An autobiography of Chicana lesbian Karleen Pendleton Jimenez with a focus on her attempts to have a child.

Comforting and intimate, this “girlfriend” guide to getting pregnant gets to the heart of all the emotional issues around having children—biological pressure, in-law pressures, greater social pressures—to support women who are considering getting pregnant. Trying to get pregnant is enough to make any woman impatient. The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is a complete guide to the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects of getting pregnant, told in a funny, compassionate way, like talking to a good friend who’s been through it all. And in fact, Dr. Jean Twenge has been through it all—the mother of three young children, she started researching fertility when trying to conceive for the first time. A renowned sociologist and professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Twenge brought her research background to the huge amount of information—sometimes contradictory, frequently alarmist, and often discouraging— that she encountered online, from family and friends, and in books, and decided to go into the latest studies to find out the real story. The good news is: There is a lot less to worry about than you’ve been led to believe. Dr. Twenge gets to the heart of the emotional issues around getting pregnant, including how to prepare mentally and physically when thinking about conceiving; how to talk about it with family, friends, and your partner; and how to handle the great sadness of a miscarriage. Also covered is how to know when you’re ovulating, when to have sex, timing your pregnancy, maximizing your chances of getting pregnant, how to tilt the odds toward having a boy or a girl, and the best prenatal diet. Trying to conceive often involves an enormous amount of emotion, from anxiety and disappointment to hope and joy. With comfort, humor, and straightforward advice, The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is the bedside companion to help you through it.

Who Said Getting Pregnant With A Girl Is Hard? This book is a step-by-step guide that reveals the various strategies you can try today to conceive your baby girl. Full of tips and tricks, that are easy to apply, the book focuses on natural, non-invasive methods and techniques you can implement in the privacy of your own home at no cost and without risk. These methods are simple and cost-effective ways to achieve a beautiful baby girl of your own. Read This Book and Discover: The best foods and supplements to eat pre-conception How to time your intercourse for the best results Powerful Meditations and Visualizations to manifest your baby girl The Pros and Cons of using High Tech Methods Not only mothers-to-be, but also fathers-to-be will find: complete and interesting advice for having your desired baby girl. You do not have to leave the gender of your baby entirely to fate. The book shows you the steps to take to up your chances of having the baby girl you are dreaming of. Mistakes that you may be making are covered, along with the factors that influence the conception of a baby girl. It shows why pH levels are important for the mother-to-be as well as how to determine ovulation and using that information to your advantage. In a nutshell, the book is a complete manual drawing together, in an easy to read and understandable manner, the various non-risk and natural methods for choosing the gender of your baby, the baby girl of your dreams. About The Author As a proud mother of 7, her extensive background in natural health therapies and biology inspired her to create a book that is both entertaining and full of useful information that can easily be implemented by soon to be moms. Her own experiences with the techniques covered as well as her family, friends and readers experiences have been distilled to create a roadmap to your personal success. Start your journey to a beautiful baby girl today with The Gender Selection Manual!

A NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2021 Selection “[T]his book is so much more than a memoir . . . . Her prose has the power to undo deep-set cultural biases about poverty and parenthood.”—New York Times Book Review An activist calls for better support of young families so they can thrive and reflects on her experiences as a Black mother and college student fighting for opportunities for herself and her child. Pregnant Girl presents the possibility of a different future for young mothers—one of success and stability—in the midst of the dismal statistics that dominate the national conversation. Along with her own story as a young Black mother, Nicole Lynn Lewis weaves in those of the men and women she’s worked with to share a new perspective on how poverty, classism, and systemic racism impact teen pregnancy and on how effective programs and equitable policies can help teen parents earn college degrees, have increased opportunity, and create a legacy of educational and career achievements in their families. After Nicole became pregnant during her senior year in high school, she was told that college was no longer a reality—a negative outlook often unfairly presented to teen mothers. Nicole left home and experienced periods of homelessness, hunger, and poverty. Despite these obstacles, she enrolled at the College of William & Mary and brought her 3-month-old daughter along. Through her experiences fighting for resources to put herself through college, she discovered her true calling and founded her organization, Generation Hope, to provide support for teen parents and their children so they can thrive in college and kindergarten—driving a 2-generation solution to poverty. Pregnant Girl will inspire young parents faced with similar choices and obstacles that they too can pursue their goals with the right support.

A complete update of a classic. Dr. Silber is the preeminent expert in the field of male and female fertility problems. He has appeared on "Oprah, the "Today show, Good Morning America, ABC's World News Tonight, Nightline, and was featured on Discovery Health's documentary program on infertility, "The Baby Lab, and many other national programs. The media world will eagerly welcome Dr. Silber to discuss the latest developments in infertility treatment.

The hands-on guide that addresses the common barriers to achieving pregnancy and offers tips to maximize your potential for fertility For millions of people, starting a family is a lifelong dream. However, many face challenges in welcoming children into the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12% of women in the US from ages 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. A variety of factors exist that can contribute to infertility, such as ovulation disorders, uterine abnormalities, congenital defects, and a host of environmental and lifestyle considerations. But infertility is not just a female problem. For approximately 35% of couples with infertility, a male factor is identified along with a female factor, while in 8% of couples, a male factor is the only identifiable cause. Fortunately, there are many treatment options that offer hope. Getting Pregnant For Dummies discusses the difficulties related to infertility and offers up-to-date advice on the current methods and treatments to assist in conception. This easy-to-read guide will help you understand why infertility occurs, its contributing risk factors, and the steps to take to increase the chances of giving birth. From in vitro fertilization (IVF) to third party reproduction (donor sperm or eggs and gestational surrogacy) to lifestyle changes to understanding genetic information to insurance, legal and medication considerations, this bookcovers all the information you need to navigate your way to the best possible results. Packed with the latest information and new developments in medical technology, this book: Helps readers find real-life solutions to getting pregnant Covers the latest information on treatments for infertility for both women and men Offers advice on choosing the option best suited for an individual’s unique situation Explains the different types and possible causes of infertility issues Provides insight to genetic testing information Provides suggestions for lifestyle changes that help prepare for conception Getting Pregnant For Dummies is an indispensable guide for every woman trying to conceive and for men experiencing infertility issues.

What if you could choose the sex of your baby? There are many existing sex-selection methods out there, but parents have come to find out that these methods are confusing and unreliable. Kathryn Taylor introduces a natural sex-selection approach known as *The Babydust Method, * which is based on the latest scientific evidence. This book details the science behind the method, and explains how you can dramatically increase your chances of conceiving the sex of your choice. This book reveals the flaws in the Shettles method, O+12, egg polarity, pH, and acidic/alkaline/ion diets, and offers a brand new approach involving a combination of precise timing and frequency that has been proven to work in a published clinical study.

This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive technologies Are you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in your cycle? This invaluable resource provides the answers to your questions while giving you amazing insights into your body. Taking Charge of Your Fertility has helped literally hundreds of thousands of women avoid pregnancy naturally, maximize their chances of getting pregnant, or simply gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health. Toni Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which in only a couple of minutes a day allows you to: Enjoy highly effective and scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices Maximize your chances of conception before you see a doctor or resort to invasive high-tech options Expedite your fertility treatment by quickly identifying impediments to pregnancy achievement Gain control and a true understanding of your gynecological and sexual health This new edition includes: A fully revised and intuitive charting system A selection of personalized master charts for birth control, pregnancy achievement, breastfeeding, and menopause An expanded sixteen-page color insert that reflects the book’s most important concepts Six brand-new chapters on topics including balancing hormones naturally, preserving your future fertility, and three medical conditions all women should be aware of

In addition to information on medical issues, this book features ancient and modern prayers and rituals for each stage of pregnancy, as well as traditional Jewish wisdom on pregnancy.

Marisa Peer's unique brand of hypnotherapy is truly life changing the proof is overwhelming her last book has over 245 five star customer reviews, with readers saying again and again how their lives have completely turned around since reading Marisa's book. Now in her fantastic new book Trying to Get Pregnant (and Succeeding) Marisa gives you the tools to get pregnant quickly and easily in a programme that is effortless and rewarding. Marisa's tried and tested programme is a natural way to increase your fertility. Her powerful hypnotic language and effective techniques mean that just reading the book enables you to change negative thought patterns that have been supressing and blocking your fertility without you knowing it. Marisa uses her revolutionary method of reprogramming the brain to alter any blocks related to pregnancy, birth and motherhood. Addressing women with every kind of infertility problem and women who are planning or undergoing IVF, Marisa's powerful techniques, which are not to be found anywhere else, lie in the process of reading the book. Trying to Get Pregnant (and Succeeding) is an exciting book that enables any women struggling to get pregnant to deliver a healthy baby, even if they've been told they were infertile. It works on multiple levels using techniques including powerfully affecting exercises, subtle repetition and straightforward questionnaires to break negative blocks about pregnancy and birth whilst improving your fertility. An effortless process, the reader's progress through the book is a hypnotherapy treatment in itself. Marisa Peer was voted Britain's Best Therapist and is listed in The Tatler guide to Britain's very best Doctors and specialists she has a unique ability to help people with fertility problems. Written in the highly engaging style she is renowned for, Marisa speaks to you on an extremely personal level and tailors her proven methods in boosting conception to your unique needs. Unlike other books, not only does her programme naturally boost fertility but it can do so by your next cycle. If you want to have a baby the most important tool to boost your fertility is your mind. This book offers hope for all women with fertility issues, so if you are struggling with unexplained infertility or secondary infertility Marisa's brand new book shows you how to get pregnant fast. With Marisa's proven programme you can increase your fertility, improve your ability to conceive naturally, or with IVF, and then carry your perfect baby to full term.