle choices—but few that hold a woman through the experience, acting as an elder sister, a matriarch, or a circle of women might hold her—with compassion, nonjudgment, and, most of all, wisdom. To the authors of Nine Golden Months, this is exactly what's needed now, in an era of high-speed living, endless demands, and more than a little anxiety and fear.

Have you ever wondered why celebrities look so rested in such a short time after giving birth? The answer: baby specialists like Helen Moon. A baby specialist and professional nanny for the past 25 years, Helen has worked closely with hundreds of families, including some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Helen knows that the first six weeks of a baby's life - when parents tend to be nervous, siblings are needy, and new babies need immediate and constant attention - has a huge impact on the entire family.

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.

Each time she knelt to "catch" another wriggling baby - nearly 3,000 times during her remarkable career - California midwife Peggy Vincent paid homage to the moment when pain bows to joy and the world makes way for one more. With every birth, she encounters another woman-turned-goddess: Catherine rides out her labor in a car careening down a mountain road. Sofia spends hers trying to keep her hyper doctor-father from burning down the house. Susannah gives birth so quietly that neither husband nor midwife notice until there's a baby in the room.

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 ...

Love in the Shadows What begins as a favor becomes a fire neither of them saw coming… Alex Hawthorne is used to control—of his billion-dollar empire, his carefully guarded heart, and the quiet life he’s built for his daughter. Love is a risk he’s long learned not to take. So when he agrees to a fake relationship to silence the press, it’s all business… until she walks in. Mia Thompson is everything Alex isn't expecting—fearless, warm, and untamed. She’s the bold event planner with a heart too big for her own good, and secrets she’s not ready to share. Playing the perfect ...

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 ...

Samantha Busch, wife of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch, knows the thrill of the racing circuit. She also knows the heartache of infertility, and shares both in this honest and relatable account where faith, family, love, and loss intersect. As Samantha and Kyle’s public lives grew more pronounced, their private life was being torn apart. The frustrations and uncertainty of their fertility problems took a toll on them as individuals and as a couple. Samantha openly details her battle with infertility in this candid and inspiring account.