Becoming Mother

Becoming Mother
Author: Sharon Tjaden-Glass
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780996332804

"Becoming Mother" tells the story of a woman becoming a mother. It is a reflective memoir that spans from pregnancy through the end of the first year postpartum. It follows the author as she resists, denies, copes with, and ultimately embraces her identity as a mother. This isn't a guide or a parenting book. Its goal isn't to convert you to one brand of motherhood or another. Instead, its goal is to show you what becoming a mother can be like. Without sarcasm. Without boasting or martyrdom. Just the plain, messy truth of what it's like for one to become two.

The Fifth Trimester

The Fifth Trimester
Author: Lauren Smith Brody
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0385541422

Packed with honest, funny, and comforting advice—“a book you MUST read if you are returning to work after the birth of a child…. I loved it and you will too.” —New York Times bestselling author Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D. The first three trimesters (and the fourth—those blurry newborn days) are for the baby, but the Fifth Trimester is when the working mom is born. A funny, tells-it-like-it-is guide for new mothers coping with the demands of returning to the real world after giving birth, The Fifth Trimester contains advice from 800 moms, including: •The boss-approved way to ask for flextime (and more money!) •How to know if it’s more than “just the baby blues” •How to pump breastmilk on an airplane (or, if you must, in a bathroom) •What military science knows about working through sleep deprivation •Your new sixty-second get-out-of-the-house beauty routine •How to turn your commute into a mini–therapy session •Your daycare tour or nanny interview, totally decoded

Belly Laughs

Belly Laughs
Author: Jenny McCarthy
Publisher: Hardie Grant Publishing
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1742734596

The Happiest Baby on the Block

The Happiest Baby on the Block
Author: Harvey Karp, M.D.
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2008-11-19
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0307485803

Perfect for expecting parents who want to provide a soothing home for the newest member of their family, The Happiest Baby on the Block, the national bestseller by respected pediatrician and child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp, is a revolutionary method for calming a crying infant and promoting healthy sleep from day one. In perhaps the most important parenting book of the decade, Dr. Harvey Karp reveals an extraordinary treasure sought by parents for centuries --an automatic “off-switch” for their baby’s crying. No wonder pediatricians across the country are praising him and thousands of Los Angeles parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna and Pierce Brosnan, have turned to him to learn the secrets for making babies happy. Never again will parents have to stand by helpless and frazzled while their poor baby cries and cries. Dr. Karp has found there IS a remedy for colic. “I share with parents techniques known only to the most gifted baby soothers throughout history …and I explain exactly how they work.” In a innovative and thought-provoking reevaluation of early infancy, Dr. Karp blends modern science and ancient wisdom to prove that newborns are not fully ready for the world when they are born. Through his research and experience, he has developed four basic principles that are crucial for understanding babies as well as improving their sleep and soothing their senses: ·The Missing Fourth Trimester: as odd as it may sound, one of the main reasons babies cry is because they are born three months too soon. ·The Calming Reflex: the automatic reset switch to stop crying of any baby in the first few months of life. ·The 5 “S’s”: the simple steps (swaddling, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging and sucking) that trigger the calming reflex. For centuries, parents have tried these methods only to fail because, as with a knee reflex, the calming reflex only works when it is triggered in precisely the right way. Unlike other books that merely list these techniques Dr. Karp teaches parents exactly how to do them, to guide cranky infants to calm and easy babies to serenity in minutes…and help them sleep longer too. ·The Cuddle Cure: the perfect mix the 5 “S’s” that can soothe even the most colicky of infants. In the book, Dr. Karp also explains: What is colic? Why do most babies get much more upset in the evening? How can a parent calm a baby--in mere minutes? Can babies be spoiled? When should a parent of a crying baby call the doctor? How can a parent get their baby to sleep a few hours longer? Even the most loving moms and dads sometimes feel pushed to the breaking point by their infant’s persistent cries. Coming to the rescue, however, Dr. Karp places in the hands of parents, grandparents, and all childcare givers the tools they need to be able to calm their babies almost as easily as…turning off a light. From the Hardcover edition.

Calm My Anxious Heart

Calm My Anxious Heart
Author: Linda Dillow
Publisher: NavPress
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1641583029

Over 500,000 copies sold Fear and anxiety tend to creep into all areas of women’s lives. We worry about our children, our friends, our careers, our families, our spouses―and the list goes on. It can be a constant struggle to let go and be free from the burden of worry. Designed to help you finally experience the calm and contentment that the Bible promises, Calm My Anxious Heart is an established and time-tested classic. Filled with solid encouragement and practical help for soothing and processing anxiety, it offers meaningful and helpful ways to refresh your spirit with Scripture and calming insight. Experience the contentment and joy that comes from trusting God, whether it is through: Contentment in circumstances Contentment in self-image Contentment in relationships Trusting God with your questions and worries Now including a 10-week Bible study to help you dig deeper, and a companion journal designed to help you embrace the present and live with joy. “An incredible tool for anyone seeking to find rest in an anxious and ambitious world.” —Priscilla Shirer, Bible teacher and author “A timeless treasure whether you are in a season of great stress or navigating the challenges of daily life.” —Dr. Juli Slattery, psychologist, cofounder of Authentic Intimacy

The Fourth Trimester

The Fourth Trimester
Author: Kimberly Ann Johnson
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2017-12-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1611804000

A guide to help support women through post-partum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels. This holistic guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels—and provides women with a roadmap to this very important transition that can last from a few months to a few years. Kimberly Ann Johnson draws from her vast professional experience as a doula, postpartum consultant, yoga teacher, body worker, and women’s health care advocate, and from the healing traditions of Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbalism—as well as her own personal experience—to cover • how you can prepare your body for birth; • how you can organize yourself and your household for the best possible transition to motherhood; • simple practices and home remedies to facilitate healing and restore energy; • how to strengthen relationships and aid the return to sex; • learning to exercise safely postpartum; • carrying your baby with comfort; • exploring the complex and often conflicting emotions that arise postpartum; • and much more.

Jovi

Jovi
Author: Sandy Appleyard
Publisher: Sandy Appleyard
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2023-12-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1990807402

***Don't worry! You DON'T have to read all the books in 'A Town without Pity' first to enjoy this series! I thought of everything!!*** An unforgiving past. A future on the chopping block. And a secret revealed days before Christmas, that can redeem or ruin everything they’ve been fighting for. The strike comes before I can stop it. Before I know it, my eyeball feels like it’ll explode and Jovi is chasing the perpetrator out the door, not before the sheriff shows up and takes the dirtbag to jail. This is my life. I work in a bar with some great people. It’s the drunks and juvenile delinquents that ruin it all. And it’s Christmas. Y’all would think that my luck would change, but it hasn’t. As if it couldn’t get any worse, my car breaks down, and Jovi has to drive me home. The third strike of the night comes when the lock on my door is broken, and I have to get Jovi to help boost me up into my own bedroom window. You’d think my fate would change after that. But what I do next is something so stupid, so impulsive, but so life changing, that I don’t know why I didn’t do it sooner. *** Rickie is one of those women that is so strong and independent, I wouldn’t dare tell her what I’ve been feeling for her, until she walks in on me doing something I was keeping secret from everyone. Somehow, I convince her to do the same and change her life, despite the mistake that led to the decision. But that’s in the past now. She’s got her own past, which makes it easier for us to find common ground. But as we hear the sleighbells ringing, the sonogram pulsing, and the future calling, I find that I’m the one standing on solid ground, enough for the both of us. That is, until a final test, just days before Christmas, that sends us both in a tailspin. And I don’t know which one of us is strong enough to wait for that final call with the answer to our prayers…is it too late for a Christmas miracle? Holiday romance Christmas romance Second chance romance Happily ever after romance Steamy romance Medium heat Mild foul language

First Trimester

First Trimester
Author: Sarah Havan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2021-03-26
Genre:
ISBN:

Riley Morgan went to the lake to ride out his heat alone, but due to his intense urge to have sex, he sleeps with Endre, an exceedingly handsome, random guy he meets. When Endre's knot begins to form, he realizes they aren't just having sex, they're mating. Endre has a problem. He glossed over the obvious signs that Riley is an omega and ends up locked inside him. There'd be major repercussions if the world found out the Prince of Andolva was an alpha and impregnated an omega, so he has to bid him farewell. But after they part ways, he knows he made the wrong decision.Now they can't seem to find each other, and if Endre can't locate Riley soon, they might never see each other again because The Omega Relocation Unit, a branch of the government that hunts down omegas and traps them in preserves, has been on patrol in Riley's neighborhood. One misstep from him, and he's taken away forever.THIS BOOK ENDS ON A CLIFFHANGER BECAUSE THE STORY CONTINUES IN BOOK TWO.

The Pregnant Athlete

The Pregnant Athlete
Author: Brandi Dion
Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-04-29
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0738217271

The Go-To Guide to Keep You Active and Healthy During Your Pregnancy and Beyond Whether you're a professional athlete or a dedicated weekend warrior, you're serious about your sport and your commitment to fitness. But now that you're pregnant, you may be getting conflicting health and exercise advice from your family, friends, and doctors. With all the concerns and misinformation, it's hard to know where to turn for accurate, supportive guidance so you can have a safe, healthy pregnancy and maintain a high level of fitness. Now, in The Pregnant Athlete, triathlete/trainer mom Brandi Dion, fitness professional Steven Dion, and OB/GYN Joel Heller have teamed up to offer: Practical information on how your body changes each month, and how to gauge your own limits Flexible workout plans for strength, cardiovascular conditioning, agility, and balance for each stage of pregnancy and the postpartum period Facts and tips about eating well to support pregnancy and fuel your workouts The truth about old wives' tales and common pregnancy myths and misconceptions With expert advice and medical insights from an OB/GYN, useful information for the pregnant athlete's partner, and inspiring stories from other athletic moms-to-be, The Pregnant Athlete will help you stay happy, healthy, and in top form during your pregnancy and beyond.

The New Rules of Pregnancy

The New Rules of Pregnancy
Author: Adrienne L. Simone
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1579658571

2019 National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) Winner Finally, a calming pregnancy book that cuts through the noise to tell expectant mothers exactly what they need to know—and what they can stop obsessing about and over-researching. In The New Rules of Pregnancy, two leading OB-GYNs guide you, the modern pregnant woman, through all aspects of pregnant life in an easy-to-digest, compassionate, and motivating way. Instead of a detailed week-by-week look at your baby’s development, it’s all about you, and how to help your pregnancy go as smoothly as possible. It assumes an intelligent, busy reader (who, somewhere inside, is shouting, “Just tell me what to do!”). Every aspect of pregnant life is covered—from the practical details (how to fly pregnant) to the complex issues (“What makes it postpartum depression?”). The book also covers that critical “fourth trimester”—“Nursing” and “How to Feel Like Yourself Again”—because once the baby is born, self-care typically goes out the window, and you really need someone to have your back. Its strong point of view and expertise come from gynecologist Adrienne Simone and obstetrician Jaqueline Worth—two renowned New York doctors dedicated to bringing patients the safest, calmest, least invasive pregnancies possible. The book’s voice—motivating, supportive, real—comes from Danielle Claro, coauthor of The New Health Rules.