First Pregnancy

After a difficult five years, at age forty-three, Nina Morgan Clarke’s time has finally arrived. With an ex-husband relocated across the country, her father bouncing back after the loss of his beloved wife, and her daughter, Xandra, thriving at boarding school, Nina is stepping into her dream job as a trifecta: a first-generation, Black female head of the storied Royal-Hawkins School. To mark the moment, Nina and her best friend, Marisol, take a long-overdue girls’ trip to celebrate the second half of Nina’s life—which is shaping up to be the best part of her life.

The info-packed, truth-telling guide expectant and new mothers have been screaming into their pillows for. 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...

Severe anxiety affects a huge number of women in pregnancy and the postnatal period, making a challenging time even more difficult. You may be suffering from uncontrollable worries about pregnancy and birth, distressing intrusive thoughts of accidental or deliberate harm to the baby, or fears connected to traumatic experiences. This practical self-help guide provides an active route out of feeling anxious. Step-by-step, the book teaches you to apply cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques in the particular context of pregnancy and becoming a new parent.

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.

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.

Practical, reassuring, and beautifully written, A is for Advice provides a brief and compelling reflection on pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period for expectant mothers of all kinds--whether you prefer a water birth at home or a scheduled C-section in a hospital, whether you...

With his K-9’s help, can he save the son he didn’t know existed? Rescuing a kidnapped child is part of the job for search-and-rescue K-9 handler Patrick Sanders—but this time it’s his son. Now Patrick and his furry partner must work with his high school love, Jennie Wilcox, to shield the...

Feeling overwhelmed by fatherhood while your partner is expecting? You’re not alone. Many first-time dads worry about doing the right thing, balancing work and home life, and being truly supportive during pregnancy. This practical guide cuts through the noise and gives you exactly what you need to show up, stay involved, and support your partner with confidence.

To say that fatherhood is a life-defining moment is an understatement, especially for first-time dads. But once you know how to effectively deal with all the stressful moments of your partner’s pregnancy, you can focus on what really matters: the arrival of your new baby. Rock your new role as a father with this audiobook!

Being Zen(ish) is what we call it - and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, traveling, and maintaining their sanity. With seven kids between them...

Want to know the secret to acing fatherhood? It's simple: Start being a dad from the moment the pregnancy test shows positive. The fear of fatherhood isn’t a conversation many men like to have over a cold beer. But the truth is that nearly every father to be has concerns, so if you’re feeling a little anxious right now, rest assured that you’re not the only one.

Everything you need to know about pregnancy?from weight gain to stretch marks to figuring out how to rely on Christ through the ups and downs of the next nine months. In this funny, candid, and detailed guide to pregnancy 101, fellow mother Erin MacPherson takes you through each trimester with...

"Pregnancy for First Time Moms Simplified" is the essential guide every expectant mother needs to navigate the beautiful, but sometimes overwhelming, journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

Are you filled with feelings of anxiety as the countdown to your due date draws near? Is your hospital bag packed, but you still feel mentally unprepared for childbirth? Are you worried you will be one of those moms who experience a long and painful birthing experience? If so, you are not alone. If you are tired of pregnancy books that lack a personal connection, then Conquer Your Fear of Childbirth is what you have been looking for.

This three-in-one pregnancy audiobook covers the first, second, and third trimesters and uses guided meditation and affirmations to help listeners achieve inner peace, reduce stress, and experience limitless enthusiasm. You will learn about the many ways in which meditation may help you achieve inner peace and harmony throughout the first trimester. Listeners learn to cultivate awareness and overcome stress, anxiety, and negative thinking habits via a sequence of guided meditation activities.

Black women are facing a systemic gynecological health crisis. This book gives them the tools needed to unlearn the medical normalization of their suffering and offers a path forward to healing—by a foremost physician, surgeon, researcher, and gynecological cancer expert. When Dr. Kemi Doll...

Feeling unsure about your role during pregnancy? You’re not alone. Most first-time dads face uncertainty - but with the right guidance, that anxiety can turn into confidence. This practical, relatable guide is your companion through every stage of pregnancy. With clear advice and supportive insights, it shows you how to be present, helpful, and ready - mentally and emotionally - for fatherhood.

While preparing to give birth to her first daughter, actress Jenna von Oy, well-known for her roles as Six on Blossom and Stevie on The Parkers, discovered that the market was filled with clinical guides to pregnancy and beyond. Though they had their merits, she craved a best friends' guide...one that didn't sugarcoat reality but still offered relatable and heartfelt reassurance.

Written by a seasoned perinatal nurse and mom, this no-nonsense guide delivers clear, time-saving strategies tailored for busy Expectant Dads like you. Whether you're feeling lost or need practical advice, this audiobook is your ultimate roadmap to a fulfilling New Dad experience.

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!