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 He is also committed to tackling outdated stereotypes around fatherhood, marriage, and parenting.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.
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Cooger
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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