Pregnancy Relationships

Women today want to have it all; they not only want to have their own lives outside of the home and the workplace, but they want a healthy, stable relationship, to excel in their careers, and some also want to become mothers. This change in our cultural outlook, and the expansion of options for women, has led to record numbers of women deciding not to have children at all, to wait until later in life to get married, or to start trying to conceive a child.

La respuesta emocional de los hombres ante el embarazo no es tan distinta a la femenina; los futuros padres sienten todo, desde el alivio hasta la negación, desde el temor hasta la frustración y desde la ira hasta la felicidad. Incluso, 80 por ciento de los hombres presentan también los síntomas físicos del embarazo. Voy a ser papá incorpora la sabiduría de los principales expertos en paternidad, desde ginecólogos y obstetras hasta psicólogos y sociólogos e incluye las investigaciones más recientes sobre diversos temas como las técnicas de reproducción asistida.

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.

When actor, director, and author Laura Prepon first became a mother, she felt raw, full of stress, and blindsided. She sought out resources to help navigate this huge life transition, but only found books about childcare with almost nothing on the shelves about momcare. So, Laura decided to write the book she was looking for.

Pregnancy is a wonderfully scary time in a woman’s life. To be fair, it’s probably quite scary for the man, as well. While men don’t actually have to physically go through labor, they are there with the woman every step of the way. This can be confusing for the man - to not know what he should and shouldn’t do and say. During this time the woman is going through a lot of changes, mentally and physically, so it’s a stressful time for both.

As soon as a few weeks after conception, the pregnant body sees drastic changes. Due to dramatic increases in progesterone, estrogen, and other hormones, women can experience a range of shocking symptoms. Hair will become thicker and grow in new areas, bones soften, lung capacity increases, the heart enlarges, and much more. For first-time mothers, learning to differentiate between what’s expected and what’s abnormal can eliminate a large amount of needless stress, leaving more time to think about what really matters.

The principal mission of this book is to provide a simple and easy guidebook with proven tactics to help women tune into their body’s natural “language” and increase their chances of conceiving. The book introduces listeners to The Four Fertility Foes ("The Big Four") that may be compromising their efforts to get pregnant. These culprits—inflammation, insulin, stress, and toxicity—are more persistent in the lives of women today than any pre-existing medical condition. Identifying the issue is an empowering first step to taking action.

Are you obsessed with your baby's sleep? Do you feel weak because you can't leave him to cry himself to sleep? Do you need to relax more and enjoy being a parent? Parenting expert Pinky McKay offers a natural, intuitive approach to solving your little ones' sleep problems and gives practical tips on how to understand your baby's tired cues, create a safe sleeping environment, gently settle babies and toddlers and feed infants to encourage sleep.

Motherhood isn’t a journey you have to navigate alone. The Fourth Trimester offers the wisdom, care, and inspiration every mother deserves. Whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your growing family, this book is your invitation to embrace the postpartum period as a time of growth, connection, and empowerment.

If you want to get your mind and your money right in a mansplaining-free environment, the Rebel Mamas are here to help. Get Your $hit Together is the antidote to all those boring financial planning audiobooks you don’t want to listen to. With honesty, humor and genuine encouragement, the Rebel Mamas teach you how to make smart decisions about your money (or lack thereof), stay sane and become empowered. With hot tips (and pics), quizzes, sensible tactics and clear advice, the Rebel Mamas will help you—because the only thing better than self-care is economic freedom, baby!

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians covers everything you need to make the thrilling and challenging journey to motherhood: from choosing a donor to tracking fertility to signing the right papers on the dotted lines. Rachel Pepper's lively, easy-to-read guide is the first place to go for up-to-date information and sage advice on everything from sex in the sixth month to negotiating family roles. Why a second edition? When the acclaimed first edition appeared, the author's daughter was only a few months old. This new edition takes into account the parenting know-how Pepper has developed over the intervening years.

Many families find themselves feeding their baby a combination of breast milk and formula - either by choice or through circumstance. In this book, you will find: how to choose, prepare, feed, and store formula, how to switch between at-breast feeding and topping up in ways which can help to reduce the chances of bottle preference, quick glance “how to combi-feed” sections for many scenarios, ranging from not wanting to breastfeed in public or to give Mum an occasional “night off” to regular daily bottles due to weight gain worries or long-term medical conditions, and more.

Sara Twogood, assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the USC Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles and OB/GYN, said that women under the age of 35 only have a 25-35 percent chance of pregnancy every month. Many women take nine to twelve months to conceive. Others take several years. Why? Is there something you can do to up your fertility? YES! We give you these answers and more in First Time Moms: Prior to Pregnancy: Less Fear More Cheer.

Ghostbelly is Elizabeth Heineman’s personal account of a home birth that goes tragically wrong—ending in a stillbirth—and the harrowing process of grief and questioning that follows. It’s also Heineman’s unexpected tale of the loss of a newborn: before burial, she brings the baby home for overnight stays.

Are you interested in a natural birth? Are you looking for a guide to help you prepare and understand the process? Are you worried about managing pain, building a birthing team, and planning for the delivery, but don't know where to start? If so, you're not alone.

In this beautiful book, trained and experienced doula Gabrielle Nancarrow offers comprehensive information about the birthing landscape that will empower you to choose the right birth for you—whether that be an obstetric, midwife, or home birth. The Birth Space shows us how to prepare our minds and bodies for pregnancy and labor, from conscious conception through to postpartum and into matrescence.

You’re expecting your bundle of joy, and you want to make sure you’re giving your baby the best possible start, and there is so much information out there. Where do you begin?In this bundle, a modern guide to a healthy pregnancy, the author shares heartfelt advice and encouraging words, busts the many myths of pregnancy, gives you an in-depth nutrition plan, and helps you ensure a healthy pregnancy for you and your baby.

To the first-time fathers and partners, congratulations! As you embark on this wonderful new journey of parenthood with your pregnant partner, you may have a lot of questions. They're not the only ones who are experiencing a big change in their life.

Powerful strategies to unlock your children's potential and position them for academic and career success. According to Jordan Peterson, professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, "If you want to be the best at what you are doing, then having an IQ above 145 is a necessity - maybe pushing 160 in some situations."

The ultimate guide for developing and maintaining a safe and secure relationship as you learn how to navigate life after having children. Learn to improve your communication, strengthen your connection, and manage common postpartum challenges as a team.