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Birth is one of the most fraught and polarized issues of our time, at the center of debates on abortion, gender, work, and medicine. But birth is not solely an issue; it is a fundamental part of the human condition, and, alongside death, the most consequential event in human life. Yet it remains dramatically unexplored. Although we have long intellectual traditions of wrestling with mortality, few have ever heard of natality, the term political theorist...

"Claire Abrams's dreams became a nightmare when she passed on a genetic mutation that killed her little boy. Now she wants a second chance to be a mother, and finds it in Robert Nash, a maverick fertility doctor who works under the radar with Jillian Hendricks, a cunning young scientist bent on making her mark--and seducing her boss. Claire, Robert, and Jillian work together to create the world's first baby with three genetic parents--an unprecedented...

"From #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heart-wrenching and redemptive new story in the Baxter Family series about a couple desperately waiting to bring their adopted child home and a young mother about to make the biggest decision of her life. Cole Blake, son of Landon and Ashley Baxter Blake, is months away from going off to college and taking the first steps towards his dream--a career in medicine. But as he starts his...

"Whether you're wondering how your cycle impacts your emotional memories and fear response, how gut health impacts your cycle and fertility, how to find whole body strength and balance, or why the luteal phase is a good time to break or make new habits, this comprehensive, body literate guide will provide answers and tips for living well in your body. By imagining the four phases of the menstrual cycle as four seasons within the body, we become in...

Explains how to combine conventional Western medical practices with the best alternative approaches to enhance a couple's chances of conceiving, offering new perspectives in such areas as nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies.

London, 2027. It's been eighteen years since baby Diego was born and now he is dead. As humankind faces extinction, a disillusioned Theo becomes an unlikely champion when he is asked by his former lover to escort a young pregnant woman out of the country as quickly as possible. In a race against time, Theo will risk everything to deliver the miracle the whole world has been waiting for.

Pregnancy demands an incredible amount from your body. Preconception nutrition and lifestyle choices not only support your health and vitality but also lay essential groundwork for your baby's development. But this book isn't just about nutrition. We delve into topics like the menstrual cycle, fertility awareness, birth control, stress management, toxins, artificial reproductive technology, and the most common reproductive health challenges affecting...