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Pregnancy Sucks for Men
by Joanne Kimes Jeff KimesIn Pregnancy Sucks for Men, The author and her husband, Jeff, tell it like it is and show men how they can help out without doing the chore wrong; understand and cope with their wives' emotional rollercoaster rides; and duck for cover when the mood swings are aimed at their heads.
Pregnancy Sucks for Men
by Joanne Kimes Jeff KimesSleep on the couch to make room for her gigantic pregnancy pillow Pass up tickets to the game since you'd "rather" register for the baby shower Haven't had sex since there was snow on the ground (and it's July) It may not make you sound like future father of the year, but there's one thing men everywhere can agree on: Pregnancy Sucks--for you. In this complete update of the bestselling first edition, Joanne and Jeff Kimes pair no-holds-barred humor with helpful advice to make sure you actually live to see the birth of your child. So whether you're sick of putting your foot in your mouth when you'retryingto compliment her, you want the real scoop on what's going to go down in the delivery room (without the hospital-issued video), or you really just want a laugh (since "you" "volunteered" to give up drinking for the interminable nine months of her pregnancy), this book will tell you exactly what to do when that miracle of yours is making you totally, completely,just-cut-the-freakin'-cord-already!miserable.
Pregnancy Sucks for Men
by Joanne Kimes Jeff KimesSleep on the couch to make room for her gigantic pregnancy pillow Pass up tickets to the game since you'd "rather" register for the baby showerHaven't had sex since there was snow on the ground (and it's July)It may not make you sound like future father of the year, but there's one thing men everywhere can agree on: Pregnancy Sucks--for you.In this complete update of the bestselling first edition, Joanne and Jeff Kimes pair no-holds-barred humor with helpful advice to make sure you actually live to see the birth of your child.So whether you're sick of putting your foot in your mouth when you're trying to compliment her, you want the real scoop on what's going to go down in the delivery room (without the hospital-issued video), or you really just want a laugh (since "you" "volunteered" to give up drinking for the interminable nine months of her pregnancy), this book will tell you exactly what to do when that miracle of yours is making you totally, completely, just-cut-the-freakin'-cord-already! miserable.
Pregnancy Sucks for Men: What to do when your miracle makes you both miserable
by Joanne KimesSleep on the couch to make room for her gigantic pregnancy pillowPass up tickets to the game since you'd "rather" register for the baby showerHaven't had sex since there was snow on the ground (and it's July) It may not make you sound like future father of the year, but there's one thing men everywhere can agree on: Pregnancy Sucks-for you.In this complete update of the bestselling first edition, Joanne and Jeff Kimes pair no-holds-barred humor with helpful advice to make sure you actually live to see the birth of your child.So whether you're sick of putting your foot in your mouth when you're trying to compliment her, you want the real scoop on what's going to go down in the delivery room (without the hospital-issued video), or you really just want a laugh (since you "volunteered" to give up drinking for the interminable nine months of her pregnancy), this book will tell you exactly what to do when that miracle of yours is making you totally, completely, just-cut-the-freakin'-cord-already! miserable.
Pregnancy Sucks: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You Miserable
by Joanne Kimes Sanford A. TishermanDiscusses the physical, emotional, and social challenges that can occur during pregnancy, from dealing with morning sickness and weight gain to feuding with one's family over the baby's name to suspecting that one's husband is having an affair
Pregnancy Sucks: What to Do When Your Miracle Makes You Miserable (Life Sucks Series)
by Joanne Kimes Sanford A. TishermanPregnancy Sucks, by Joanne Kimes and Sanford A. Tisherman, M.D., gives you real solutions to all the annoying and somewhat awkward situations that can unexpectedly arise during your pregnancy.Did you know that:Farm-fresh butter, or petroleum jelly, works just as well for your itchy belly as a fancy and overpriced "pregnancy" product?If you're put on bedrest, walkie-talkies will allow you to yell at your husband-no matter where he is in the house!Surrounding yourself with regular pillows (don't forget to swipe your husband's) is just as good as buying a special large "pregnancy pillow"-and more adaptable to giving support where you personally need it?Doing the hokey pokey, or taking a warm shower, can ease Braxton Hicks contractions?Full of insight, hilarity, and practical solutions on every page, Pregnancy Sucks shows how, through it all, you can survive with your health, dignity, and sanity intact!
Pregnancy Sucks: What to do when your miracle makes you miserable
by Joanne KimesThat "glowing skin" everyone promised you looks remarkably similar to the hormonal acne you battled as a teenYour special bond with your husband? It means he can't sleep in the same room as you, thanks to your killer gasThe lady at the grocery store remarks "it must be any day now!" when you haven't finished your second trimesterYou debut the perfect name for your baby-which your mother-in-law immediately describes as "interesting" (complete with a wrinkled nose) There's no doubt about it: Pregnancy isn't all it's cracked up to be. In this complete update of the bestselling first edition, Joanne Kimes pairs no-holds-barred humor with helpful advice to get you through the next nine months with (some level of) your sanity intact.So whether you're looking for the scoop on hypnobirthing, you want to know a cure for your hemorrhoids, or you really just want a laugh (even if you might pee in your maternity leggings), this book will tell you exactly what to do when that miracle of yours is making you totally, completely, gestationally miserable.
Pregnancy The Naked Truth: A refreshingly honest guide to pregnancy and birth
by Anya Hayes Hollie SmithPregnancy: the naked truth is a refreshing alternative to the medical pregnancy tomes. It is down-to-earth, funny and honest, guiding women through each stage of pregnancy in a practical and reassuring way. It deals with issues other books may avoid, and answers questions you'd want to ask your best friend: I got drunk before I knew - is my baby ok? What's an episiotomy? Are piles inevitable? Can I still have sex when I'm huge? And will I enjoy it?! Aimed at 'modern girls' - women who may be concerned about the effect of a baby on their lifestyle, bodies and careers, as well as excited about the next step in their lives - the book supports you through your pregnancy journey.
Pregnancy The Naked Truth: A refreshingly honest guide to pregnancy and birth
by Anya Hayes Hollie SmithPregnancy: the naked truth is a refreshing alternative to the medical pregnancy tomes. It is down-to-earth, funny and honest, guiding women through each stage of pregnancy in a practical and reassuring way. It deals with issues other books may avoid, and answers questions you'd want to ask your best friend: I got drunk before I knew - is my baby ok? What's an episiotomy? Are piles inevitable? Can I still have sex when I'm huge? And will I enjoy it?! Aimed at 'modern girls' - women who may be concerned about the effect of a baby on their lifestyle, bodies and careers, as well as excited about the next step in their lives - the book supports you through your pregnancy journey.
Pregnancy Week by Week: Understand the changes and chart the progress of you and your baby with this essential weekly planner
by Dr Jane MacDougallThis fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling book is your ideal companion through the 40+ weeks of pregnancy. Each week you will find information on how you might be feeling or what you should be doing and a review of your baby's progress - accompanied by specially created illustrations.Additionally, there is much vital information on antenatal care, fitness, diet, coping with common complaints and labour and delivery as well as an introduction to your newborn. All the information is presented in a succinct yet reassuring way and there are many useful illustrations, photographs and checklists.
Pregnancy Week by Week: Understand the changes and chart the progress of you and your baby with this essential weekly planner
by Jane MacdougallThis fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling book is your ideal companion through the 40+ weeks of pregnancy. Each week you will find information on how you might be feeling or what you should be doing and a review of your baby's progress - accompanied by specially created illustrations. Additionally, there is much vital information on antenatal care, fitness, diet, coping with common complaints and labour and delivery as well as an introduction to your newborn. All the information is presented in a succinct yet reassuring way and there are many useful illustrations, photographs and checklists.
Pregnancy and Childbirth (Well Woman Ser.)
by Jan de VriesAllaying the doubts and fears which surround the most natural and yet probably the most traumatic experience a woman will go through, Pregnancy and Childbirth takes you step by step through conception, pregnancy, labour and the care of your baby. Calling upon a lifetime's experience in helping couples who have come to him following years of trying for a baby, Jan de Vries explains how he has helped them with either herbal or homoeopathic medicine, acupuncture or osteopathy. He describes how acupuncture can help, especially during labour, and provides advice for couples who have undergone severe stress when dealing with problems such as impotence, or feelings of inadequacy or rejection. What emerges from his extensive research is an overwhelming sense of hope in the wonder of nature and joy at the miracle of each new birth.
Pregnancy and Parenting after Thirty-Five: Mid Life, New Life (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
by Michele C. Moore Caroline M. de CostaMore and more women are having babies after the age of thirty-five and experiencing the joy of motherhood. But mothers-to-be in this age group sometimes face unique medical, emotional, and social challenges. Conception may be difficult and the risk of miscarriage during early pregnancy is higher, as is the potential for complications such as hypertension and diabetes. And having a child later in life can also be surprisingly disruptive to well-established domestic routines and carefully cultivated careers. Michele Moore and Caroline de Costa—two physicians who have been down this road themselves—offer reliable medical expertise and personal reassurance to women tackling these challenges. Pregnancy and Parenting after Thirty-Five covers a broad range of issues for mothers in mid life, from the possibility of Cesarean section to the awkwardness of being the oldest mom at PTA meetings to the joy of holding your infant in your arms. Incorporating the stories of real women who have gone through mid-life pregnancy, Moore and de Costa have created a valuable resource that will help other women do so realistically and with confidence. One of the few books devoted to prospective mothers over thirty-five, this one also includes information on surrogacy, adoption, and the first few months of being a new mother.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team
by Emily SinglerPrecautions often apply to pregnancy in any workplace, but being a vet in practice presents additional specific risks. There are concerns and uncertainty about potential hazards, from radiation and inhalant anesthesia exposure, to zoonoses, and the additional mental stress in a profession that already carries high suicide risk. This book reviews considerations for professionals in clinical veterinary medicine (large and small animal) while pregnant and after giving birth. Veterinarian and veterinary writer, consultant, and mentor Dr Emily Singler speaks directly to veterinary team members (veterinarians, technicians, CSRs, assistants, students) who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. She delivers scientific information on the specific risks to the mother and baby that may be encountered during pregnancy while working in veterinary medicine, with some of her own and others’ experiences to add perspective and humor. The book also covers topics related to mental health challenges, announcing a pregnancy and planning for parental leave, navigating the fourth trimester, and returning to work. We hope that having read this book, veterinary professionals – whether pregnant or working with pregnant colleagues – will feel better supported and empowered to make informed decisions.
Pregnancy for Dads (Idiot's Guides)
by Joe KellyMost men will agree that the arrival of a baby — whether the first or fifth — can be panic inducing. Parenting expert Joe Kelly uses his years as a dad and granddad to help any father-to-be get through the uncertainty and life-changing experiences. Dads-to-be will understand what their partners are going through and what they should (and should not) do to help. Essential content also includes the details of baby's development within the womb, the financial impact of a new baby, tips on getting the nursery ready, and much more.
Pregnancy for Dads-to-Be: Everything You Need to Know, from Conception to Birth
by Adam CarpenterPacked with information, tips and advice, from the development of your baby month by month to how to help your partner throughout the birth, this book is a jargon-free, easy read that will help you to understand what to expect during pregnancy, and plan for the weeks ahead.
Pregnancy for Dads-to-Be: The Essential Pocket Handbook to the First Nine Months of Fatherhood and Beyond
by Adam CarpenterYour partner is pregnant, and by now you’re undoubtedly experiencing the element of fear that every dad-to-be feels upon learning a new baby is on the way. Well, sir, it’s time to embrace this fear and tackle parenthood and the pregnancy process head-on!Packed with information, tips, and advice, from the development of your baby month by month to how to help your partner throughout the birth-Pregnancy for Dads-to-Be is a jargon-free, easy read that will help you understand what to expect during pregnancy and how to plan for the weeks ahead. The breakdown of advice will include: Preparing your partner for pregnancyThe first trimester: 0-12 weeksThe second trimester: 13-27 weeksThe third trimester: 28-40 weeksBirth and beyondLife with a newbornIt’s never too early to start preparing your home to accommodate a baby. Whether you or someone you know will soon be fathering a bundle of joy, Pregnancy for Dads-to-Be will serve as an invaluable resource and will properly prepare you for the joy of fatherhood.
Pregnancy for First-Time Dads: The Essential Pocket Handbook for Expectant Fathers
by Adam CarpenterThere is more to life when your family is growing than What to Expect When You're Expecting. For the expecting dad, there is joy—and fear. Here is a helpful guide to prenatal care, exercise, sex, travel, pets, things to buy, paternity leave, and much more. Your partner is pregnant, and by now you&’re undoubtedly experiencing the element of fear that every dad-to-be feels upon learning a new baby is on the way. Well, sir, it&’s time to embrace this fear and tackle parenthood and the pregnancy process head-on! Packed with information, tips, and advice, from the development of your baby month by month to how to help your partner throughout the birth—Pregnancy for First-Time Dads is a jargon-free, easy read that will help you understand what to expect during pregnancy and how to plan for the weeks ahead. The breakdown of advice includes:Preparing your partner for pregnancyThe first trimester: 0–12 weeksThe second trimester: 13–27 weeksThe third trimester: 28–40 weeksBirth and beyondLife with a newborn It&’s never too early to start preparing your home to accommodate a baby. Whether you or someone you know will soon be fathering a bundle of joy, Pregnancy for First-Time Dads will serve as an invaluable resource and will properly prepare you for the joy of fatherhood.
Pregnancy in Practice
by Sallie HanBabies are not simply born-they are made through cultural and social practices. Based on rich empirical work, this book examines the everyday experiences that mark pregnancy in the US today, such as reading pregnancy advice books, showing ultrasound "baby pictures" to friends and co-workers, and decorating the nursery in anticipation of the new arrival. These ordinary practices of pregnancy, the author argues, are significant and revealing creative activities that produce babies. They are the activities through which babies are made important and meaningful in the lives of the women and men awaiting the child's birth. This book brings into focus a topic that has been overlooked in the scholarship on reproduction and will be of interest to professionals and expectant parents alike.
Pregnancy of Revenge (Bedded By Blackmail Ser. #19)
by Jacqueline BairdA tycoon seduces the daughter of the man who destroyed his sister in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.A money-grabbing beauty, that’s all she was—and Jake D’Amato was determined to make Charlotte Summerville pay. His plan was simple: he’d take revenge in his bed!Actually, Charlie’s intentions were purely innocent—just like her. But suddenly she found herself married to a man who wanted her but seemed to hate her . . . and now she was pregnant with his child!Originally published in 2005.
Pregnancy, Assisted Reproduction, and Psychoanalysis (Psychoanalysis and Women Series)
by Renata Viola Vives Ana Teresa ValePregnancy, Assisted Reproduction, and Psychoanalysis reflects on contemporary views on pregnancy, while offering guidance on how to work with women and couples experiencing infertility as well as the unique issues raised by having a child through assisted reproduction technologies.Comprised of chapters written by eminent analysts working with infertile couples and women, and parents who have a child born from assisted reproduction, this book offers insightful ways to better understand the challenges these patients undertake and the various issues this might bring into the analytic room. The contributors examine the myriad psychic problems subjects are confronted with which could impact their ability to bond with children born through ART: the mourning processes infertility entails, the identification with the fertile parental couple, the unconscious representation of origin, the representation of the primal scene, and the process of symbolic affiliation. They consider the working-through these processes necessitate in order to enable filiation and healthy parenting, and give invaluable tools to the analyst to enable the promotion of psychological growth. Throughout, the chapters address the emotions that infertility summons in which both patient and analyst find a spectrum of unconscious phantasies and anxieties.This book is an essential read for psychoanalysts and other professionals working in the field of ART, as well as those interested in motherhood and its vicissitudes and intersection with psychoanalysis.
Pregnancy, Babies & Toddlers for Men
by Mark WoodsYou're having a baby! Or, at least, your partner is! Which means you are too.Not literally, of course, but you do have lots of excitement, anticipation and nervousness ahead, the likes of which you've never experienced before.This book is just for you: the new father. It guides you through the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy and gets you ready for anything your newborn may throw at you (including, but not limited to, regurgitated milk).From how your baby develops month by month to how to support your partner (it's the little things that count, we tell ourselves), from putting up a travel cot or installing a car seat once your little one is ready for the world, Pregnancy, Babies & Toddlers for Men is your survival guide from conception to the toddler years ahead.* Previously published separately as Pregnancy for Men and Babies & Toddlers for Men *
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
by Penny Simkin Ann Keppler Janelle Durham April Bolding Janet WalleyIf you only buy one pregnancy book, this should be the one! It's the most complete. It covers all aspects of childbearing, from conception through early infancy, and tells you what to expect. It offers detailed information, suggestions on decisions to make, and advice on steps to take to have a safe and satisfying experience.The Award-Winning Resource Recommended by Experts & Loved by Parents Parents love this book because it puts them in control by explaining a wide range of options, information, and questions to ask, so parents can find what works best for their health situation, personal goals, and priorities. Experts love this book because it's based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. It's practical--rooted in the real-life experiences of new families. The five authors bring a combined total of 150 years of experience working with expectant and new families as educators, nurses, counselors, doulas, physical therapists, and lactation consultants. They have attended hundreds of births, heard thousands of birth stories, and assisted innumerable new parents in adapting to their new lives. Not only that, the authors have a combined total of 12 children and 12 grandchildren. All of this experience allows them to write with compassion, understanding, and wisdom based on what really works in the real-world of parenting. The companion website offers even more details on select subjects, including lists of all the best resources on each topic and worksheets to guide parents' decision-making process. The website also includes a bonus chapter on pre-conception, which provides ways to improve your health and fertility before pregnancy begins.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
by Janet Whalley Penny Simkin Ann Keppler Janelle Durham April BoldingAvailable for the first time in full color, the up-to-date and authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold 1.5 million copies--by recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity careParents love this book because it puts them in control; experts love it because it's based on the latest medical research and recommendations from leading health organizations. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the information and guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period--decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values.Unlike pregnancy guides that can overwhelm and alarm by telling you up front all the things that can possibly go wrong, this book first describes normal, healthy processes, their typical variations, and the usual care practices for monitoring them. Only then does it cover possible complications and the care practices and procedures for resolving them. Throughout, the presentation is crystal-clear, the tone is reassuring, and the voice is empowering. And the language is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. From sensible nutrition advice to realistic birth plans, from birth doulas when desired to cesareans when needed, from reducing stress during pregnancy to caring for yourself as well as your baby after birth, this pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
by Janet Whalley Penny Simkin Ann Keppler Janelle Durham April BoldingFeel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that &“one size fits all&” doesn&’t apply to maternity care.Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period–decisions that reflect your preferences, priorities, and values. This sixth edition includes: -CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 -Updated dietary guides and breastfeeding and surrogacy information -Birth plans including doulas and caesarians when necessary -Tips on how to reduce stress -And so much morePregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn is inclusive, reflecting today's various family configurations such as single-parent families, blended families formed by second marriages, families with gay and lesbian parents, and families formed by open adoption or surrogacy. This pregnancy guide speaks to today's parents-to-be like no other.