Download or read book Pathways to Pregnancy written by Mary Wong and published by LifeTree Media. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pathways to Pregnancy is a collection of wide-ranging and relatable stories, shared by an expert who also knows first-hand the pain and joy of the fertility journey from her own experience. Instructional and inspirational to anyone going through it or seeking to understand it deeply and in all its variations, these are real stories of hope and humor — and some practical advice that is often overlooked but easy to incorporate into your life. These stories about real women, related by Mary Wong with both compassion and authority, retain many of the subjects’ own words and particular perspectives. Through their stories, Mary explains the central principles of fertility treatment by both Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners and Western doctors. Each story focuses on a set of archetypal challenges or life situations found in patients seeking fertility treatment. In this way, the book serves as a comprehensive examination of the spectrum of infertility experience, expressed through the lens of highly personal anecdotes and intimate experiences.

Download or read book Spiritual Pregnancy written by Shawn A. Tassone and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the Hero’s Journey from Pregnancy to Motherhood Filled with unique insights into the spiritual nature of pregnancy, this compassionate guide takes you, the expectant mother, and your loved ones along a “hero’s journey” of discovery. Each trimester correlates to a stage of the epic journey where emotional, spiritual, and physical connections heighten your awareness of yourself and your unborn child. Through these stages, the mundane and everyday are elevated to the sublime and transformative. With their extensive training and experience in allopathic wellness and integrative medicine, Shawn A. Tassone and Kathryn M. Landherr have created a book full of guided meditations, journaling exercises, and spiritual traditions from a variety of cultures. Spiritual Pregnancy also includes yoga postures created by popular doula and pregnant-fit yoga instructor Jennifer (Wolfe) More for specific times throughout pregnancy. Praise: "Spiritual Pregnancy presents birth as the spiritual initiation it truly is. I highly recommend this deeply moving book."—Christiane Northrup, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause “. . . the information shared by the authors will show future mothers how to unify the two lives within them during pregnancy.”—Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine and Miracles “Spiritual Pregnancy is the best guide I know on developing, nourishing, and sustaining [the mother-infant bond].”—Larry Dossey, MD, author of Healing Words “Expert integrative obstetricians, [the authors] guide you through the traditions of the ancients, and illuminate the vibrant path to your own heroine’s journey.” —Victoria Maizes, MD, Executive Director of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine “From the practical to the profound, I'm confident you will find what you are looking for within this book's pages. I highly recommend it.”—Tieraona Low Dog, MD, Fellowship Director at University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine “Spiritual Pregnancy does an incredible job at marrying the physical and the spiritual . . . It will be a great resource to anyone having a baby and it makes me proud to be an ob-gyn.” — Jeniffer Ashton, MD, leading medical correspondent for ABC and ob-gyn physician

Download or read book A Path To Pregnancy written by Donna Stellhorn and published by ETC Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are plenty of scientific and medical technologies in the world today available to a woman/couples as they seek to become pregnant. There is also a lot of science on the subject of fertility, and treating infertility. Before science, fertility drugs, and in vitro fertilization, women turned to ancient and traditional wisdom to help make their dreams of motherhood come true. The concepts presented in this book derive from traditional European, American and Asian metaphysical and folk lore. While they should not be understood as directions, recommendations, or prescriptions of any kind, they provide a completely fascinating overview of the ways our ancestors went about increasing the likelihood of becoming pregnant (and excellent tips for the modern couple seeking to become pregnant)! Many ancient secrets from a variety of cultures around the world are included in the book, among them: traditional symbols, colors, herbs, and foods. Obviously, these are traditions, symbols and methods that worked for the women of the past, our grandmothers, great grandmothers, great-great grandmothers, and the mothers before. These fertility symbols are a part of our history, They are part of our own culture and part of the myth and folklore of other cultures. Fertility wisdom exists in our ancestral memory, in the very cells that make up our bodies. The symbols are powerful, magical, like a sacred prayer to the heavens. They have worked for generations, and they can work for you, too! Author Donna Stellhorn doesn't claim to be a Medical Doctor or Scientist, she's a successful Astrologer and Feng Shui expert with more than 20 years experience as a consulting professional, and many more years of study and practice leading into her profession. Her book offers readers an opportunity to have access to the unique blend of techniques she uses to help identify the steps you can take to improve fertility energy in your life. Over the years of helping clients using Astrology to find the right time, and offering insight into the traditions of the past including the techniques of Feng Shui, Donna has helped countless women from around the world fulfill their dreams. She says, “This book contains some of what I have learned over the years working with countless women, offering encouragement, and sharing fertility folklore from around the world. I have listened to the experiences and stories of others, seeking to help them however I can with their desire to get pregnant. I feel through this work, and through them, I have in some small way helped to welcome many children into the world.”

Download or read book The Impatient Woman s Guide to Getting Pregnant written by Jean M. Twenge and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-04-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Rebirth written by Joey Miller and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an expert counselor, a compassionate, comprehensive guide to healing, conception, and pregnancy after loss of a baby. The challenges of having another pregnancy after loss can be extensive from a physical/medical standpoint alone, but no more so than the emotional and psychological hurdles. Therapist and social worker Joey Miller has counseled women and their families on exactly these matters for nearly twenty years. She brings deep compassion, knowledge, and wisdom of both the emotional and physical roller coasters to help women and their partners tackle all the tough issues: How to talk to your doctor How to handle the emotional fallout, including dealing with your children, family members, and friends Physical assessments and considerations How to get the emotional support you need Support for partners/spouses and more Other than personal accounts of pregnancy after loss, no other book addresses what to expect when expecting goes horribly wrong . . . and then beyond. Rebirth provides a road map for that journey. With concrete help navigating the immediate aftermath of tragedy and the difficulties re-acclimating to a very fertile world to the very mixed emotions of grieving while trying to conceive, Rebirth addresses the inconceivable with deep empathy and practical wisdom.

Download or read book What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant written by Nicole Avena and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trying to get pregnant? You’ll want this book in your arsenal! Joining the ranks with pregnancy experts such as Heidi Murkoff, Dr. Avena is back and here to help. Making a healthy baby begins with healthy ingredients. Learn how to hack your diet to increase fertility—getting your body into the best baby-making shape—in only four weeks! The latest research reveals that by optimizing nutrition, you can boost your chances of conceiving and having a safe, healthy pregnancy and baby. But with so much information out there, how can you make sure you’re getting the nutrients you need to maximize fertility and avoiding the seemingly healthy foods that could be interfering with fertility? In this comprehensive guide, diet and nutrition expert and research neuroscientist Dr. Nicole Avena offers revolutionary science-based advice for women and men who are either thinking about having a baby, already trying, or dealing with fertility issues. Dr. Avena pares down the research so that you can apply the new science to your real life, including valuable information such as: *What nutrients are specifically tied to fertility and pregnancy, how much of each you need, why you need it, and which food sources are best *Which plant-based protein sources promote pregnancy without disrupting hormone levels *Why men’s fertility is just as important as women’s, and which foods can increase sperm motility and health *How to add pregnancy-friendly fats to your diet *The truth about the link between body weight and fertility . . . and much more, including a 4-week plan to get you started on the path to parenthood. A psychologist and mother herself, Dr. Avena also offers practical advice, as well as 40 delicious, simple recipes that you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle to create the best environment for your baby-to-be—one that will positively impact the whole family, all while feeling better than you’ve ever felt.

Download or read book Fertile written by Catherine Gregory and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Solution to Your Infertility May Not Be What You Think! If you're a smart and self-empowered woman who has inexplicably lacked success when it comes to getting or staying pregnant, you need to know this: You are not alone. You are not a failure. And there is hope. Within these pages, holistic fertility expert Catherine S. Gregory, CMT, CMI, shares the proven method that has a 75% pregnancy success rate and has gracefully guided hundreds of women just like you out of the infertility nightmare and into the dream-come-true of holding their healthy baby in their arms. Whether you're undergoing IUI, IVF or trying to conceive a baby naturally, in her book, you'll learn: * How to save time, money and peace of mind on your path to pregnancy success * A surprising explanation for "unexplained" infertility * The proven, holistic method to awaken & ignite your inherent fertility * How to empower yourself with a solid plan for your unique journey to parenthood * And much, much more. Anyone preparing for pregnancy can begin using the proven process in this book right away to increase their chances of pregnancy success. "Catherine Gregory has written an accessible and comprehensive guide to improving fertility. Because she has traveled the entire landscape herself, it is all the more compelling. Women will be grateful for what she shares in this engaging book."--Rosita Arvigo, DN, Founding Director of The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, author of Sastun and Rainforest Remedies "A must-have, self-help book for anyone struggling to conceive! Reading "Fertile" is like having your own compassionate guide on your way to healing and female empowerment. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone dealing with female reproductive problems and is an excellent resource for anyone wanting better general physical, spiritual, and emotional health. I found this book to be beautifully written, compassionate, and comforting; filled with hope for navigating heartbreaking female obstacles." --R. Jade McAuliffe, Author of Wake Me From The Nightmare "When I doubted myself and our choice to undergo IVF, Catherine's gentle and powerful presence combined with her wise insight helped me move out of my fear and keep me on my path. I was able to deeply relax, deeply release and feel peaceful and whole again. Thank you so, so much Catherine, for helping me make a lifelong dream come true." --Liz D., age 40, mother of Aiden "I thought it might never happen. Doctors had tried, I had tried, and yet I was told there was "nothing wrong with me, you are just older." At age 44, I was told my time had passed to get pregnant. So after years of crying from about age 40 on, and trying to make peace with not having children, two good friends at different times recommended Catherine's program. At age 45, I gave birth to my healthy daughter Charlotte, who was conceived naturally. I can't figure how this path would've been possible without Catherine's help. Get into her program and begin the work! Why wait?" Shannell S. mother of Charlotte "This work has changed my life! I would recommend this work to ALL women, whether you want a child or not. It has helped me find internal balance with my hormones, my periods and helps me continue to have a more balanced life each month. So blessed and grateful to you, Catherine!" Nina M., mother of Charlie and Olivia

Download or read book Like a Mother written by Angela Garbes and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid, feminist, and personal deep dive into the science and culture of pregnancy and motherhood Like most first-time mothers, Angela Garbes was filled with questions when she became pregnant. What exactly is a placenta and how does it function? How does a body go into labor? Why is breast best? Is wine totally off-limits? But as she soon discovered, it’s not easy to find satisfying answers. Your obstetrician will cautiously quote statistics; online sources will scare you with conflicting and often inaccurate data; and even the most trusted books will offer information with a heavy dose of judgment. To educate herself, the food and culture writer embarked on an intensive journey of exploration, diving into the scientific mysteries and cultural attitudes that surround motherhood to find answers to questions that had only previously been given in the form of advice about what women ought to do—rather than allowing them the freedom to choose the right path for themselves. In Like a Mother, Garbes offers a rigorously researched and compelling look at the physiology, biology, and psychology of pregnancy and motherhood, informed by in-depth reportage and personal experience. With the curiosity of a journalist, the perspective of a feminist, and the intimacy and urgency of a mother, she explores the emerging science behind the pressing questions women have about everything from miscarriage to complicated labors to postpartum changes. The result is a visceral, full-frontal look at what’s really happening during those nine life-altering months, and why women deserve access to better care, support, and information. Infused with humor and born out of awe, appreciation, and understanding of the female body and its strength, Like a Mother debunks common myths and dated assumptions, offering guidance and camaraderie to women navigating one of the biggest and most profound changes in their lives.

Download or read book Feed Your Fertility written by Emily Bartlett and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to make a healthy baby and have a healthy pregnancy? Are you interested in a holistic approach to fertility? Do you need to optimize your fertility due to your age or health conditions? Are you trying to conceive and experiencing challenges? Very few women and men expect to have trouble when it comes to having a family, and coming up against obstacles can bring about epic levels of stress. Deciding what steps to take can be absolutely baffling. The good news is that Feed Your Fertility is here to help you. Inside, fertility professionals and authors Emily Bartlett and Laura Erlich will guide you on a path to making the nutritional and lifestyle changes you need to help support healthy fertility and pregnancy. Inside you'll learn: -How your lifestyle may be inhibiting your ability to conceive - and what to do about it -Why popular fertility diets may be leading you down the wrong road -What foods to eat to optimize and nourish your fertility, and how to adopt a real foods diet -How to determine your personal health imbalances that may be interfering with your fertility -How to use Chinese medicine to bring your body into balance and improve your odds of conception -How to streamline your supplements and take only what you really need -Your natural and medical treatment options for common fertility issues -How to navigate the medical fertility world and when to seek help Get your pregnancy on track the natural, time-tested way and enjoy your journey to motherhood with Feed Your Fertility. "It takes a village to raise a baby, to start a family... I say it takes a village to simply start taking charge of your own body in our culture today. Food and environment can be the break, or the breakthrough. Laura Erlich and Emily Bartlett have detailed and provided the map and menu for healing and supporting a body so it is able to welcome new life and energy." - Selma Blair, actress and mother "Down to earth and practical, Feed your Fertility delivers accessible fertility wisdom that can easily be applied to your daily life. Those who are navigating through the sometimes difficult and confusing labyrinth toward better fertility probably don't need better reproductive clinics; they need simple, sensible guidance. Feed Your Fertility provides easy to follow solutions for taking charge of your reproductive health." - Randine Lewis, L.Ac., Ph.D., author of The Infertility Cure and The Way of the Fertile Soul

Download or read book Awakening Fertility written by Heng Ou and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to caring for mind and body while trying to conceive from the bestselling authors of The First Forty Days, with recipes included. The path to motherhood is a deep and transformative process. It can also include unexpected twists and turns. Awakening Fertility is a loving companion to accompany you along the journey—whether your desire to become a mother burns fiercely today or is a future calling just beginning to stir. Intended for women at every stage of the preconception process, this book offers wisdom and guidance to support your body, mind, and spirit—including nearly 50 delicious recipes to nourish yourself deeply.

Download or read book Trying To Get Pregnant written by Zachary Lamora and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shares with honesty the author's personal experience of the difficult journey of infertility. This book tells the author's story of trying to have children. It is a hopeful and harrowing journey through miscarriages and painful infertility treatments. Lynne is one of many who have gone down this path. Approximately seven million women in the United States (12%) are infertile. More than half of them seek treatment, but only half of those women ultimately give birth. Also, each year an estimated twenty-five million women worldwide experience a miscarriage. Despite the innocuous name, a miscarriage is a surprisingly intense emotional, and often physical, ordeal. Even though it is commonplace, it is an experience that is largely hidden in the shadows. As a lifelong psychic medium, Lynne was fortunate to be able to communicate with her children-to-be in spirit. Through them, she learned that behind the surging hormones and dividing cells is a rich metaphysical backdrop. Every child-to-be is a spirit, who is part of a much larger fabric of existence that few of us fully appreciate. Knowing this aspect of pregnancy can help women understand that infertility is not some curse. Neither is it simply a mere case of bad luck or rotten genes. There is a deeper meaning to why a child might not arrive in the world. This notion may not bring comfort, but an understanding of this can at least bring closure. It can also create epiphanies that inspire us to seek new paths in life and unexpected ways to share our love, skills, and creativity with other people and beings. In doing so, we realize that we are infertile only in our bodies, not our whole lives.

Download or read book How to Conceive When Nothing Seems to Work What You Need to Know about Getting Pregnant written by ATLANTIC PUBLISHING GROUP and published by . This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the National Survey of Family Growth, more than 7.1 percent of U.S. wives suffer from infertility, and more than 11.8 percent of women cope with impaired fecundity, or difficulty having children. If you have tried seemingly everything to give birth to your first or next child, then it is time to pick up How to Conceive When Nothing Seems to Work and learn the most advanced and developed techniques available to help you get on the path to pregnancy. Don’t doubt your ability to conceive a child until you have read and explored the latest research and technology revealed in this book. From the newest fertility drugs to the most effective natural remedies, this book will help you learn what methods are best for your individual needs as a future mother. Get familiar with the peak times of your cycle, and find out the latest research regarding when sperm and egg counts are at their most abundant and effective numbers. Learn how to refine your diet to include the most fertility-boosting ingredients and nutrients, and learn how even your mood can play a factor in the likelihood of conception. With this book, you will learn how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fertility aids. Do intercourse positions really matter? Is it worth your while to measure environmental and inner body temperatures? What can your partner do to enhance your chances of conception? You’ll find these answers and more in this book, all described in an easy-to-understand way that you won’t need a medical license to translate. Save time, money, and worry by turning to this book instead of rushing to a fertility doctor. You will learn what factors could be playing into your struggle to conceive, such as a diminished ovarian reserve, ovulatory dysfunction, or endometriosis, and find out what the potential solutions are available. You will learn the effectiveness of every infertility treatment out there, and you will be able to understand how to finally conceive and bear a child in the safest way possible. This book contains testimonials from women who have gone down the same path of pursuing motherhood that you have, all of whom shared their conception secrets with us. Infertility experts interviewed throughout this book tell you step by step how to help you with this sensitive but common issue. With this detailed and practical book, you can learn how to help encourage your body to cooperate with what nature intended for it and give birth to your next child safely and healthfully.

Download or read book Trying Again written by Ann Douglas and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2000-10-25 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written especially for parents who have lost a child, Trying Again provides facts to help determine whether you, or your partner, are emotionally ready for another pregnancy.

Download or read book Fertile Ground written by Laura S. Jansson and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy is not just a trek from one medical appointment to another but a journey of the heart. Here at last is a guidebook through its sacred terrain. For each week, Orthodox doula Laura Jansson provides a new reflection on a theme specific to the ground covered at that stage. From one milestone to the next, she helps us unearth the spiritual treasures buried within the physical experiences of childbearing. These are gifts of love from a merciful God who reaches out to us, making a perilous expedition into a path of salvation.

Download or read book Nurture written by Erica Chidi Cohen and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "What a gift to new and expecting moms. You have no idea the mountain and rollercoaster you're about to embark on, but Nurture somehow gives you a peek in and gives you essential information to help ground you." –Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and One Potato A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion: Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing book for modern mothers-to-be and their partners who want a more integrative approach. Author Erica Chidi Cohen has assisted countless births and helped hundreds of families ease into their new roles through her work as a doula. Nurture covers everything from the beginning months of pregnancy to the baby's first weeks. This empowering book includes: • Supportive self-care and mindfulness exercises, trimester-specific holistic remedies, nourishing foods and recipes for every month of pregnancy, and expert tips for every birth environment. • More than 40 charming and helpful illustrations, charts, and lists can be found throughout. • Dozens of important topics that every modern mom needs to know including fetal development, making choices for a hospital, home or birth center birth, the basics of breastfeeding, tips on what to expect postpartum, and more. Nurture is an all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guide book that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. Nurture is a thoughtful and helpful gift for expecting mothers and their partners. Erica Chidi is co-founder and CEO of Loom in Los Angeles, CA. She began her work in San Francisco, volunteering as a doula within the prison system, working with pregnant inmates. She went on to build a successful doula and health education practice in Los Angeles and has been featured in Women's Health, Vogue, Goop, The Cut and Marie Claire.

Download or read book Am I Pregnant written by Ahmed Metwally and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Am I Pregnant? How to increase your chances to get pregnant with science backed advise, in the least amount of time! Are you trying to get pregnant?............ Did you start your honeymoon like marathon, with no success?........ Have you been trying every available method out there and considering IVF?........ Beginning the path to parenthood but encountering obstacles at every turn?It's not just you. Explore a holistic manual that clarifies the complexity of fertility and offers young couples like you hope and workable alternatives. "A I Pregnant?" is more than just a book; it is a ray of hope for all would-be parents traversing the confusing world of infertility. This thorough manual, which was created for contemporary couples, combines conventional medical knowledge with holistic methods to provide a multifaceted approach to enhancing fertility. Holistic Healing: Learn about complementary therapies that work in conjunction with conventional medicine, such as acupuncture and yoga, and how they can help you on the road to conception. Diet: Discover the super foods and dietary changes that may increase fertility, along with meal plans designed for conception, in this section on diet and nutrition. Success Stories: Take comfort from the tales of couples who have travelled the same route as you and succeeded in holding a miracle in their arms. Emotional Wellness: The struggle with infertility extends beyond the physical. Explore professional guidance on coping with the emotional and mental toll to keep you and your partner resilient, hopeful, and close throughout it all. Remember that every couple's journey is different, and while there are no guarantees, "Conception Quest" gives you the information and resources you need to increase your chances, enabling you to make wise choices and maintaining your hope. Are you prepared to start a new chapter in your path towards becoming pregnant? "Am I Pregnant?" is ready to serve as your north star. Unlock the mysteries, accept the marvels, and go one step closer to the delight of becoming a parent. Purchase right away to start the most fulfilling trip of your life!

Download or read book Expecting Sunshine written by Alexis Marie Chute and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An amazingly moving and emotional story that any woman―or any parent―can easily relate to.” ―Jennifer Hamilton, Editor, Canadian Family magazine Expecting Sunshine is a multi-award-winning memoir and a Kirkus Review BEST INDIE BOOK of 2017 Anyone who has experienced—or knows someone who has experienced—miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or other forms of pregnancy and baby loss should read Expecting Sunshine, including those considering or already pregnant again. After her son, Zachary, dies in her arms at birth, visual artist and author Alexis Marie Chute disappears into her “Year of Distraction.” She cannot paint or write or tap into the heart of who she used to be, mourning not only for Zachary, but also for the future they might have had together. It is only when Chute learns she is pregnant again that she sets out to find healing and rediscover her identity—just in time, she hopes, to welcome her next child. In the forty weeks of her pregnancy, Chute grapples with her strained marriage, shaken faith, and medical diagnosis, with profound results. Glowing with riveting and gorgeous prose, Expecting Sunshine chronicles the anticipation and anxiety of expecting a baby while still grieving for the child that came before—enveloping readers with insightful observations on grief and healing, life and death, and the incredible power of a mother’s love. Letter from a reader: I just finished your beautiful book Expecting Sunshine and felt compelled to reach out and say thank you. A few days after I found out I miscarried, a few days before my D&C, I went to Barnes & Noble in hopes of finding a guidebook or self-help book of how to heal and cope with miscarriage or loss of a child. I searched every feasible location: self-help, psychology, family planning, childcare. With tears in my eyes I was too embarrassed to ask anyone at the counter for help. There I was already utterly heartbroken and feeling more alone than ever. Not a single book for me to turn to. I pulled out my phone, googled “books about miscarriage” and found your book and ordered it on the spot. It must not have been easy for you and your family to share your story, but I hope you know what an impact you’ve had on me and likely so many other women. You’ve given me so much hope for my year ahead. —Katie Rhodes, Oakland, California www.ExpectingSunshine.com