Pregnancy Relationships

Simple and practical advice to help new dads, and dads to be, stay involved in your child's life! From conception through the 9-month of pregnancy with your wife or partner this simplified and well-researched summary, Victor Shaw shares his knowledge and experience in a men-to-men-like approach!

This lighthearted month-by-month instruction manual on the care and nurture of a pregnant wife - the main role of expectant dads - will handle all the important milestones and topics: what not to say during the three phases of labor, what to buy, how many and when, maintaining work-life balance, and maintaining work-life-wife balance.

You watched with anticipation and awe as the test strip changed from white to pink, and thus began the awesome adventure of becoming a mother. Whether you're filled with elation, trepidation, or a combination of both, Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mother's Soul will offer you inspiration as you prepare for this exciting, life changing event!

Alicia never thought she’d find herself running for her life, her omega instincts screaming for protection as she fled through the night. She had one rule—never trust an alpha. But when she crashes into a ranch in the middle of nowhere, she finds herself at the mercy of three of them. Owen. The brooding protector with hands that promise safety. Ryan. The tattooed troublemaker with a wicked smirk. Damon. The lethal one, all quiet control and dark hunger. They don’t just want to help her. They want to claim her. Mark her. Make her theirs. But Alicia knows danger doesn’t disappear just...

When Jade decided to spend the summer with her aunt in California, she thought she knew what she was getting into. But nothing could have prepared her for Quentin. Jade hasn't been in suburbia long and even she knows her annoying (and annoyingly cute) next-door neighbor spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E. And when Quentin learns Jade plans to spend her first American summer hiding out reading books, he refuses to be ignored. Sneaking out, staying up, and even a midnight swim, Quentin is determined to give Jade days - and nights - worth remembering.

I’m pregnant with my billionaire fake boyfriend’s baby. Big mistake. Damon Blackwood is untouchable—ruthless, smoldering, and powerful enough to make or break anyone in his path. I hate him for it. I’ve managed to stay out of his way until the night I crash into him—literally—spilling his drink down his perfectly sculpted chest at a gala. I brace for his fury. Instead, he’s intrigued. With a smirk, he offers me a deal—be his pretend girlfriend, and he’ll help me build my business. The rules are simple. Boundaries set. Public affection only. No real feelings. But from the ...

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.

Let's be honest, lots of baby books are boring. Can't we make things a little more fun!? We don’t need to hear about what fruit our baby is the size of each month. We want to hear the down and dirty details about what it's REALLY like! We want someone to give it to us straight. No bullsh*t and no sugar-coating!

What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, why can't they remember it? And just when they thought it couldn't get any harder, why didn't anyone warn them about the slices of unmatched euphoric joy and pride that occasionally come piercing through, drenching you in unbridled happiness in much the same way a badly burped baby drenches you in milk-sick?

Whether you are embarking on the journey of pregnancy, or you have already found yourself pregnant, then this is the book for you! Congratulations! Parenthood is one of the most exciting phases of life you will encounter. But there are also so many things to be aware of.

One stormy night with my biggest enemy, and I’m diving head-first into a secret, forbidden romance. The next thing I know, I’m pregnant, and just like that, everything has to change. In the small town of Asheville, the Hawthorne-Whitfield feud runs as deep as the Blue Ridge Mountains. I never expected a storm to leave me stranded with my biggest enemy–Jack Hawthorne. As a Whitfield, my family loyalty runs deep, but so does desire. He’s brooding, damaged, and completely off-limits, yet I can’t stay away. As rumors and lies escalate, Jack pushes me away, tearing us apart. Yet life ...

She was supposed to be sold and broken. Instead, she’s collared by a warlord who wants her defiance—and refuses to let her go. Nivra I fought the empire. I bled for the rebellion. And now I’m standing on a platform in Steelhold, barely dressed, ropes biting my wrists while monsters bid for my body. I thought I was ready for anything. Until Brakus bought me for a million credits. He didn’t touch me. He didn’t threaten me. He just put a collar on my neck and said I was his. My body betrays me when he’s near. I ache. I burn. I hate him. I need him. And I don’t know how to survive...

Pregnancy is no walk in the park, and being the rock your partner and future child need is an enormous undertaking. While the thought of embarking on this unchartered path can be overwhelming, you’re more than capable of overcoming your fears. Start with this comprehensive guide filled with practical advice and information on how to up your dad game and become a confident and fearless father.

Don't panic - dad and comedian George Lewis is here with all the seriously useful practical and emotional advice that you need to keep you (and your partner) sane! From birth to pre-school, everything you need to know is here. And even better, it's packed with useful tips, inside knowledge and hilarious real-life stories from dads who know exactly what it's like to take your first steps as a new father - this book will get you totally prepared for the biggest thing to even happen in your life!

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.

Will waiting for the perfect baby-daddy cost her the perfect guy? PENNY CHEN had three words to describe having children: no thank you! But when her pampered life flashes before her eyes, the thing she regrets most is not having a child of her own. Now she must find her parents’ version of the perfect guy, “Mr Three As”—assets, achiever and Asian—to have the baby with. After all, since her parents finance much of her life, it’s either their way, or go it alone. BLAKE BARKER wants to have kids too, but as a tattooed, motorbike-riding renovator, he doesn’t fit Penny’s criteria...

Did your partner just hit you with that big “p-word” and now you’re suddenly realizing you have no idea what you’re supposed to do about it? Are you excited and terrified at the same time and really thought you’d be more prepared for this than you currently feel? With the right awareness, a month-by-month guide to empower your choices, and some powerful insight into what is actually going on with your woman and developing child, you’ll soon find yourself knowing exactly what to do with these inevitable curveballs. You’re going to knock it out of the park, man!

After a trauma at age one, Jay J. Jackson experienced parallel memories that revealed he'd been in two separate hospital settings as an infant, and his distress over these conflicting memories caused his lifelong struggle. As an adult, Jay sought treatment only to be chased out of multiple doctors' offices, doctors who branded him immoral for suggesting circumcision is harmful. Jay passionately details his experiences with circumcision sexual trauma and exposes the history behind how it became common in America. Listen to this blistering exposé into history's most loathed body part.

Though approximately one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, it remains a rarely talked about, under-researched, and largely misunderstood area of women's health. This profoundly necessary book - the first comprehensive portrait of the psychological, emotional, medical, and cultural aspects of miscarriage - aims to help break that silence. With candor, warmth, and empathy, psychotherapist Julia Bueno blends women's stories (including her own) with research and analysis, exploring the effect of pregnancy loss on women.

How and when babies eat their first solid foods can be an exciting stage for new parents, but it can also bring confusion and anxiety due to conflicting advice and opinions. When should babies have their first sold foods? What should it be? How much? Is milk still important? Does any of this really matter? Why Starting Solids Matters aims to help listeners find answers to these questions by exploring the science behind the headlines. It provides a gentle introduction to the importance of the first year and beyond for the development of long term healthy eating habits and weight.