Pregnancy Relationships

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."

Our eyes met, and my world flipped. He’s off-limits and nothing like the guys I've dated before, which only makes me want him even more. We're different in so many ways. We didn't grow up with the same privileges, yet our hearts and desires are remarkably similar. His tall, muscular body, adorned with black ink, takes my breath away. When our lips touch, the world around us disappears, leaving only the warmth of his embrace. Our relationship is a whirlwind of fire and steam until we hit a wall, hard. Separation sets in, and my world turns dark. I want him and only him. How could he do ...

Ava didn’t expect much from the decrepit mansion she inherited—just a chance to escape her past. But from the moment she stepped inside, she felt its pull. The whispers in the halls, the eyes in the portraits, and the creature lurking in the shadows. Nightshade. Both terrifying and alluring, he is bound to the mansion by a curse only she can break. Nightshade has waited centuries for the one who could free him. When Ava enters his domain, her fiery spirit and forbidden beauty awaken desires he thought long forgotten. She is his salvation, but as their connection deepens, he wonders if ...

Discover the guide you never knew you needed for one of life’s toughest challenges. In the IVF Playbook for Men, Corey Parchman, former NFL player turned real estate developer and advocate, shares his deeply personal journey through IVF alongside his wife, Elisha. With raw honesty and practical advice, Corey offers men a roadmap to navigate the emotional, physical, and financial complexities of building a family through assisted reproductive technology. This book isn’t just about the science of IVF; it’s a story of resilience, partnership, and redefining masculinity.

Jada Brooks couldn’t have known how her life would change when she fell for Maddox Richardson back in high school. She couldn’t have known his troubled brother would leave hers forever crippled. Or that she’d be forced to shun Maddox completely - only to discover she was carrying his child. Although Maddox was devastated by the events that transpired that fateful night, losing Jada was the worst of it. He’s back in Silver Springs, ready to make amends and provide the kind of youth outreach that once saved him. If he’d known Jada was in town, too, he wouldn't have come.

An indispensable guide to the revolutionary advances in pregnancy and childbirth. After decades of research into how babies develop in the womb, Susan J. Fisher, PhD, shares her expert advice to empower expecting parents. Complete with helpful illustrations, practical tips, and the essential questions to ask health-care providers, here is everything you need to take charge of your health and your baby’s.

There's a wealth of information out there for expectant moms on pregnancy and birth, but so often the dad is left out of the conversation. Male midwife Mark Harris seeks to redress the balance with this new book, drawing on his decades of experience with couples as they make the transition to being new parents. Covering topics from massage to sex and pain relief during labor to breastfeeding, this is a lively, honest, and frank discussion of pregnancy and birth from a man's point of view.

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.

She came to fix the schoolhouse—but it’s the gruff carpenter who ruins her in all the right ways. Emily Moving to Shotgun Peaks was supposed to be my fresh start—reviving the schoolhouse, proving myself to this tough little town. But I didn’t plan on Wes Hunt. Reclusive. Rough. Built like the forest itself. From the moment he opens his door, he challenges me, pushes me, and then pulls me into his world with a single scowl. We share his bed to wait out a storm... and I never want to leave. Wes I live alone for a reason. People are loud, messy, and I’ve had enough of them. But then ...

I never meant for my bestie's grumpy billionaire brother to swipe my v-card. Dr. Nick Amery is my sinfully hot boss, best friend's brother, and the most arrogant man I've ever met. But in a desperate situation, he offers me a solution— I play his girlfriend to mend with his buddy, and I get to live rent-free in his luxurious townhouse. But there's nothing simple about how my body ignites under his smoldering gaze. He looks at me like I'm his to devour. Soon, our pretend dates spill over, losing my v-card in the throes of fiery passion. His skilled hands explore every inch of my curves, ...

I usually follow the rules, but with this girl in the office, it’s too easy to slip. The first time I see her, all I notice is perfection. Curves poured into a silhouette that threatens to choke me. A smile that could melt my cold heart. I hire her on the spot. After that, I call the shots in the office—and the bedroom. And all this time? I thought we were on the same page. Turns out she had ulterior motives. My past has caught up to me in the worst way. You see, my girl has been keeping a very big secret from me. He has my eyes and my attitude, and I never knew he existed. Now that I ...

Alina I should be dead. The orcs came to wipe my village off the map, to burn, to slaughter, to leave no one breathing. I fought. I lost. And now I’m chained in the heart of their war camp, my fate hanging in the hands of their brutal, scarred war chief. Korgul doesn’t just want to keep me. He wants to claim me. He thinks I’ll kneel. He thinks he can break me. But I’ve fought monsters before, and I’ll fight this one too—even if my body betrays me, even if his touch burns hotter than my hate I won’t be his concubine. I won’t be his mate. I’d rather die. Korgul She’s small...

Taking good care of yourself in the first three months of your new baby’s life—the fourth trimester—brings crucial benefits for you, for your baby, and for your partner and family. With this important book, you now have the resources to have an ideal fourth trimester experience. Cynthia Gabriel, a doula and the author of the best-selling book Natural Hospital Birth, delivers all the information, guidance, and encouragement you need as a new mother to take care of your body, mind, and spirit during the vital months of the fourth trimester.

This modern hypnobirthing book shows you how you can incorporate hypnobirthing techniques into every stage of your pregnancy, creating a safe space for you and your baby to return to time and again.

I went in for a tattoo. I walked out with three monsters on my skin. Nina has rules. No dates. No drama. No falling for clients. But when she walks into Ironclad Ink looking for a cover-up, she meets three artists who rewrite every one. Kade is the quiet one with a dark gaze. Fox is the flirt who doesn’t stop touching. Riven is the one who marks her like he owns her. Together, they don’t just ink her skin. They claim her body. Her time. Her control. Nina came for art. What she gets is obsession. 🖤 Tattoo Shop Reverse Harem Romance 🧷 Artist Trio With Predator Tendencies 🔥 Power ...

Numerous apps and books exist to help expectant parents understand their baby’s development by comparing their unborn child to a raspberry or a stalk of broccoli, but Taylor Calmus takes issue with that. First off, your baby is not some wimpy little vegetable. Your baby is like a hardcore little lug nut who is straight-up growing organs on a weekly basis. Second, how big is a stalk of broccoli? And what the heck even is a kumquat? Clearly this situation calls for a better approach. Enter . . . A Dude’s Guide to Baby Size.

Strong as a Mother is a practical and compassionate guide to preparing for a smooth start to motherhood. Everyone knows the secret to having “the Happiest Baby on the Block”. This is your guide to being the Sanest Mommy on the Block. It will prepare you with humor and grace for what lies ahead and give you the tools you need to take care of yourself, permission to struggle at times, and professional advice on how to move through it when you do.

Sienna I tell myself I’m not scared. That the eyes I feel on me when I close up the diner at night are just paranoia. That the notes left on my windshield are just some cruel joke. That the man who watches me from the shadows is just another customer who doesn’t know how to take a hint. But deep down, I know the truth. Ronan Taylor isn’t just watching. He’s hunting. And for some twisted reason, my body responds to him in ways I can’t control. Ways I shouldn’t want. I should run. I should fight. I should resist. Instead, I’m falling. Ronan She thinks she’s safe behind locked ...

As a new dad, you'll learn to take care of your newborn while ensuring your partner's recovery. Discover how to balance self-care with your new responsibilities and gain practical tools and advice to excel in your role as a father. Your journey into fatherhood begins long before childbirth, with the effort and care you invest in your partner's well-being.

I’m in love with my professor, a man who is unknowingly the father to my child… He broke my heart six years ago and left for the Navy. I thought he and I were ancient history, but now he is teaching me ancient history. Professor James Carter is 6’4”, intelligent, and gorgeous. The connection between us ignites instantly, a magnetic force that's impossible to ignore. Yet, as sparks fly in the hidden corners of campus, I grapple with the weight of my secret. A five-year-old daughter he is not yet aware of. Threats surface, and old rivalries rear their heads. But James is willing to ...