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Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn : the complete guide / by Simkin, Penny,1938-author.; Bolding, April,author.; Durham, Janelle,author.; Keppler, Ann,1946-author.; Whalley, Janet,1945-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Parents 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 Caesareans 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.
Subjects: Childbirth.; Newborn infants; Pregnancy.;
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Baby making for everybody : family building and fertility for LGBTQ+ and solo parents / by Rachlin, Ray,author.; Goodman, Marea,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In Baby Making for Everybody, queer millennial midwives Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman use their professional expertise to demystify the dizzying process of pursuing parenthood as queer and solo people, offering concrete, gender-affirming advice on topics like tracking fertility, choosing a sperm donor, legal considerations, IVF, IUI, adoption, navigating gender and pregnancy, and more. The result is a much-needed how-to guide for every aspect of the complicated, messy, and glorious process of building a family as an LGBTQ+ or solo parent. Combining practical information with personal narratives and first person community wisdom, this book provides prospective parents with the information they need to grow their families outside of a traditional heterosexual nuclear family model"--
Subjects: Human reproduction.; Human reproductive technology.; Pregnancy.; Same-sex parents.; Sexual minorities' families.; Sexual minority parents.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Rage against the minivan : learning to parent without perfection / by Howerton, Kristen,author.;
"A heartfelt, subversively funny memoir and a bold personal manifesto that pushes back against the superficial expectations of motherhood-- and challenges the idea that there's a "right" way to raise kids. With hard-won knowledge gained from having four kids in four years, Kristen Howerton navigates the emotional and sometimes messy waters of motherhood, sharing valuable lessons from her journey through infertility, adoption, pregnancy, toddler tantrums, divorce, and the shock and awe of parenting teens. Howerton recounts how she learned to opt out from the pressure to do it all perfectly. As a mom of both white and black children and a licensed therapist, Howerton talks frankly about the thorny issues parents face today, whether it's finding good mom friends, confronting racism, disciplining other people's kids, or falling short of that elusive work/life balance. Howerton's experience-- the expectations, the stress, the total lack of control, and yes, the indignities of driving a minivan (which now sits in her driveway littered with crushed Cheetos and the remnants of her self-esteem)-- along with her ability to laugh at herself, reminds parents they are not alone on this unpredictable ride"--
Subjects: Howerton, Kristen.; Motherhood; Parenting;
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No journey too far : a novel / by Turansky, Carrie,author.;
"A family separated, a missing sweetheart, a hidden trunk, and a journey across the ocean all in the name of love--the epic saga of the McAlisters continues in the riveting sequel to No Ocean Too Wide . In 1909, Grace McAlister set sail for Canada as one of the thousands of British Home Children taken from their families and their homeland. Though she is fortunate enough to be adopted by wealthy parents, the secrets of her past are kept hidden for ten years until someone from her long-buried childhood arrives on her doorstep. With this new connection to her birth family, will she be brave enough to leave her sheltered life in Toronto and uncover the truth? After enduring hardship as an indentured British Home Child, Garth McAlister left Canada to serve in World War I. His sweetheart, Emma Lafferty, promised to wait for his return, but after three long years apart, her letters suddenly stopped. When Garth arrives home from the war to unexpected news, he is determined to return to Canada once more on a daunting mission to find the two women he refuses to abandon--his long-lost sister and his mysteriously missing sweetheart."--
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; British; Brothers and sisters; Forced migration; Home children (Canadian immigrants); Betrothal; World War, 1939-1945;
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Upper Middle Bogan. by Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2013.When Bess Denyar, a doctor with a posh mother, an architect husband and twin 13-year-olds at a private school, finds out that she is adopted, she is stunned, but even more so when she meets her birth parents - Wayne and Julie Wheeler. If that's not enough to digest, Bess also discovers that she has siblings - Amber, Kayne and Brianna. The Wheelers head up a drag racing team in the outer suburbs, and are thrilled to discover the daughter they thought they had lost.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Motion pictures--Australia.; Television comedies.;
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Cherish Farrah : a novel / by Morrow, Bethany C.,author.;
"Seventeen-year-old Farrah Turner is one of two Black girls in her country club community, and the only one with Black parents. Her best friend, Cherish Whitman, adopted by a wealthy white family, is something Farrah likes to call WGS--White Girl Spoiled. With Brianne and Jerry Whitman as parents, Cherish is given the kind of adoration and coddling that even upper-class Black parents can't seem to afford--and it creates a dissonance in her best friend that Farrah can exploit. When her own family is unexpectedly confronted with foreclosure, the calculating Farrah is determined to reassert the control she's convinced she's always had over her life by staying with Cherish, the only person she loves--even when she hates her. A troubled Farrah manipulates her way further into the Whitman family but the longer she stays, the more her own parents suggest that something is wrong in the Whitman house. She might trust them--if they didn't think something was wrong with Farrah, too. As strange things start happening at the Whitman household--debilitating illnesses, upsetting fever dreams, an inexplicable tension with Cherish's hothead boyfriend, and a strange journal that seems to keep track of what is happening to Farrah--it's nothing she can't handle. But soon everything begins to unravel when the Whitmans invite Farrah closer, and it's anyone's guess who is really in control. Told in Farrah's chilling, unforgettable voice and weaving in searing commentary on race and class, this slow-burn social horror will keep you on the edge of your seat until the last page"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; African American teenage girls; Female friendship; Racially mixed families; Rich people;
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Upper Middle Bogan: S1. by Martin, Tony,film director.; Hope, Wayne,film director.; Maynard, Annie,actor.; Robbins, Glenn,actor.; Banas, Michala,actor.; Brammall, Patrick,actor.; Malcolm, Robyn,actor.; Nevin, Robyn,actor.; Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annie Maynard, Glenn Robbins, Michala Banas, Patrick Brammall, Robyn Malcolm, Robyn NevinOriginally produced by Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2013.When Bess Denyar, a doctor with a posh mother, an architect husband and twin 13-year-olds at a private school, finds out that she is adopted, she is stunned, but even more so when she meets her birth parents - Wayne and Julie Wheeler. If that's not enough to digest, Bess also discovers that she has siblings - Amber, Kayne and Brianna. The Wheelers head up a drag racing team in the outer suburbs, and are thrilled to discover the daughter they thought they had lost.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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The best of me / by Sala, Sharon.;
Ruby Butterman and her husband, Peanut, cannot have children, but they're given a second chance at a family when six-year-old orphan Carlie is left in their care. It's a challenge for Carlie to adapt to a new town, a new school, and a new family, and when she gets bullied at school, Ruby and Peanut discover how to step up as parents, and how to make a forever family for their beloved little girl.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Adopted children; Small cities;
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Ernie & Cerbie [videorecording] / by Williams, Tammy,film director.; Williams, Alvin V.,film producer,screenwriter.; Hall, Brogan Kelly,actor.; Jones, Leland,actor.; Hunt, Keegan Michael,actor.; Griffin, Arlen,actor.; UHE (Firm),film distributor.;
Brogan Kelly Hall, Leland Jones, Keegan Michael Hunt, Arlen Griffin.Ernie & Cerbie's magical adventures leads them under the investigative nose of Detective Myers. Detective Myers can't find any history of Ernie and is puzzled by his sudden appearance and launches an investigation on Ernie & Cerbie. With no home of record and no parents, Detective Myers takes, Ernie & Cerbie to the city's Orphanage. When Ernie & Cerbie arrive, Ernie now finds a new beginning for his magical arrows. A fun loving magical adventure of bringing love to the life of both children and their newly adoptive families.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Children's films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Eros (Greek deity); Detectives; Angels; Dogs; Love; Orphans; Orphanages;
For private home use only.
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The expert guide to fertility : boost your chances for pregnancy / by Sanfilippo, J. S.(Joseph S.),author.; Kumar, Aarti,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The essential guide to understanding fertility and improving your pregnancy chances. The journey to fertility can be daunting and filled with obstacles. In The Expert Guide to Fertility, OB-GYNs Joseph S. Sanfilippo, MD, MBA, and Aarti Kumar, MD, offer the information you need in your journey to achieve pregnancy. They provide an overview of the human reproductive system, describe issues that may impede conception, and explain various medical, surgical, and lifestyle interventions shown to improve one's chances of becoming pregnant. Sanfilippo and Kumar offer important information on: A broad variety of assisted reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilization -- Diagnostic tests and what to expect throughout your fertility journey -- Fertility-preserving options for people diagnosed with cancer and people with recurrent miscarriages, polycystic ovaries, a low egg supply, or endometriosis -- Fertility options for LGBTQ+ readers, single parents, and military personnel -- Adoption, egg and sperm donation, and egg freezing procedures -- Financing options, including tips for working with health care insurers. The Expert Guide to Fertility is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about getting pregnant"--
Subjects: Fertility, Human.; Human reproduction.;
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