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Author
Publisher
Seven Stories Press
Pub. Date
[2013], c2012
Language
English
Description
"..a twenty-first century children's picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults, and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation, gender and other identity, or family composition."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
¿No estás contenta con tu método actual de control de la natalidad? ¿Estás desmoralizada por tu deseo de tener un hijo? ¿Experimentas signos y síntomas confusos en diversos momentos de tu ciclo? Este valioso libro ofrece las respuestas a tus preguntas, mientras te ofrece una información asombrosa sobre tu cuerpo. Tu fertilidad ha ayudado literalmente a cientos de miles de mujeres que querían evitar el embarazo de forma natural, maximizar...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Part memoir, part guide, this personal and deeply informative account of one woman's gripping journey through the global fertility industry in search of the solution to her own "unexplained infertility" exposes eye-opening information about the medical, financial, legal, scientific, emotional and ethical issues at stake. Although conception may seem like a simple biological process, this is often hardly the case. While many would like to have children,...
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Deciding to start or build a family is a life-changing decision, and, once the choice is made, thereś a whole new set of unknownsíncluding how challenging the journey will be. For the first time, fertility experts at Mayo Clinic offer an essential guide for those who want to have a baby. With color photographs and graphics throughout, this user-friendly yet comprehensive book provides answers and explanations on nearly every aspect of achieving...
Author
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The Mapmaker's Children is the story of Sarah Brown, the vibrant, talented daughter of abolitionist John Brown. Her conventional life trajectory is dynamically changed when she's told the shocking news that she can't bear children and stumbles into her father's work on the Underground Railroad. Realizing that her artistic talents may be able to help save the lives of slaves fleeing north, she becomes one of the movement's leading mapmakers. Since...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
After her own infertility struggles, Amy Klein wrote the book she wished she had in the midst of IVF, miscarriages, and countless doctor's appointments. She includes advice from medical experts and their patients along with questions to ask along the way.
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A guide to getting pregnant and giving birth to a healthy child using the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda, the "sister science of yoga. "The book covers topics such as adopting an Ayurvedic diet, practicing yoga, cleansing toxins, and creating a healthy environment for conception"--
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
"For the better part of a decade, Marc Sedaka and his wife belonged to a thriving, exclusive club that no one in their right mind wants to join. They were one of more than six million American couples suffering with infertility. In that time, they battled through endless rounds of drug therapies, 16 artificial inseminations, 10 in-vitro fertilizations, 3 miscarriages, and 1 gestational surrogate (womb for rent) who carried their twin girls to term..."--P....
13) Birdfeeders
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Presents step-by-step instructions for making a variety of birdfeeders.
Author
Publisher
Harper Horizon, an imprint of HarperCollins Focus
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since before she even knew how babies were made. From the moment she discovered she was pregnant with her first child--her son, Riley--she was fascinated by the entire experience. Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles--but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Everyone has an opinion on what an expectant mother should feel, think, or do during her pregnancy, and it's hard not to feel overwhelmed with...
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