Healing Pregnancy

It’s time to move beyond the politics of abortion. It's time to listen to the needs of those who are struggling with trauma, depression, grief, pain or other problems after abortion. It's time to break down the social taboos that stifle discussion of abortion-related feelings. Forbidden Grief is a haunting review of Dr. Theresa Burke’s experience in counseling hundreds of women for abortion-related emotional problems. She discusses the pressure and coercion faced by many women before abortion, the ordeal of the abortion itself and the obstacles in the way of resolving and healing from ...

She was supposed to be off-limits. Now she’s carrying everything I swore I’d never have again. I buried my wife—and the baby I never got to meet—six years ago. Since then, I’ve kept my hands clean, my heart locked, and my rules unbreakable. Until Ally. She’s too young. Too soft. Too dangerously tempting. And she works under me in the NICU. I should’ve kept my distance. Instead, I kissed her. Took her virginity. Lost my mind. Now I can’t stop. She’s light where I’m darkness. Innocent where I’m wrecked. And every time she smiles at me, I start to believe in second ...

More than a quarter of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Experiencing this loss, you may wonder why it happened, what happens next, and what it means for your future. You may also feel incredibly alone. For more than 20 years, Dr. Kate has taken care of those navigating the physical and emotional pain of pregnancy loss. After experiencing two miscarriages of her own, she wrote Your Guide to Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss to offer others the same compassionate conversation she has with her patients.

"I'm not picking up a heartbeat." These are the most dreaded words an expectant mother can hear. As joy and anticipation dissolve into confusion and grief, painful questions refuse to go away: Why me? Did I do something wrong? How will this affect my ability to have a family? What do I say to my children without scaring them? With the warmth and compassion of a Licensed Professional Counselor and writing as a mother who has suffered the loss of a baby and a 16-year-old son, Pam Vredevelt offers sound answers and advice.

In a world that often prioritizes masculine traits, many women find themselves disconnected from their true essence. Feminine Energy Healing—Find the Goddess Essence in You offers a sanctuary where you can reconnect with your feminine energy, heal emotional wounds, and restore balance in your life.

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 everything you need to know....

Psychic Medium Emily Greene has found her higher purpose by helping parents connect to the soul energies of their future children, their “spirit babies” – throughout the phases of their journey – from preconception, through pregnancy and birth. In her book, A Cosmic Bond: Communicating with your Spirit Babies from Preconception to Birth, Emily captures the wisdom she has gained in her decade of spiritual practice and shares powerful stories of parents and families who have been transformed by the connections they have made with the souls of their children-to-be. Emily guides you to ...

After passing out at a party, Susie wound up pregnant and has no idea who the father is or how she will support her child. She wants to give her baby the happy childhood she never had growing up and sees adoption as the best option. Jeff feels responsible for what happened to Susie at his party and offers to help her raise the child. He tries to get her to change her mind, but she isn't listening. She wants a man who truly loves her, not a man who pities her situation. Can Jeff prove his love before it's too late?

Pregnancy may have left you feeling that there’s no way to fix common postpartum symptoms, such as pelvic floor issues, exhaustion, and burnout, and lactation woes. But that's simply not true. With this revolutionary resource in hand, you’ll learn what happens to the body during pregnancy and childbirth, common changes in function and feeling, and solutions for healing. Your Postpartum Body was written with expertise by a pelvic floor physical therapist who'll empower you so that you can feel like yourself again—physically and mentally.

Author Sherry Rudd shares her personal story of struggling with Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a condition which affects less than two percent of pregnant women.

A provocative psychological drama for readers who loved Black & Blue, Gone Girl, The Lucky One, and Safe Haven Eighteen-year-old Liz is in her final year of high school when she meets James Macewan, an older student who is struggling academically and wrestling with his own demons. What begins as a simple tutoring assignment soon grows into her first dating relationship. Liz initially enjoys the excitement of being with James, but it does not take long before she cannot recognize who she is as an individual anymore. As James's own life begins to unravel, he compensates by attempting to ...

The Resonance Within: Vibrational Sound Therapy and Reiki for Pregnancy and Postpartum Care Pregnancy is a profound journey of transformation, both physically and energetically. In The Resonance Within, holistic healer and energy practitioner Shani presents a groundbreaking exploration of vibrational sound therapy and Reiki as nurturing, powerful tools for maternal care. This book provides an in-depth guide to using sound frequencies and energy healing to support mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. With a perfect blend of science, practical techniques, and ...

Snowed in with a brooding ex-marine? I never stood a chance. Stranded in the middle of a snowstorm, the last thing I expected was to be rescued by a rugged ex-Marine with eyes as dark as sin and a body made for sinning. Monty’s a gruff, no-nonsense guy, living alone to escape the demons of his past. But when he offers me shelter, the storm outside is nothing compared to the heat that builds between us inside. Each stolen glance, every brush of his rough hands against my skin, makes it impossible to deny the raw, electric chemistry between us. I know I should resist. He’s a forbidden ...

If you have experienced trauma during your reproductive journey, from conception through your postpartum recovery, you are not alone. Pregnancy and new parenthood can be fraught with numerous potential distressing situations, such as infertility, pregnancy and postpartum complications, pregnancy losses, and childbirth. It's no wonder that one out of three parents report their birth experiences were traumatic, and upwards of 40% of new parents can experience PTSD during the perinatal period. And yet, there is hope for healing!

Your perfect lunch break escape - where surrogacy meets sizzle in the Colorado mountains. SOPHIA Med school was my dream, but crushing debt is turning it into a nightmare. When offered a solution, I take the leap. Carry a reclusive billionaire's baby. Clean-cut arrangement. No complications. But Jonathan Blackwell is nothing like the cold businessman I imagined. Now I want more than just his generous offer—I want forever. JONATHAN Five years of solitude taught me one thing: Keeping people out means keeping your heart safe. All I needed was an heir, without the mess of relationships. Then ...

He’s grumpy, filthy rich, and so damn tempting… I should hate him. But every time he looks at me, I lose my mind. Cole Harrison thinks he can waltz into Cedar Falls, flash his checkbook, and take over my family’s inn. I don’t care how tall, dark, and broody he is—I’m not letting that happen. I should despise him for trying to take my family’s legacy. Instead, I’m losing myself in his bed. Developers start sabotaging me and my ex shows up spreading lies. My life is unraveling and Cole is suddenly the only person I can trust. His touch is fire, his kiss is addictive, and his ...

Arrogant. Ex-flame. Compassionate soul. My emotions are in a whirlwind. My best friend believes Chase deserves another shot at love. The same man I couldn't stand! Mr., no apologies? A true alpha with chiseled abs and an irresistible charm. Why not give a single planned date a try? Rekindle. Reunite. That sounds simple enough! However, our perfect night transforms into a nightmare. Can a leopard truly change its spots? But Chase surprises me. Learning of my past traumas and reliance on medications for anxiety and seizures, he displays an incredible ability to ease my worries… Igniting a ...

When loss shatters your world, where can you turn for comfort that truly lasts? If a miscarriage has left you aching, questioning God, or unsure how to move forward, Losing a Child to Miscarriage: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Healing, Hope, and Peace meets you exactly where you are and walks with you toward the peace your heart longs for. Inside, you’ll learn how to: Anchor your pain in God’s unchanging love while trusting His goodness even when answers are hard to find Process guilt, anger, and doubt through guided prayers, journaling prompts, and faith-based mindfulness exercises ...

“Taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your baby.” Dr. Jena Bradley In Diastasis Recti and Post-Partum Recovery Secrets for New Moms, author and mother of two beautiful children Becky Choi offers seven powerful secrets that helped her to recover from two incidents of Diastasis Recti after childbirth. You will learn tried and tested methods for post-partum healing of core muscle weakness, abdominal separation and weight loss, so that you can be confident that you can get fit without making your condition worse. In this ground-breaking new Post-Partum care book ...

A spicy quick read. He wanted an heir. She needed the money. Neither expected to find love.CHLOE I'm drowning in debt, about to lose my parents' home. When an underground surrogacy agency offers me a way out, I take it. Carry a billionaire's baby. Simple. No emotions. Just business. But Damien Cross is nothing like I expected. Now I want more than just his baby—I want his heart. DAMIEN I lost everything once. My wife. My daughter. My ability to love. Now I want an heir without the complications of romance. Then Chloe walks into my life with her paint-stained fingers and defiant spirit, ...