First Time Birth

Experienced doula, Lindsey Bliss, shows you how to prepare physically and mentally for every element of having a child, from pregnancy to fourth trimester in The Doula’s Guide to Empowering Your Birth. Lindsey Bliss, who has assisted as a doula at hundreds of births and is herself a mother of...

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...

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...

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 ...

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' ...

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 ...

"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 ...

A hundred years before Ender's Game, humans thought they were alone in the galaxy. Humanity was slowly making their way out from Earth to the planets and asteroids of the Solar System, exploring and mining and founding colonies. The mining ship El Cavador is far out from Earth, in the deeps of...

Breastfeeding Doesn't Have To Suck: A Practical Guide Comprehensive Guidance: Navigate from birth through early feeding challenges with expert advice and real-life experiences. Realistic Approach: Addressing the pressure and concerns faced by today's mothers with balanced insights. Expert Insight: Insights from lactation consultants and current research to inform your breastfeeding journey. Overcoming Challenges: Strategies to combat nipple damage, manage milk supply anxieties, and handle formula guilt. Practical Tips: From latch techniques to building a sustainable milk supply, practical ...

Book 1 - An Alpha sugar daddy who’s a vampire. An omega sugar baby who’s human. What can go wrong? Hollis is desperate. He and all five of his omega roommates are on the verge of being evicted. For a young omega, living on the streets is a death sentence. But Hollis’s friend comes up with an idea – visiting The Silver Moon Exchange. The Exchange is a matchmaking club for supernatural sugar daddies looking for a sugar baby. If Hollis is matched up with a sugar daddy, he'll have enough to pay their rent. Hollis only intends for their relationship to last for six months. But he ends up...

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...

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...

Essential, empowering medical information and advice to help you prepare for your labor and delivery journey—from a leading OB-GYN and social media educator. “Your most pressing, and often unspoken, questions about birth, finally answered by a doctor who listens.”—Jen Hamilton, BSN, RN...

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...

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 • ...

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 ...

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...

What does it take to rear a firstborn child? Renowned psychologist Kevin Leman educates moms and dads on the essentials of parenting and expounds on the traits that characterize firstborn children so new parents know what to expect. He explains how birth order can influence each stage of development—from infancy on into young adulthood. This book will help first-time parents—especially mothers—adjust to their new situation and role while raising a happy, healthy child.

Eli is an orphan omega who has always taken care of himself. He’s completely shunned the use of his thunder dragon form to learn the human healing arts and has never once wanted an alpha—but when an accident puts him into the protective “dad arms” of Theo, a fire drake many years his senior, a lifetime of repressed desires comes crackling to the surface. After losing his mate twenty years ago, Theo’s dragon flame has steadily gone cold. He never thought he’d fall for another omega—especially one more than half his age—but the healer pretending to be a human won’t leave his...

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.