Book description
Practical strategies, checklists, and planning tools to help couples navigate the pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn stages together Preparing for the birth of your child is a life-changing experience, but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming one. Couples can tackle everything that needs to get done if they work together as a team, all while setting the foundation for a strong partnership that carries them through the next stage as first-time parents. The Couples' Pregnancy Guide offers supportive advice, strategies, and checklists couples need to create a plan that works for their unique relationship. There's no script for how things will go in pregnancy, but you can get through it with confidence and optimism when you do it together. The Couples' Pregnancy Guide features: - A month-by-month breakdown of discussion-worthy topics, from prenatal screenings and parental leave to childcare options and birth plans - Guidance on how to support your partner to improve communication, strengthen emotional attunement, and lay the groundwork for a strong parenting team -Checklists and worksheets to share responsibilities and empower non-birthing partners, and brainstorm solutions when joint decisions are particularly tricky -Practical advice for challenges like easing tight finances, moving past communication impasses, and advocating for yourself in medical settings
About the Author
D'ANTHONY WARD is a social media influencer, YouTuber, filmmaker, and the owner of the inspirational clothing brand Create Dope Humans. D'Anthony has worked to disrupt the FOMO culture by encouraging his audience to slow down, celebrate the simple things, and appreciate the every day. He is also committed to tackling outdated stereotypes around fatherhood, marriage, and parenting. Visit him at thedadvlog.com and on Instagram @dad_vlog. RACHEL WARD helps young people define and achieve their career goals through program development, mentoring, and coaching. She guides young, diverse leaders to showcase their talents and break into challenging industries where they have been historically underrepresented. She also serves on the board of directors of educational STEM nonprofits and passionately identifies ways to advocate for the next generation. As a career-driven mom, Rachel actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. Follow her on Instagram @heyrachelward. D'Anthony and Rachel live in Atlanta with their two children, Taj and Aaliyah. This is the couple's first book together.
Acid Gosling
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Mammoth 2
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Find It Girl
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Neophyte Believer
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Liquid Death
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Cardinal Rebel
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Cabbie
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Bowler
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Lucky Aurora
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K-9
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Little Drunk Girl
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Senior Smurf
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Oblivion
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. This app has turned my gym sessions into immersive storytelling experiences – time flies by! 📚 Who needs TV when you have this app? Every moment is a storytelling session! 📺🎧 It was fine. The narrator did an adequate job but nothing about the performance particularly stood out to me. Got me through my commute though.
Cardinal Rebel
ListenBook's versatile features have made my audiobook experience more enjoyable than ever. ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to introduce others to the joys of audiobook storytelling. ListenBook’s playback is silky-smooth. The app is packed with useful features.
Mad Robin
I can't believe how much I've 'read' since I started using this app. Effortlessly enjoying audiobooks on the go – kudos to this app's functionality. Kudos to the developers for crafting an app that understands readers' needs. The smooth playback and sleek design are pure perfection. 📚👏 ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Great job, developers!
Unseen
This app has become my go-to for audiobooks, adding a layer of convenience and enjoyment to my days. Navigating chapters and genres is a breeze with this app's functionality. This was my first audiobook in this genre and I'm hooked! The performance brought the story to life in a way reading never could. Already downloaded another by the same narrator. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Congo Wire
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Scratch Man
ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats means I can listen to all my favorite content without worries. No more worries about compatibility – ListenBook handles numerous formats flawlessly.
Trip
The smart recommendation feature keeps surprising me with books I never knew I'd love. ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. ListenBook's commitment to delivering an exceptional audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience