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In this comprehensive new book, doula and birth educator Bailey Gaddis offers frank girlfriend talk and expert advice about pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood. During her own pregnancy, Bailey had many unanswered questions she felt were too taboo or embarrassing to ask. To help other women have a more informed, less cringey experience, she went on to train as a birth professional, and her work has inspired this book.

The Naughty Nineties: The Triumph of the American Libido examines the scandal-strafed decade when our public and private lives began to blur due to the rise of the web, reality television, and the wholesale tabloidization of pop culture. In this comprehensive and often hilarious time capsule, David Friend combines detailed reporting with first-person accounts from many of the decade's singular personalities, from Anita Hill to Monica Lewinsky, Lorena Bobbitt to Heidi Fleiss, Jesse Jackson to key members of the Clinton, Dole, and Bush teams.

Dive into the whimsical world of Cletus the Fetus and his loyal companion, Placey the Placenta, in "Me & My Placenta." This uproarious tale takes you on a journey from the cosmic ballet of conception to the grand entrance into the world. Cletus narrates his adventures in the womb with hilarious insights and clever observations.

Filled with wisdom and understanding, this groundbreaking 1996 book paints a vivid portrait of conflicts transsexuals face on a daily basis - and the courage they must summon as they struggle to reveal their true being to themselves and others. True Selves offers valuable guidance for those who are struggling to understand these people and their situations.

My goal has always been very clear, which is that if I eventually had a child, I would only breastfeed. It broke my heart when my baby slowly lost weight. Why? My breast milk is low in supply. This book is about my struggles and my attempts to solve them. This is my story. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice.

Being a woman is a powerful thing. You have the power to bear children, battle with your hormones, conceive it for nine months, become a mother, and for what it’s worth, You are a blessing. Not all can do the job as you do, and taking care of oneself sometimes becomes impossible. Neglecting yourself is very common, especially to new mothers like me. Taking care of yourself is not a sin. Although you might get yourself caught in the middle of being a mom and a wife, you have to look after yourself for your good. Being aware of your health and body makes your mind more at ease.