Pregnancy Relationships

It was all so unexpected. And now, she needs to fight the greatest battle of her life. Shirley is preoccupied with her non-stop daily routine: her demanding job at a law firm, raising her 18-month son and maintaining her loving relationship with her husband... Shirley’s busy life is turned upside down when her mother, who lives in Australia, comes over to visit and receives painful news – she has cancer. This terrible discovery is just the tip of the iceberg for Shirley, with many more struggles ahead, that she must face. Against all odds, and despite the challenges in her path, she ...

Melissa Hogenboom examines how the suite of changes we experience during pregnancy and motherhood influence our sense of self, both physically and from the wider world. From the way our brain changes during pregnancy and the psychological impact of our changing body, to the true cost of the motherhood workplace penalty and the intrusion of technology on family life, Hogenboom reveals how external events and society at large shape the way we see ourselves and impacts upon the choices we make.

What are positive affirmations? An affirmation is anything that you think or say. This means that even your negative thoughts and words are affirmations. People have become used to thinking negatively, thus resulting in negative experiences and situations. It is important to retrain the mind to think only of good and positive things, so that only positive would also come out of the mouth. This is how you will change your life. A positive affirmation will open a doorway to the positive changes in your life.

This book is designed to be easy-to-follow to understand bipolar disorder and to thrive. We can face many issues that can cause triggers. We will learn how to set boundaries to stay stable. Lastly, we will tie in love and relationships and pregnancy and childbirth with bipolar disorder....

This audiobook is filled with 900+ tips that doctors, who are also mothers, used during their pregnancies and births. They're experts squared! To create this audiobook, we spoke with 60 doctors who are also mothers; we call them Mommy MD Guides. The 900+ reassuring, trusted, and often even humorous tips in this audiobook are presented in the Mommy MD Guides' own words, and each tip is clearly attributed to the doctor who lived it.

She was running from her past. She ran right into her future. Homeless, hunted, and desperate, artist Marie seeks shelter from the cold city streets. She stumbles through an unmarked door into a secret, firelit world she was never meant to see: the den of the Tauren. This is a place of myth and power, and she is an intruder. Her discovery does not go unnoticed. Three powerful minotaur brothers corner her, their very presence a threat and a dark temptation. Thorun, the brooding leader, demands submission. Vespire, the charming connoisseur, wants to explore her mind and body. And Rusk, the ...

She signed a contract to save her future. She never agreed to lose her heart. Iviana is drowning in debt, and her only lifeline is an offer from three of the city’s most powerful, and feared, figures. They are wealthy, reclusive, and not entirely human. The deal is simple: her companionship in exchange for financial freedom. She expects a sterile transaction, a gilded cage where she can wait out her sentence. But the three minotaur brothers are anything but simple. Drak demands control, his possessive power a terrifying thrill. Korn craves intellectual connection, his poetic words a ...

To pay for her sister’s past, she had to sell her own future. Crushed by grief and drowning in debt after her sister’s death, former dancer Jessica makes a desperate choice. She accepts a "companion" position offered by three wealthy, enigmatic, and powerful figures. The deal is meant to be a simple transaction: her time for their money. But her patrons are not what they seem. Azor is the cool, calculating leader with silver in his hair and ice in his eyes. Torm is a mountain of red-furred muscle and raw, primal impatience. And Marsh is the seductive empath who sees the sorrow she tries...

This indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book to infertility provides people with the tools they need to be their own best advocates as they navigate fertility treatments and highs and lows of their infertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides listeners through every stage of the process—from knowing when to seek medical advice to parenting after infertility, and everything in between.

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.

In this updated and expanded version of Isa Gucciardi’s acclaimed Return to the Great Mother, the listener is invited to rediscover the transformative feminine power at the heart of childbirth. Mothers, their partners, and birth professionals will learn how to tap into this ancient wellspring of power to create a birthing experience that is deeply intuitive and empowering.

Rosie Pope, pregnancy expert, maternity fashion designer, and star of Bravo's hit show Pregnant in Heels offers an all-encompassing guide to pregnancy. What's your Mommy IQ? Every mom-to-be wants a perfect, healthy pregnancy. But as the nine months start to fly by, it's easy for new parents to become overwhelmed and intimidated by the mountains of information and advice available. Enter pregnancy expert Rosie Pope. With her signature style, humor, and razor-sharp expertise, Rosie offers women the ultimate guide to these unique nine months ahead.

Broken. In tears. At my lowest point, when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned to see him, a handsome stranger, handing me back my grandmother’s ring. The only thing he asked in return was a small favor - pretend to be his girlfriend for a night. It seemed a small price to pay, but I had no idea what I was getting into. He’s hot as hell, with an arrogance to match. He’s elusive and secretive, but won’t tell me why. It’s for my own good, he tells me. I wonder if we’re in real danger, but I’m distracted. Because now I have a secret of my own. Will I ever have the chance to ...

Elen The last thing a girl wants when she’s wearing sweatpants and no makeup is to meet the man of her dreams. But that’s exactly what happens when I’m drowning my sorrows in a bar after a break up. The gorgeous Kane proves to be the perfect gentleman, much to my disappointment and eternal embarrassment after I throw myself at him. He looks after me all night when I pass out from my medication-and-alcohol-induced coma. And in the morning, he’s gone before I wake, leaving me with just his phone number. I’m not going to call him. I’m too ashamed, and besides, he told me last night...

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.

What you're not expecting, when you're expecting.... Bec Judd has been pregnant quite a lot: three pregnancies, three deliveries and four gorgeous newborn babies. From carrying a baby to delivering it, feeding it and raising it, Bec has experienced almost everything motherhood can throw at you, and she wants to share the secrets and stories that she has learned along the way.

Being a parent can be terrifying, especially if you are experiencing it all for the first time! Don’t fear, everything you need to know about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and about your baby’s first year, is explained inside this audiobook. This guide also shows you exactly what you need to buy for your baby and when you need to buy them. From preparing your home to decorating the nursery, this guide gives you useful tips on how to go about doing so. Safety for your baby in your home and introducing your baby to your pets are also highlighted in this guide.

They marked her as theirs—but she’ll make them earn every inch of her surrender. Zara I’m just a tattoo artist, scraping by, until two monstrous minotaurs, Zarruk and Veylax, barge into my life, claiming I'm their fated sugarbaby. Their offer—wealth, protection, pleasure—is irresistible. Yet their mark brands me, body and soul, igniting desires darker than I've ever known. I fight their dominance, but each fierce touch and possessive claim makes my resistance weaker. Now danger shadows us, threatening to destroy what we've built—and I'm not sure if I’m strong enough to resist ...

Ask yourself the question.... How much do you know about having a baby? This is a collection of 50 simple tips that any pregnant woman would like to know before having a baby. The audiobook offers practical, timeless tips including organization tips, advice for visiting the doctor’s office, and things a pregnant woman should learn or complete before the new bundle of joy arrives. A great, quick listen for a soon-to-be new mom or someone who is helping a soon-to-be mom!

The first 12 weeks of a baby's life can be a challenge for any new parent. Tresillian's experienced, expert advice will guide you through with practical tips and real-life stories, set out in an accessible format for tired brains. With dedicated information for fathers and other caregivers, and key sections on coping with lockdowns and parenting in an age of social media, this is an audiobook packed with reassurance, guidance and ideas.