Author: L G Davis
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Her one good deed is about to turn into her worst nightmare. Becoming a surrogate for Marcia and Travis Thorpe is Grace's chance to overcome her inner demons. Nothing can go wrong. Her life depends on it. Determined to focus on the pregnancy, she drops everything and accepts the Thorpes' offer to move in with them until the baby is born. A simple decision. One big mistake. Marcia, her husband, and Marcia's bitter mother are obsessed with watching Grace. The future parents also control what she eats, where she goes, and even when she goes to bed. Just when Grace thinks it can't get any worse, she finds a note on the doorstep of the guesthouse. You're making a mistake. This won't end well. The closer she gets to her due date, the more she believes the words on that piece of paper. Someone in the Thorpe household is keeping deadly secrets, and her life and that of the baby might be in danger. How much is she willing to risk to save them both? This intense and emotional psychological suspense thriller novel is a page-turner with a shocking twist you won't see coming. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SURROGATE'S GIFT ✰✰✰✰✰ "The Surrogate's Gift was a wild ride for sure, I would suggest this to anyone who loves a good thriller!" The Book Booth ✰✰✰✰✰ "L.G writes some amazing books and I know I may say this every time but this has to be my all time favourite. It just had me hooked from the start." Charlie ✰ WLTB Blog ✰
The Surrogate's Gift
Author: L G Davis
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Her one good deed is about to turn into her worst nightmare. Becoming a surrogate for Marcia and Travis Thorpe is Grace's chance to overcome her inner demons. Nothing can go wrong. Her life depends on it. Determined to focus on the pregnancy, she drops everything and accepts the Thorpes' offer to move in with them until the baby is born. A simple decision. One big mistake. Marcia, her husband, and Marcia's bitter mother are obsessed with watching Grace. The future parents also control what she eats, where she goes, and even when she goes to bed. Just when Grace thinks it can't get any worse, she finds a note on the doorstep of the guesthouse. You're making a mistake. This won't end well. The closer she gets to her due date, the more she believes the words on that piece of paper. Someone in the Thorpe household is keeping deadly secrets, and her life and that of the baby might be in danger. How much is she willing to risk to save them both? This intense and emotional psychological suspense thriller novel is a page-turner with a shocking twist you won't see coming. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SURROGATE'S GIFT ✰✰✰✰✰ "The Surrogate's Gift was a wild ride for sure, I would suggest this to anyone who loves a good thriller!" The Book Booth ✰✰✰✰✰ "L.G writes some amazing books and I know I may say this every time but this has to be my all time favourite. It just had me hooked from the start." Charlie ✰ WLTB Blog ✰
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Her one good deed is about to turn into her worst nightmare. Becoming a surrogate for Marcia and Travis Thorpe is Grace's chance to overcome her inner demons. Nothing can go wrong. Her life depends on it. Determined to focus on the pregnancy, she drops everything and accepts the Thorpes' offer to move in with them until the baby is born. A simple decision. One big mistake. Marcia, her husband, and Marcia's bitter mother are obsessed with watching Grace. The future parents also control what she eats, where she goes, and even when she goes to bed. Just when Grace thinks it can't get any worse, she finds a note on the doorstep of the guesthouse. You're making a mistake. This won't end well. The closer she gets to her due date, the more she believes the words on that piece of paper. Someone in the Thorpe household is keeping deadly secrets, and her life and that of the baby might be in danger. How much is she willing to risk to save them both? This intense and emotional psychological suspense thriller novel is a page-turner with a shocking twist you won't see coming. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE SURROGATE'S GIFT ✰✰✰✰✰ "The Surrogate's Gift was a wild ride for sure, I would suggest this to anyone who loves a good thriller!" The Book Booth ✰✰✰✰✰ "L.G writes some amazing books and I know I may say this every time but this has to be my all time favourite. It just had me hooked from the start." Charlie ✰ WLTB Blog ✰
Birthing a Mother
Author: Elly Teman
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520945859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Birthing a Mother is the first ethnography to probe the intimate experience of gestational surrogate motherhood. In this beautifully written and insightful book, Elly Teman shows how surrogates and intended mothers carefully negotiate their cooperative endeavor. Drawing on anthropological fieldwork among Jewish Israeli women, interspersed with cross-cultural perspectives of surrogacy in the global context, Teman traces the processes by which surrogates relinquish any maternal claim to the baby even as intended mothers accomplish a complicated transition to motherhood. Teman’s groundbreaking analysis reveals that as surrogates psychologically and emotionally disengage from the fetus they carry, they develop a profound and lasting bond with the intended mother.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520945859
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Birthing a Mother is the first ethnography to probe the intimate experience of gestational surrogate motherhood. In this beautifully written and insightful book, Elly Teman shows how surrogates and intended mothers carefully negotiate their cooperative endeavor. Drawing on anthropological fieldwork among Jewish Israeli women, interspersed with cross-cultural perspectives of surrogacy in the global context, Teman traces the processes by which surrogates relinquish any maternal claim to the baby even as intended mothers accomplish a complicated transition to motherhood. Teman’s groundbreaking analysis reveals that as surrogates psychologically and emotionally disengage from the fetus they carry, they develop a profound and lasting bond with the intended mother.
More Than Just a Baby
Author: Sarah Jefford
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648906001
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The complexity of Surrogacy is arguably made even more so by the very nature of it being a decision many families reach due to the greatest of emotional challenges. There are so many opportunities for things to go wrong, but also the greatest of happy outcomes for so many families too. As a specialist surrogacy lawyer and a surrogate in 2018, Sarah Jefford has observed many surrogacy teams both flourish and struggle, and that has led to this very important book. In order to maximise every potential for things to go well for both intended parents and surrogate mothers, we need to make informed decisions that protect the interests of everyone involved, but most importantly that are in the best interests of the children - those who are already here, and those who will be in the future. If you want to know answers to the questions of how does surrogacy work, and the surrogate mother process, then this book will be your best place to start. But keep it handy throughout the entire process so that as your journey progresses, you will be able to understand the many aspects of surrogate pregnancy, intended parents roles, and each other's vital roles in creating a family together.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648906001
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The complexity of Surrogacy is arguably made even more so by the very nature of it being a decision many families reach due to the greatest of emotional challenges. There are so many opportunities for things to go wrong, but also the greatest of happy outcomes for so many families too. As a specialist surrogacy lawyer and a surrogate in 2018, Sarah Jefford has observed many surrogacy teams both flourish and struggle, and that has led to this very important book. In order to maximise every potential for things to go well for both intended parents and surrogate mothers, we need to make informed decisions that protect the interests of everyone involved, but most importantly that are in the best interests of the children - those who are already here, and those who will be in the future. If you want to know answers to the questions of how does surrogacy work, and the surrogate mother process, then this book will be your best place to start. But keep it handy throughout the entire process so that as your journey progresses, you will be able to understand the many aspects of surrogate pregnancy, intended parents roles, and each other's vital roles in creating a family together.
Labor of Love
Author: Heather Jacobson
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813584388
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
While the practice of surrogacy has existed for millennia, new fertility technologies have allowed women to act as gestational surrogates, carrying children that are not genetically their own. While some women volunteer to act as gestational surrogates for friends or family members, others get paid for performing this service. The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the United States, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews not only surrogate mothers, but also their family members, the intended parents who employ surrogates, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process. Seeking to understand how gestational surrogates perceive their vocation, she discovers that many regard surrogacy as a calling, but are reluctant to describe it as a job. In the process, Jacobson dissects the complex set of social attitudes underlying this resistance toward conceiving of pregnancy as a form of employment. Through her extensive field research, Jacobson gives readers a firsthand look at the many challenges faced by gestational surrogates, who deal with complicated medical procedures, delicate work-family balances, and tricky social dynamics. Yet Labor of Love also demonstrates the extent to which advances in reproductive technology are affecting all Americans, changing how we think about maternity, family, and the labor involved in giving birth. For more, visit http://www.heatherjacobsononline.com/
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
ISBN: 0813584388
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
While the practice of surrogacy has existed for millennia, new fertility technologies have allowed women to act as gestational surrogates, carrying children that are not genetically their own. While some women volunteer to act as gestational surrogates for friends or family members, others get paid for performing this service. The first ethnographic study of gestational surrogacy in the United States, Labor of Love examines the conflicted attitudes that emerge when the ostensibly priceless act of bringing a child into the world becomes a paid occupation. Heather Jacobson interviews not only surrogate mothers, but also their family members, the intended parents who employ surrogates, and the various professionals who work to facilitate the process. Seeking to understand how gestational surrogates perceive their vocation, she discovers that many regard surrogacy as a calling, but are reluctant to describe it as a job. In the process, Jacobson dissects the complex set of social attitudes underlying this resistance toward conceiving of pregnancy as a form of employment. Through her extensive field research, Jacobson gives readers a firsthand look at the many challenges faced by gestational surrogates, who deal with complicated medical procedures, delicate work-family balances, and tricky social dynamics. Yet Labor of Love also demonstrates the extent to which advances in reproductive technology are affecting all Americans, changing how we think about maternity, family, and the labor involved in giving birth. For more, visit http://www.heatherjacobsononline.com/
Why I'm So Special
Author: Carla Lewis-Long
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468500074
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
"This book tackles a very difficult, complicated subject in a sweet, whimisical way. A lighthearted picture book on surrogacy."--Cover p. [4].
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468500074
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
"This book tackles a very difficult, complicated subject in a sweet, whimisical way. A lighthearted picture book on surrogacy."--Cover p. [4].
A Surrogacy Book for Young Children
Author: Crystal Falk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781535559683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Grown in Another Garden introduces young children, ages 2 years old to 8 years old, to surrogacy. Follow the story of Mikey and his family as he learns about the unique way he was born into a loving family - through the kindness of a surrogate. Join with him discovers that "sometimes the sweetest and most beautiful creations are grown in another garden." Mikey's story helps to explain why some families choose surrogates to help grow their families and why surrogates choose to help other families that way.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781535559683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Grown in Another Garden introduces young children, ages 2 years old to 8 years old, to surrogacy. Follow the story of Mikey and his family as he learns about the unique way he was born into a loving family - through the kindness of a surrogate. Join with him discovers that "sometimes the sweetest and most beautiful creations are grown in another garden." Mikey's story helps to explain why some families choose surrogates to help grow their families and why surrogates choose to help other families that way.
Surrogacy Was the Way
Author: Zara Griswold
Publisher: Nightengale Press
ISBN: 1933449187
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Surrogacy Was the Way: Twenty Intended Mothers Tell Their Stories documents the true stories of twenty women who had children via surrogacy. Surrogacy is a complete possibility in today's day and age, but anyone considering this route to parenthood should know the pros and cons. The women featured go to surrogacy for a variety of reasons, ranging from Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) to cancer to unexplained infertility and everything in between. Some of the journeys go rather smoothly-while others are filled with one obstacle after another. Some of the women have children already and want to add to their family, while most are attempting to become moms for the first time. What they all have in common, however, is that every woman whose story is told knows what it's like to be an intended mother-the term for the "mother to be" if and when a baby is born. And all of the women ultimately end up having a child (or more) through surrogacy. When I first started researching surrogacy, I was fortunate to find several Online support groups. As I gave and received support to so many other women I became fascinated with the extent to which people would go to simply have a baby. I realized that their stories-our stories-needed to be heard; thus, the idea for this book was born. For the millions of women who have been touched by infertility in some way, or know someone who has, Surrogacy Was the Way will open their eyes to amazing possibilities. It will show them that they do have options, and with persistence and faith, they can achieve their dreams of motherhood after all.
Publisher: Nightengale Press
ISBN: 1933449187
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Surrogacy Was the Way: Twenty Intended Mothers Tell Their Stories documents the true stories of twenty women who had children via surrogacy. Surrogacy is a complete possibility in today's day and age, but anyone considering this route to parenthood should know the pros and cons. The women featured go to surrogacy for a variety of reasons, ranging from Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) to cancer to unexplained infertility and everything in between. Some of the journeys go rather smoothly-while others are filled with one obstacle after another. Some of the women have children already and want to add to their family, while most are attempting to become moms for the first time. What they all have in common, however, is that every woman whose story is told knows what it's like to be an intended mother-the term for the "mother to be" if and when a baby is born. And all of the women ultimately end up having a child (or more) through surrogacy. When I first started researching surrogacy, I was fortunate to find several Online support groups. As I gave and received support to so many other women I became fascinated with the extent to which people would go to simply have a baby. I realized that their stories-our stories-needed to be heard; thus, the idea for this book was born. For the millions of women who have been touched by infertility in some way, or know someone who has, Surrogacy Was the Way will open their eyes to amazing possibilities. It will show them that they do have options, and with persistence and faith, they can achieve their dreams of motherhood after all.
Delivering Hope
Author: Pamela MacPhee
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615282053
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615282053
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Mommies, Daddies, Donors, Surrogates
Author: Diane Ehrensaft
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1609189396
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
If you need help having a baby, reproductive technology can supply the answer. But it also raises a host of questions that won’t arise until after the child is born: What will you say to “Where did I come from?” when the answer includes a donor or surrogate? Will knowing the truth about how you conceived make your child love you less? Will having a baby with someone else strain your relationship with your spouse or partner? What will grandparents, family members, friends, and coworkers think? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft--a developmental and clinical psychologist who’s worked with families formed using assisted reproductive technology for more than 20 years--helps you anticipate the big questions and find solutions that are right for you and your loved ones. Dr. Ehrensaft offers information, support, and straightforward advice for coping with private worries, confronting public prejudices, and raising happy, healthy children. Single or married, straight or gay, anyone looking forward to the joys and challenges of building a family with the help of a donor or surrogate will discover a wealth of thought-provoking ideas and fresh insights in this sensitive, practical, and positive book.
Publisher: Guilford Press
ISBN: 1609189396
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
If you need help having a baby, reproductive technology can supply the answer. But it also raises a host of questions that won’t arise until after the child is born: What will you say to “Where did I come from?” when the answer includes a donor or surrogate? Will knowing the truth about how you conceived make your child love you less? Will having a baby with someone else strain your relationship with your spouse or partner? What will grandparents, family members, friends, and coworkers think? Dr. Diane Ehrensaft--a developmental and clinical psychologist who’s worked with families formed using assisted reproductive technology for more than 20 years--helps you anticipate the big questions and find solutions that are right for you and your loved ones. Dr. Ehrensaft offers information, support, and straightforward advice for coping with private worries, confronting public prejudices, and raising happy, healthy children. Single or married, straight or gay, anyone looking forward to the joys and challenges of building a family with the help of a donor or surrogate will discover a wealth of thought-provoking ideas and fresh insights in this sensitive, practical, and positive book.
Pathways to Parenthood
Author: Stacy Ziegler
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
ISBN: 1581124341
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Pathways to Parenthood is a how-to guide to Surrogacy. It covers Gestational Surrogacy via IVF as well as Traditional Surrogacy via Artificial Insemination. The mystery that surrounds Surrogacy is demystified and everything is broken down into layman's terms. This book will take you from deciding if Surrogacy is the right path for you, to contact with your surrogate after the delivery and everything in between. You will learn about the legal, medical, as well as the emotional aspects of choosing Surrogacy as your pathway to parenthood. You will be given the pros and cons of using an agency as well as going about it on your own.
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
ISBN: 1581124341
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Pathways to Parenthood is a how-to guide to Surrogacy. It covers Gestational Surrogacy via IVF as well as Traditional Surrogacy via Artificial Insemination. The mystery that surrounds Surrogacy is demystified and everything is broken down into layman's terms. This book will take you from deciding if Surrogacy is the right path for you, to contact with your surrogate after the delivery and everything in between. You will learn about the legal, medical, as well as the emotional aspects of choosing Surrogacy as your pathway to parenthood. You will be given the pros and cons of using an agency as well as going about it on your own.