Best Sellers
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HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method, 4th Edition
- A Natural Approach to Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing
- Written by: Marie F. Mongan M.Ed. M.Hy.
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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It is not necessary for childbirth to be a terribly painful experience. In this audiobook, HypnoBirthing founder Marie Mongan shows women how the Mongan Method works and how parents can take control of the greatest and most important event of their lives....
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Only good if your taking a physical course
- By Nichola on 2019-05-12
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Cat and Nat's Mom Truths
- Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of Motherhood
- Written by: Catherine Belknap, Natalie Telfer
- Narrated by: Catherine Belknap, Natalie Telfer
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Hilarious best friends Cat and Nat created a massive online community of moms by sharing their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. Cat & Nat’s Mom Truths shares everything no one will tell you about having kids....
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Best book ever
- By Kim on 2020-05-13
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Expecting Better
- Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know
- Written by: Emily Oster
- Narrated by: Emily Oster, Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
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Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy....
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Okay, but the author has a bias
- By Anna on 2024-03-21
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Being There
- Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters
- Written by: Erica Komisar, Sydny Miner
- Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
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This book shows mothers and fathers how to give their children the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults....
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There Was a Little Girl
- The Real Story of My Mother and Me
- Written by: Brooke Shields
- Narrated by: Brooke Shields
- Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
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Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life....
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Rose Coloured Glasses
- By SuperMOM on 2023-06-17
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Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom.
- Positive Parenting Is Easier than You Think: Happy Mom, Book 1
- Written by: Jennifer N. Smith
- Narrated by: Meg Price
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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We can not raise a happy child if we are constantly screaming threats at them. No parent sets out to hurt their child, but this type of parenting does just that. To raise a happy child that wants to behave, you need to retrain yourself first....
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It was ok
- By Tenasha Hook on 2020-05-03
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HypnoBirthing: The Mongan Method, 4th Edition
- A Natural Approach to Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing
- Written by: Marie F. Mongan M.Ed. M.Hy.
- Narrated by: Eliza Foss
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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It is not necessary for childbirth to be a terribly painful experience. In this audiobook, HypnoBirthing founder Marie Mongan shows women how the Mongan Method works and how parents can take control of the greatest and most important event of their lives....
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Only good if your taking a physical course
- By Nichola on 2019-05-12
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Cat and Nat's Mom Truths
- Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of Motherhood
- Written by: Catherine Belknap, Natalie Telfer
- Narrated by: Catherine Belknap, Natalie Telfer
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Hilarious best friends Cat and Nat created a massive online community of moms by sharing their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. Cat & Nat’s Mom Truths shares everything no one will tell you about having kids....
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Best book ever
- By Kim on 2020-05-13
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Expecting Better
- Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know
- Written by: Emily Oster
- Narrated by: Emily Oster, Jonathan Todd Ross
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Debunking myths and explaining everything from the real effects of caffeine to the surprising dangers of gardening, Expecting Better is the book for every pregnant woman who wants to enjoy a healthy and relaxed pregnancy....
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Okay, but the author has a bias
- By Anna on 2024-03-21
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Being There
- Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters
- Written by: Erica Komisar, Sydny Miner
- Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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This book shows mothers and fathers how to give their children the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults....
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There Was a Little Girl
- The Real Story of My Mother and Me
- Written by: Brooke Shields
- Narrated by: Brooke Shields
- Length: 12 hrs and 56 mins
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Brooke Shields never had what anyone would consider an ordinary life....
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Rose Coloured Glasses
- By SuperMOM on 2023-06-17
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Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom.
- Positive Parenting Is Easier than You Think: Happy Mom, Book 1
- Written by: Jennifer N. Smith
- Narrated by: Meg Price
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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We can not raise a happy child if we are constantly screaming threats at them. No parent sets out to hurt their child, but this type of parenting does just that. To raise a happy child that wants to behave, you need to retrain yourself first....
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It was ok
- By Tenasha Hook on 2020-05-03
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The Danish Way of Parenting
- What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids
- Written by: Jessica Joelle Alexander, Dissing Sandahl
- Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
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With illuminating examples and simple yet powerful advice, The Danish Way of Parenting will help parents from all walks of life raise the happiest, most well-adjusted kids in the world....
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Useful but misleading and oversimplified
- By JW on 2018-01-23
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In Pieces
- Written by: Sally Field
- Narrated by: Sally Field
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this intimate, haunting, literary memoir read by the author, an American icon tells her story for the first time, in her own gorgeous words - about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey....
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Raw & Truthful Autobiography
- By Cindy Susut on 2018-12-05
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Do Less
- A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms
- Written by: Kate Northrup M.D.
- Narrated by: Kate Northrup M.D.
- Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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This is a book for working women and mothers who are ready to release the culturally inherited belief that their worth is equal to their productivity, and instead create a personal and professional life that's based on presence, meaning, and joy....
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Do less by not reading this book!
- By Chad H on 2021-10-13
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Bringing Up Bébé
- One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting
- Written by: Pamela Druckerman
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins
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The secret behind France's astonishingly well-behaved children is here....
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Great book, okay audio
- By Sarah on 2019-03-06
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The Birth Partner
- A Complete Guide to Childbirth for Dads, Partners, Doulas, and All Other Labor Companions (5th Edition)
- Written by: Penny Simkin, Katie Rohs
- Narrated by: Rina Ríos
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Now, in audio for the first time, The Birth Partner remains the definitive guide to helping a woman through labor and birth....
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1st edition is probably better
- By Matthew B on 2021-12-31
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The 5 Principles of Parenting
- Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans
- Written by: Aliza Pressman
- Narrated by: Aliza Pressman
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In the age of high-pressure parenting, when so many of us we feel like we’ve got to get everything exactly right the first time, Dr. Aliza Pressman is the compassionate, reassuring expert we all need—and the one whose advice we can all use....
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Momma Cusses
- A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy
- Written by: Gwenna Laithland
- Narrated by: Abbi Laithland, Gwenna Laithland
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one of them. She’s one of us. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted....
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Relatable
- By Tasha on 2024-04-04
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Dear Future Mama
- A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie
- Written by: Meghan Trainor
- Narrated by: Meghan Trainor, Daryl Sabara, Amanda Sanfilippo
- Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
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Get the honest and real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and newborn days from the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind “All About That Bass” and “Dear Future Husband,” Meghan Trainor—also known as Riley’s mom....
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Meghan’s realness.
- By Shania on 2023-12-20
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Boy Mom
- What Your Son Needs Most from You
- Written by: Monica Swanson, Wendy Speake
- Narrated by: Monica Swanson, Donna Allen
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
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This guidebook, packed with wisdom, practical advice, resources, and encouragement, explores how moms can equip their sons with what they most need to succeed in life....
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Amazing book and much learned!
- By js_bug on 2021-02-04
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Momfluenced
- Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture
- Written by: Sara Petersen
- Narrated by: Megan Tusing
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
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How momfluencer culture impacts women psychologically as consumers, as performers of their stories, and as mothers....
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Sh*tty Mom
- The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us
- Written by: Karen Moline, Mary Ann Zoellner, Alicia Ybarbo, and others
- Narrated by: Laurie Kilmartin
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
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Sh*tty Mom is the ultimate parenting guide, written by four moms who have seen it all....
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Funny and relatable
- By Cheryl on 2024-03-08
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Hold On, But Don't Hold Still
- Hope and Humor from My Seriously Flawed Life
- Written by: Kristina Kuzmic
- Narrated by: Kristina Kuzmic
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Kristina Kuzmic has made herself a household name, speaking directly to mothers from the trenches of parenthood via her viral videos and social media presence. She is now bringing her message of self-acceptance, resilience, and joy to audiobook listeners....
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Very real
- By Thais on 2021-04-27
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The Danish Way of Raising Teens
- Written by: Iben Dissing Sandahl
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Glaister
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Learn the parenting secrets of the happiest teens in the world....
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Grace-Based Parenting
- Set Your Family Tree
- Written by: Tim Kimmel
- Narrated by: Tim Kimmel
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
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Discover a parenting style that nurtures a healthy family and displaces fear as a motivator for behavior. Learn how to meet your child's three driving inner needs for security, significance and strength with the invaluable gifts of love, purpose and hope....
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highly recommended
- By Josiane Wall on 2018-06-07
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Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
- Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men
- Written by: Meg Meeker
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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From the moment a mother holds her newborn son, his eyes tell her that she is his world. But often, as he grows up, the boy who needs her simultaneously pushes her away....
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Great book, very insightful tips.
- By Shawna on 2020-06-03
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To Have and to Hold
- Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma
- Written by: Molly Millwood
- Narrated by: Molly Millwood
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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A clinical psychologist’s exploration of the modern dilemmas women face in the wake of new motherhood....
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I've never felt so seen and heard
- By Anonymous User on 2023-12-24
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Hypnobirthing
- Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better
- Written by: Siobhan Miller
- Narrated by: Siobhan Miller
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Expert hypnobirthing teacher and founder of The Positive Birth Company, Siobhan Miller has made it her mission to change the way women around the world approach and experience birth....
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Excellent resource!
- By Cameron Wielhouwer on 2023-11-13
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What No One Tells You
- A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood
- Written by: Dr. Alexandra Sacks, Dr. Catherine Birndorf
- Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from two of America’s top reproductive psychiatrists. Dr. Sacks and Dr. Birndorf show why it’s natural for “matrescence” - the birth of a mother - to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence....
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Great listen for first time mom to be.
- By Viri Sanchez on 2020-03-16
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How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids
- Written by: Jancee Dunn
- Narrated by: Jancee Dunn
- Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins
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A hilariously candid account of one woman's quest to bring her post-baby marriage back from the brink....
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vulgar
- By Raynon on 2018-12-26
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Mother and Son
- The Respect Effect
- Written by: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- Narrated by: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Love is important, but it is respect that is the key to your son's heart....
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Too religious
- By Shelley Flynn on 2021-06-25
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The Baby Decision
- How to Make the Most Important Choice of Your Life
- Written by: Merle Bombardieri MSW LICSW
- Narrated by: Kathleen Godwin
- Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Baby or child-free? Which will it be? Is this decision keeping you up at night? Do you feel terrified you will regret your decision? Are you paralyzed by this high-stakes choice? Now, you can get off the fence and get on with your life....
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Interesting point of view
- By Anne-Marie F. on 2024-01-25
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The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama
- Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey
- Written by: Jill Koziol, Liz Tenety, Diana Spalding MSN CNM - contributor
- Narrated by: Stephanie Richardson
- Length: 20 hrs and 55 mins
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Pregnancy isn't just about creating a baby. It's also about the powerful transformation we go through on the journey to becoming "mama". We created The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama to coach and inspire you each step of the way....
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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn
- The Complete Guide
- Written by: Penny Simkin PT, Janet Whalley BSN, Ann Keppler MN, and others
- Narrated by: Suehyla El-Attar
- Length: 23 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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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 care....
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Strongly pushes midwifery led care
- By Laura on 2022-10-11
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The Newborn Baby Guide
- How to Thrive as First-Time Parents in the First Month After Childbirth
- Written by: Gina Wing
- Narrated by: Emily Paige
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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In this audiobook, I’ll guide you on what you can expect from your little baby in the first month, including the hospital process following birth, in-depth instructions on breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, changing diapers, possible complications, and many tips....
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Motherhood, Mother Should
- Written by: Kathleen Brown
- Narrated by: Kathleen Brown
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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It is impossible to be perfect, let alone be a perfect parent. The realities of everyday life impact us all. No matter how much experience we have, there is no optimal way to handle every turn of your child's younger years. The independent variables of place, time, situation, family culture, and your child's personality make motherhood the ultimate "think on your feet" job.
Written by: Kathleen Brown
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The Golden Ticket
- A Life in College Admissions Essays
- Written by: Irena Smith
- Narrated by: Irena Smith
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Irena is a Russian Jewish immigrant, a PhD in comparative literature, a former Stanford admissions officer, and a private college counselor in Palo Alto, California—a city where everyone has to be good at something and where success often means the name of a prestigious college on the back of a late-model luxury car. But as Irena works with some of the most ambitious, tightly wound students in the world, she struggles to keep her own family from unraveling, and that sharp-edged divide lies at the heart of her memoir.
Written by: Irena Smith
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Choosing My Tomorrow
- Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice
- Written by: Jodie Baulkham
- Narrated by: Jodie Baulkham
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Jodie Baulkham's world shatters at 29 with the loss of her husband in the line of duty, she finds herself the sole parent of their 8-month-old daughter. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she undergoes a crash course in grief and despair. Yet, as she picks up the broken pieces of her life, she uncovers something unexpected. While she grapples with profound sorrow, she also discovers the seeds of hope and joy. This memoir traces Jodie's progression from anguish to coping, to managing, and to ultimately thriving.
Written by: Jodie Baulkham
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Moms in Medicine
- Navigating Mental Health Challenges
- Written by: Sarah El Yaman
- Narrated by: Natalie Holt
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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A mothers in medicine guide to balance work-family challenges.
Written by: Sarah El Yaman
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I Cannot Control Everything Forever
- A Memoir of Motherhood, Science, and Art
- Written by: Emily C. Bloom
- Narrated by: Emily C. Bloom
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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This is Emily Bloom’s journey towards and through motherhood, a path that has become, for the average woman, laden with data and medical technology. Emily faces decisions regarding genetic testing and diagnosis, technologies that offer the illusion of certainty but carry the weight of hard decisions. Her desire to know more thrusts her back into the history of science, as she traces the discoveries that impacted the modern state of pregnancy and motherhood.
Written by: Emily C. Bloom
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Love, Mom
- Inspiring Stories Celebrating Motherhood
- Written by: Nicole Saphier
- Narrated by: Nicole Saphier, Marguerite Gavin, Rachel Campos-Duffy, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Unmatched and unwavering, mothers are the embodiment of selfless, pure, and unconditional love. But so often, the sacrifices and triumphs of motherhood go unrecognized. Now, in Love, Mom, Fox News medical contributor and mom of three, Dr. Nicole Saphier, shines a light on the power of a mother’s love, with inspiring first-person stories from moms in the Fox News family.
Written by: Nicole Saphier
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Motherhood, Mother Should
- Written by: Kathleen Brown
- Narrated by: Kathleen Brown
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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It is impossible to be perfect, let alone be a perfect parent. The realities of everyday life impact us all. No matter how much experience we have, there is no optimal way to handle every turn of your child's younger years. The independent variables of place, time, situation, family culture, and your child's personality make motherhood the ultimate "think on your feet" job.
Written by: Kathleen Brown
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The Golden Ticket
- A Life in College Admissions Essays
- Written by: Irena Smith
- Narrated by: Irena Smith
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Irena is a Russian Jewish immigrant, a PhD in comparative literature, a former Stanford admissions officer, and a private college counselor in Palo Alto, California—a city where everyone has to be good at something and where success often means the name of a prestigious college on the back of a late-model luxury car. But as Irena works with some of the most ambitious, tightly wound students in the world, she struggles to keep her own family from unraveling, and that sharp-edged divide lies at the heart of her memoir.
Written by: Irena Smith
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Choosing My Tomorrow
- Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice
- Written by: Jodie Baulkham
- Narrated by: Jodie Baulkham
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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When Jodie Baulkham's world shatters at 29 with the loss of her husband in the line of duty, she finds herself the sole parent of their 8-month-old daughter. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she undergoes a crash course in grief and despair. Yet, as she picks up the broken pieces of her life, she uncovers something unexpected. While she grapples with profound sorrow, she also discovers the seeds of hope and joy. This memoir traces Jodie's progression from anguish to coping, to managing, and to ultimately thriving.
Written by: Jodie Baulkham
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Moms in Medicine
- Navigating Mental Health Challenges
- Written by: Sarah El Yaman
- Narrated by: Natalie Holt
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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A mothers in medicine guide to balance work-family challenges.
Written by: Sarah El Yaman
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I Cannot Control Everything Forever
- A Memoir of Motherhood, Science, and Art
- Written by: Emily C. Bloom
- Narrated by: Emily C. Bloom
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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This is Emily Bloom’s journey towards and through motherhood, a path that has become, for the average woman, laden with data and medical technology. Emily faces decisions regarding genetic testing and diagnosis, technologies that offer the illusion of certainty but carry the weight of hard decisions. Her desire to know more thrusts her back into the history of science, as she traces the discoveries that impacted the modern state of pregnancy and motherhood.
Written by: Emily C. Bloom
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Love, Mom
- Inspiring Stories Celebrating Motherhood
- Written by: Nicole Saphier
- Narrated by: Nicole Saphier, Marguerite Gavin, Rachel Campos-Duffy, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Unmatched and unwavering, mothers are the embodiment of selfless, pure, and unconditional love. But so often, the sacrifices and triumphs of motherhood go unrecognized. Now, in Love, Mom, Fox News medical contributor and mom of three, Dr. Nicole Saphier, shines a light on the power of a mother’s love, with inspiring first-person stories from moms in the Fox News family.
Written by: Nicole Saphier
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Inconceivable
- Super Sperm Donors, Off-the-Grid Insemination, and Unconventional Family Planning
- Written by: Valerie Bauman
- Narrated by: Valerie Bauman
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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Inconceivable combines memoir and investigative reporting to reveal an underground community of sperm donors and recipients who have chosen to circumvent traditional fertility avenues and meet up on their own terms. As an active participant in this community, Valerie Bauman uses her own story as a lens into this movement of people attempting to dodge the costly and often discriminatory world of sperm banks and fertility clinics.
Written by: Valerie Bauman
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How to Have a Baby
- The Essential Unbiased Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
- Written by: Dr Sara Kayat
- Narrated by: Dr Sara Kayat
- Length: 11 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Dr Sara Kayat is a GP and mum of two – as a medical professional overwhelmed by the information (and often lack of information!) available to new parents, she wanted to write the book that she wish she’d had when she was starting her family. The chapters cover everything from pre-pregnancy nutrition, early pregnancy symptoms and FAQs, to what all the medical jargon at your scans really means, when to worry and when not to worry, what to expect, what is normal, and when to seek further help – Sara has it all covered.
Written by: Dr Sara Kayat
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Raising My Manchild
- Confronting the Taboo of Baby Mama Drama
- Written by: T. Grow, L.C. Smith
- Narrated by: LaToya Grow Bankston
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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You would think that after 16 years of attempted co-parenting, even the worst situations would be better. How is it that most other single moms in your life have managed to make it through the trenches? Yet, here you are still dealing with "Daddy Deadbeat". Over the years, you've done all you can to create a functional co-parenting situation and a sense of balanced love and stability for your child. Still, you can't seem to win from losing.
Written by: T. Grow, and others
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Playful Parenting
- 10 Parenting Lessons Inspired by the World of Bluey
- Written by: Mandi Cline
- Narrated by: Esther Owens
- Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Embark on a wackadoo parenting journey drawn from the heartwarming adventures of the Heeler Family! Inspired by the lovable show Bluey, this delightful book brings to life 10 invaluable parenting lessons drawn from the adventures of Bluey, Bingo, and their parents, Bandit and Chilli. Backed by proven data and research, this parenting guide not only unveils the positive impact of each lesson on your child's development but also real-life tips on how to infuse the Bluey magic into your own family story.
Written by: Mandi Cline
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University of Motherhood
- Undergraduate Degree
- Written by: Cathy Kotow-Dockman
- Narrated by: Cathy Kotow-Dockman
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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For Cathy, motherhood became an avenue for personal growth and awareness. She worked passionately and intentionally to develop a parenting approach which blended traditional values with empowerment and alternative methods. Motherhood became a quest to identify her true beliefs and deliberately pass them onto her children. Continually in a state of self-reflection, she asked herself: how can I ensure that my children learn to value family unity alongside independent thought?
Written by: Cathy Kotow-Dockman
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How I Fixed My Teen
- And My 9 Essential Steps So That You Can Do the Same
- Written by: Heather Frazier
- Narrated by: Heather Frazier
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Navigating the turbulent waters of teenage years can be daunting for any parent. In "How I Fixed My Teen," Heather Frazier, a seasoned life coach specializing in parent-teen relationships, shares her personal journey and professional insights. This extremely intimate book is more than just a guide; it is a beacon of hope, and a testament to the power of connection, confidence, and love in transforming family dynamics.
Written by: Heather Frazier
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A Mother's Love
- Did She Ever Teach You How to Live Without Her?
- Written by: Knajula Edwards
- Narrated by: Shevon Cruz-Carrion
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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A Mother's Love: Did She Ever Teach You How To Live Without Her?" is a captivating book that devolves into the heart and soul of maternal love, guiding listeners through an emotional exploration of loss, legacy, and learning to live on. This beautifully crafted book weaves together stories and reflections that resonate with anyone who has experienced the nurturing touch of a mother's love.
Written by: Knajula Edwards
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Lessons for Survival
- Mothering Against “the Apocalypse”
- Written by: Emily Raboteau
- Narrated by: Emily Raboteau
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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With camera in hand, Raboteau goes in search of birds, fluttering in the air or painted on buildings, and ways her children may safely play in city parks while avoiding pollution, pandemics, and the police. She ventures abroad to learn from indigenous peoples, and in her own family and community discovers the most intimate meanings of resilience. Raboteau bears witness to the inner life of Black women/motherhood, and to the brutalities and possibilities of cities, while celebrating the beauty and fragility of nature.
Written by: Emily Raboteau
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Untold Reality of Motherhood
- Unspoken Struggles: The Realities of Pregnancy and Maternal Mental Health
- Written by: Angelica Romero
- Narrated by: Skye Alley
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Every obstetrician, gynecologist, and primary doctor caring for individuals navigating pregnancy, attempting to conceive, or in the postpartum phase should have this audiobook. It serves as an informative resource, educating new or soon-to-be mothers about potential challenges their bodies and minds may face, ensuring they don't feel isolated, ashamed, or taken aback by unexpected experiences.
Written by: Angelica Romero
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The Unicorn Baby
- Debunking 10 Myths of Modern Parenting
- Written by: Roxanne Atkinson
- Narrated by: Roxanne Atkinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins
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If you search the Internet for parenting tips and read/listen to a few parenting books you will most likely stumble across the mythical Unicorn Baby. This is the baby who feeds every four hours and sleeps through the night, sits at six months, pees pure gold and poops rainbows. Didn’t get one of these? Don’t worry, neither did clinical occupational therapist and mom of two ‘Non-Unicorns’, Roxanne Atkinson, which is why she’s written this book.
Written by: Roxanne Atkinson
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Momma Cusses
- A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting & Trying Not to Be the Reason Your Kid Needs Therapy
- Written by: Gwenna Laithland
- Narrated by: Abbi Laithland, Gwenna Laithland
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
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There are lots of experts out there who will tell you they have the magic recipe to raising perfect humans. Gwenna Laithland is not one of them. She’s one of us. Frustrated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Her relatable representation of parenthood validates our experiences. In Momma Cusses, Gwenna uses her signature style of snark and sarcasm to explain her interpretation of responsive parenting vs. reactive parenting and outline the steps she takes to raise her kids. Whether you are a parent or someone who has had a parent, we all need to learn how to handle our emotional spirals responsively.
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Relatable
- By Tasha on 2024-04-04
Written by: Gwenna Laithland
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Time Management for Busy Moms
- How to Organize Your Life, Do Less and Get More
- Written by: Sophie Irvine
- Narrated by: Marcia Person
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
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Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you swamped and exhausted by all you strive to do, ending most days feeling unsatisfied and unsuccessful? Are you struggling to find time for the things, and people, you love? Not so long ago I was depressed, distant from my older daughter, convinced I was failing my baby, and on the brink of separation. I couldn’t see a way of getting everything done and keeping everyone happy.
Written by: Sophie Irvine