First Time Birth

Originally published under the title: Conceived & Deceived by Abbie Grace (author) For the Longest Time I Thought These Kinds of Things Only Happened to Other People But... Surprise! And the surprises just keep coming on a day that would be ordinarily just another day. I just got the promotion of a lifetime at my dream job... It should have been the happiest time in my life... only it wasn't. There is something I want more. But the odds are not in my favor. You might say I'm up against impossible odds, the kind of odds that can never be overcome the way I wish they could. There's only one ...

Becoming a first-time mom is beautiful, emotional, and life-changing — but it can also feel overwhelming. First Time Mom: The Real Guide to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond walks you through every stage with compassion and confidence. From taking your first prenatal vitamins to holding your baby for the first time, Angel Whitney shares practical advice, modern insights, and the real truths every mom should know. Inside this empowering guide, you’ll discover: • How to prepare for doctor visits and understand each trimester • What to do when your water breaks — step-by-step guidance • ...

From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times...

Turn Anxiety into Anticipation Becoming a dad can be exciting and terrifying. You want to support your partner, navigate the nine-month roller coaster, and be fully prepared when your baby arrives. This book turns confusion into clarity, and questions into confident answers. It's your ultimate roadmap to fatherhood, packed with insights, strategies, and real-life wisdom to empower your journey into exceptional fatherhood. Become the Dad You Aspire to Be! This book is a captivating narrative filled with heartfelt stories and practical advice, crafted to help you become the best man and ...

Becoming a dad for the first time is exciting, terrifying, and everything in between. The Ultimate First-Time Dad Guide is a down-to-earth and genuinely helpful companion for new fathers who want to show up, step up, and figure things out without feeling like they’re doing it all wrong. Written with honesty, humor, and heart, this guide covers more than just the basics. J Hawkins walks listeners through the real questions and awkward moments new dads often face, offering practical advice and plenty of reassurance.

FEELING OVERWHELMED ABOUT BECOMING A DAD? DISCOVER HOW TO CONFIDENTLY SUPPORT YOUR PARTNER AND MASTER FATHERHOOD—RIGHT FROM THE START! Are you a first-time dad navigating the whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities that come with pregnancy? Do you find yourself struggling to understand how to best support your partner during this transformative time? Are you overwhelmed by the barrage of information online and unsure of where to begin your fatherhood journey? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're in good company. Many first-time dads feel the same way. But the good ...

You’re not just having a baby—you’re becoming a dad. Excited? Nervous? Scrolling forums at 2 a.m. thinking, “Do I actually know what I’m doing?” Good. You’re in the right place. You're a Dad Now is the trimester-by-trimester survival guide written for first-time and expecting dads—clear, practical, and fact-checked by a pharmacist (my wife). It’s the pregnancy book for dads we wish existed: no fluff, no clichés—just real talk, real tools, and guidance that actually helps. What you'll get—and what makes this book different: ✅ Month-by-Month, Step-by-Step: Follows ...

Master the transition to fatherhood by turning pregnancy anxiety into calm, confident newborn care and partner support. Whether you are commuting to work or lying awake worrying about hospital bags, this straightforward audio guide meets you exactly where you are. Step into the delivery room...

The story of The First Formic War continues in Earth Awakens. Nearly 100 years before the events of Orson Scott Card's bestselling novel Ender's Game, humans were just beginning to step off Earth and out into the Solar System. A thin web of ships in both asteroid belts; a few stations; a...

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.

Don't you wish Childbirth was a joyous, quick and pain-free occasion? Instead women are subjected to increased contraction pain due to restricted movement, long inductions with pit and pushing positions that instigate tearing. For twenty years, veteran Childbirth Educator Mindy Cockeram has been educating pregnant woman about how to avoid labor pitfalls. Let her help you unravel the secrets to a faster and easier birth. You will find answers to the following: How to Aim for the Kind of Labor You Want Losing the Fear and Keeping the Risks in Perspective Understanding the Labor 'Roadmap' ...

One hundred years before Ender's Game, the aliens arrived on Earth with fire and death. Earth Afire by Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnston is the story of the First Formic War. Victor Delgado beat the alien ship to Earth, but just barely. Not soon enough to convince skeptical governments that...

First Christmas: The Birth of Jesus takes you into the heart of the greatest story ever told through the eyes of those who lived it. From Mary's angelic visitation to the shepherds' midnight encounter, from the wise men's perilous journey to the holy family's desperate flight to Egypt, experience the familiar nativity story as never before. Through twenty compelling chapters, witness how God worked through ordinary people—a young virgin, a faithful carpenter, humble shepherds, and foreign scholars—to bring salvation to the world. Tim Sawyer masterfully weaves biblical accuracy with rich...

An audiobook guide to help support women through post-partum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels. This holistic audiobook guide offers practical advice to support women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels--and...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Your Baby, Your Birth, written and read by Hollie de Cruz. No matter how you birth your baby, feel calm and safe with hypnobirthing 'Completely changed the way I look at giving birth' Giovanna Fletcher, bestselling author of Happy Mum, Happy Baby 'A...

Meet the World's Funniest Kindergartner—Junie B. Jones! Guess who's not invited? With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In...

Book 2 - An Alpha sugar daddy who’s a wolf shifter. An omega sugar baby who’s human. What can go wrong? Haven’s in debt, and he’s running out of options. After watching his best friend get a sugar daddy at The Silver Moon Exchange Club, Haven’s ready to try for his own. With a little luck, Haven finds a gorgeous Alpha wolf shifter, one who wants to make a deal. If Haven will pretend to be his mate in front of his wolf pack, his sugar daddy will pay off all Haven’s debts. Haven only intends for their relationship to last for six months. But he ends up with a surprise that will ...

The majority of pregnancy books are, understandably, aimed at women… But if you want to be the partner she needs at this time and start bonding with your child before they arrive in the world, you need something aimed specifically at new dads. You need guidance that will take the panic out of this moment so you can focus on being the best partner and father your family could hope for and feel the excitement of the adventure ahead.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of What If? and How To answers more of the weirdest questions you never thought to ask The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall...

"So birthday girl." I said breaking the silence, "Is there anything you want to add to your birthday wish list for today?" It's Clara's last birthday before she heads off to college and she can't wait until she opens her gifts. However there's only one gift she really wants, but it's strictly forbidden and only the man of the house can give it to her. She's secretly crushed on him for years and always wanted her first time to be with him. What Clara doesn't know is that the man of the house knows about her naughty secret and has a secret fantasy of his own. Now he's going to make sure his ...