Shanta Everington Livres

Congratulations on your babys arrival! Now begins the task of learning to become a parent! Its normal to find yourself seeking guidance and reassurance at this time. Many new baby care manuals offer prescriptive advice. Faced with a set of rules, first-time parents may feel anxious, confused and judged if things dont go to plan. This book is different. Never preaching, always reassuring, it will guide you through your babys first year, offering you vital information and support so you can focus on enjoying this precious time. From handling your newborn and adjusting to parenthood, to soothing a teething baby and tackling weaning, no avenue is left unexplored. Youll find family case studies included in every chapter, as well as extracts from the authors own diary, so you can benefit from other new parents sharing their experiences and tips. Only you can decide what sort of parent you want to be, but it helps if you know what you are letting yourself in for!

Fifteen-year-old Jesse lives in a society where babies are born neither male nor female - gender is assigned at birth. Will the secret she closely guards be found out? Boyfriend Zeus, mother Ana's Natural Souls, and new friend Ork, leader of We Are One, pull Jesse in different directions, forcing her to make her own mind up about who she really is.

Exploring the diverse paths to motherhood, this book highlights the experiences of women who embrace motherhood through adoption, surrogacy, and egg donation. It also honors the often-overlooked contributions of birth mothers, surrogate mothers, and egg donors, providing a platform for their stories and perspectives. Through these narratives, the book sheds light on the emotional complexities and profound connections formed in these unique journeys to motherhood.