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Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians
by Rachel Pepper • 1999
You don't get a conception manual. This one covers donors, fertility, and the invisible partner.
3.72
179
Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians Summary
Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians 89%
You don't get a conception manual. This one covers donors, fertility, and the invisible partner.
by Rachel Pepper 1999
3.72
179 ratings
Single Mothers by Choice
by Jane Mattes • 1994
Becoming a mother alone: donors, adoption, and the practical groundwork that makes it last.
3.68
184
Single Mothers by Choice Summary
Single Mothers by Choice 88%
Becoming a mother alone: donors, adoption, and the practical groundwork that makes it last.
by Jane Mattes 1994
3.68
184 ratings
Knocking Myself Up
by Michelle Tea • 2022
Queer, single, and 40: one woman's irreverent, friend-sperm-assisted quest for a baby.
3.98
983
Knocking Myself Up Summary
Knocking Myself Up 88%
Queer, single, and 40: one woman's irreverent, friend-sperm-assisted quest for a baby.
by Michelle Tea 2022
3.98
983 ratings
The Kid
by Dan Savage • 1999
Two gay men. One homeless birth mother. And the open adoption goodbye nobody warned them about.
4.05
9k+
The Kid Summary
The Kid 88%
Two gay men. One homeless birth mother. And the open adoption goodbye nobody warned them about.
by Dan Savage 1999
4.05
9k+ ratings
Double Helix
by Nancy Werlin • 2004
A teen's genetics job leads to a hidden subbasement where human lives are engineered.
3.50
3k+
Double Helix Summary
Double Helix 88%
A teen's genetics job leads to a hidden subbasement where human lives are engineered.
by Nancy Werlin 2004
3.50
3k+ ratings
It Starts with the Egg
by Rebecca Fett • 2014
The 90 days before ovulation decide egg quality. The exact supplements and rules that improve it.
4.31
7k+
It Starts with the Egg Summary
It Starts with the Egg 88%
The 90 days before ovulation decide egg quality. The exact supplements and rules that improve it.
by Rebecca Fett 2014
4.31
7k+ ratings
The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant
by Jean M. Twenge • 2012
Ditch the outdated rules. The evidence-based guide to getting pregnant on your own terms.
3.93
2k+
The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant Summary
The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant 87%
Ditch the outdated rules. The evidence-based guide to getting pregnant on your own terms.
by Jean M. Twenge 2012
3.93
2k+ ratings
Beyond Genetics
by Glenn McGee • 2004
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
3.60
5
Beyond Genetics Summary
Beyond Genetics 87%
DNA testing, gene therapy, GMOs: what the headlines miss about how they'll actually affect you.
by Glenn McGee 2004
3.60
5 ratings
Do Fathers Matter?
by Paul Raeburn • 2014
Fathers matter before birth: epigenetics, hormones, and brain science reveal their hidden impact.
3.59
603
Do Fathers Matter? Summary
Do Fathers Matter? 87%
Fathers matter before birth: epigenetics, hormones, and brain science reveal their hidden impact.
by Paul Raeburn 2014
3.59
603 ratings
The Making of You
by Katharina Vestre • 2018
You had a tail, gill slits, and could taste your mother's meal months before birth.
4.12
882
The Making of You Summary
The Making of You 87%
You had a tail, gill slits, and could taste your mother's meal months before birth.
by Katharina Vestre 2018
4.12
882 ratings
Altered Inheritance
by Françoise Baylis • 2019
We can rewrite our children's genes. The danger is letting a few people set the rules.
3.53
94
Altered Inheritance Summary
Altered Inheritance 87%
We can rewrite our children's genes. The danger is letting a few people set the rules.
by Françoise Baylis 2019
3.53
94 ratings
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering
by Sarah J. Buckley • 2005
Why birth works best with fewer interventions: a physician explains the science and the strategy.
3.98
1k+
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering Summary
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering 87%
Why birth works best with fewer interventions: a physician explains the science and the strategy.
by Sarah J. Buckley 2005
3.98
1k+ ratings
The Code Breaker
by Walter Isaacson • 2021
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
4.28
42k+
The Code Breaker Summary
The Code Breaker 87%
How a bacterial defense system handed us the power to rewrite our own evolution.
by Walter Isaacson 2021
4.28
42k+ ratings
Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal
by Scott Benner • 2013
A stay-at-home dad could handle laundry and diapers. The diabetes diagnosis was something else.
4.09
151
Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal Summary
Life Is Short, Laundry Is Eternal 87%
A stay-at-home dad could handle laundry and diapers. The diabetes diagnosis was something else.
by Scott Benner 2013
4.09
151 ratings
DNA
by James D. Watson • 2002
DNA's co-discoverer on how the double helix became a tool to rewrite medicine, crime, and identity.
4.11
3k+
DNA Summary
DNA 86%
DNA's co-discoverer on how the double helix became a tool to rewrite medicine, crime, and identity.
by James D. Watson 2002
4.11
3k+ ratings
All You Can Ever Know
by Nicole Chung • 2018
She found her birth parents. The truth she wanted was never a single story.
3.85
27k+
All You Can Ever Know Summary
All You Can Ever Know 86%
She found her birth parents. The truth she wanted was never a single story.
by Nicole Chung 2018
3.85
27k+ ratings
Shock
by Robin Cook • 1999
When two friends donate their eggs, the clinic takes far more than they agreed to give.
3.44
5k+
Shock Summary
Shock 86%
When two friends donate their eggs, the clinic takes far more than they agreed to give.
by Robin Cook 1999
3.44
5k+ ratings
Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids
by Bryan Caplan • 2011
Twin studies show parenting effort fades. An economist's case for doing less and having more kids.
3.55
2k+
Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids Summary
Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids 86%
Twin studies show parenting effort fades. An economist's case for doing less and having more kids.
by Bryan Caplan 2011
3.55
2k+ ratings
Childbirth without Fear
by Grantly Dick-Read • 1959
Birth pain is not biological. Fear tenses muscles against themselves; relaxation breaks the cycle.
3.91
2k+
Childbirth without Fear Summary
Childbirth without Fear 86%
Birth pain is not biological. Fear tenses muscles against themselves; relaxation breaks the cycle.
by Grantly Dick-Read 1959
3.91
2k+ ratings
The Baby Decision
by Merle Bombardieri • 1981
Deciding parenthood or childfree life: the classic guide for the choice no one discusses.
4.19
2k+
The Baby Decision Summary
The Baby Decision 86%
Deciding parenthood or childfree life: the classic guide for the choice no one discusses.
by Merle Bombardieri 1981
4.19
2k+ ratings
The Most Important Job In The World
by Gina Rushton • 2022
The hardest question about having children isn't whether you're ready. It's whether the world is.
4.08
988
The Most Important Job In The World Summary
The Most Important Job In The World 86%
The hardest question about having children isn't whether you're ready. It's whether the world is.
by Gina Rushton 2022
4.08
988 ratings
The Family Gene
by Joselin Linder • 2017
One family's mystery illness made them swell, choke. The gene revealed the liver pumps blood too.
4.05
1k+
The Family Gene Summary
The Family Gene 86%
One family's mystery illness made them swell, choke. The gene revealed the liver pumps blood too.
by Joselin Linder 2017
4.05
1k+ ratings
Sperm Wars
by Robin Baker • 1996
The bedroom is an evolutionary arena. Your body knows the rules, even if you don't.
3.91
3k+
Sperm Wars Summary
Sperm Wars 86%
The bedroom is an evolutionary arena. Your body knows the rules, even if you don't.
by Robin Baker 1996
3.91
3k+ ratings
The Invisible History of the Human Race
by Christine Kenneally • 2014
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
3.81
2k+
The Invisible History of the Human Race Summary
The Invisible History of the Human Race 86%
Human history is written in DNA: migrations, crashes, and secrets we are only starting to read.
by Christine Kenneally 2014
3.81
2k+ ratings
The Case against Perfection
by Michael J. Sandel • 2007
Genetic engineering really threatens: the humility and mutual obligation a decent society needs.
3.83
2k+
The Case against Perfection Summary
The Case against Perfection 86%
Genetic engineering really threatens: the humility and mutual obligation a decent society needs.
by Michael J. Sandel 2007
3.83
2k+ ratings
Expecting Better
by Emily Oster • 2013
Pregnancy rules are based on fear, not data. An economist shows which you can safely ignore.
4.29
56k+
Expecting Better Summary
Expecting Better 86%
Pregnancy rules are based on fear, not data. An economist shows which you can safely ignore.
by Emily Oster 2013
4.29
56k+ ratings
Blueprint
by Robert Plomin • 2018
The single biggest influence on who you are is your DNA; the rest is mostly chance.
3.94
2k+
Blueprint Summary
Blueprint 86%
The single biggest influence on who you are is your DNA; the rest is mostly chance.
by Robert Plomin 2018
3.94
2k+ ratings
The Business of Baby
by Jennifer Margulis • 2013
The birth industry profits when you lose control: what to question and when to say no.
3.66
317
The Business of Baby Summary
The Business of Baby 86%
The birth industry profits when you lose control: what to question and when to say no.
by Jennifer Margulis 2013
3.66
317 ratings
The Gene
by Siddhartha Mukherjee • 2016
From Mendel's peas to CRISPR babies: how the gene became biology's most powerful and dangerous idea.
4.35
56k+
The Gene Summary
The Gene 86%
From Mendel's peas to CRISPR babies: how the gene became biology's most powerful and dangerous idea.
by Siddhartha Mukherjee 2016
4.35
56k+ ratings
High Risk
by Chavi Eve Karkowsky • 2020
A maternal-fetal doctor on the racial gaps, ethical traps, and tragedies inside high-risk pregnancy.
4.39
803
High Risk Summary
High Risk 86%
A maternal-fetal doctor on the racial gaps, ethical traps, and tragedies inside high-risk pregnancy.
by Chavi Eve Karkowsky 2020
4.39
803 ratings
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived
by Adam Rutherford • 2016
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
4.03
12k+
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived Summary
A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived 86%
The genome reveals one family: shared ancestors 3,400 years ago. Race was never real.
by Adam Rutherford 2016
4.03
12k+ ratings
Mom Genes
by Abigail Tucker • 2021
Pregnancy physically rewires the brain, pushed by the father's genes. Biology of maternal instinct.
3.81
1k+
Mom Genes Summary
Mom Genes 86%
Pregnancy physically rewires the brain, pushed by the father's genes. Biology of maternal instinct.
by Abigail Tucker 2021
3.81
1k+ ratings
Sexing the Body
by Anne Fausto-Sterling • 2000
Nature gives us a spectrum of sexes. Medicine prunes it down to two.
4.16
3k+
Sexing the Body Summary
Sexing the Body 86%
Nature gives us a spectrum of sexes. Medicine prunes it down to two.
by Anne Fausto-Sterling 2000
4.16
3k+ ratings
A Crack in Creation
by Jennifer A. Doudna • 2017
The tool to rewrite the human genome came from bacteria. Our wisdom is still catching up.
4.13
7k+
A Crack in Creation Summary
A Crack in Creation 86%
The tool to rewrite the human genome came from bacteria. Our wisdom is still catching up.
by Jennifer A. Doudna 2017
4.13
7k+ ratings
The Expectant Father
by Armin A. Brott • 1995
Pregnancy month by month, for the dad: her changes, your feelings, your actual job.
3.88
8k+
The Expectant Father Summary
The Expectant Father 86%
Pregnancy month by month, for the dad: her changes, your feelings, your actual job.
by Armin A. Brott 1995
3.88
8k+ ratings
The Girls Who Went Away
by Ann Fessler • 2006
A million and a half women surrendered babies before Roe. What we believe about them is wrong.
4.24
11k+
The Girls Who Went Away Summary
The Girls Who Went Away 86%
A million and a half women surrendered babies before Roe. What we believe about them is wrong.
by Ann Fessler 2006
4.24
11k+ ratings
A Cancer in the Family
by Theodora Ross • 2016
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
4.11
190
A Cancer in the Family Summary
A Cancer in the Family 86%
Your family cancer history is a message; decode it and reduce your risk before diagnosis.
by Theodora Ross 2016
4.11
190 ratings
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
by Meg Meeker • 2014
Your son will eventually fight you. How to survive the battle and raise a man you admire.
3.91
3k+
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons Summary
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons 86%
Your son will eventually fight you. How to survive the battle and raise a man you admire.
by Meg Meeker 2014
3.91
3k+ ratings
We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook
by Adrian Kulp • 2018
From positive test through fourth trimester: a month-by-month playbook for first-time dads.
3.98
3k+
We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook Summary
We're Pregnant! The First Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook 86%
From positive test through fourth trimester: a month-by-month playbook for first-time dads.
by Adrian Kulp 2018
3.98
3k+ ratings
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
by Ina May Gaskin • 2003
What if childbirth pain isn't what you think? A guide to trusting your body's design.
4.35
34k+
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth Summary
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth 86%
What if childbirth pain isn't what you think? A guide to trusting your body's design.
by Ina May Gaskin 2003
4.35
34k+ ratings
Far From The Tree
by Andrew Solomon • 2012
Your child is deaf, a prodigy, or a criminal. None of it came from you.
4.27
23k+
Far From The Tree Summary
Far From The Tree 86%
Your child is deaf, a prodigy, or a criminal. None of it came from you.
by Andrew Solomon 2012
4.27
23k+ ratings
Safe
by Mark Daley • 2024
They became a family of four. Foster care's goal was to make them three again.
4.41
690
Safe Summary
Safe 86%
They became a family of four. Foster care's goal was to make them three again.
by Mark Daley 2024
4.41
690 ratings
The Birth Partner
by Penny Simkin • 1989
Labor's rhythm, the right questions, surviving the first weeks: a partner's guide to birth.
4.32
8k+
The Birth Partner Summary
The Birth Partner 86%
Labor's rhythm, the right questions, surviving the first weeks: a partner's guide to birth.
by Penny Simkin 1989
4.32
8k+ ratings
C'est ma grossesse
by Anna Roy • 2022
Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum years: a midwife gives you the facts, then you decide.
4.66
119
C'est ma grossesse Summary
C'est ma grossesse 86%
Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum years: a midwife gives you the facts, then you decide.
by Anna Roy 2022
4.66
119 ratings
First Comes Love
by Marion Winik • 1996
She fell for a gay man during Mardi Gras. Marriage, meth, motherhood, abuse, and AIDS came next.
4.14
441
First Comes Love Summary
First Comes Love 86%
She fell for a gay man during Mardi Gras. Marriage, meth, motherhood, abuse, and AIDS came next.
by Marion Winik 1996
4.14
441 ratings
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet
by Sara Hagerty • 2014
God's goodness isn't waiting past the pain. It's inside the barren decade itself.
4.06
3k+
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet Summary
Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet 86%
God's goodness isn't waiting past the pain. It's inside the barren decade itself.
by Sara Hagerty 2014
4.06
3k+ ratings
The Genesis Machine
by Amy Webb • 2022
Life is becoming programmable. The technology is here; the rules for using it are not.
3.94
745
The Genesis Machine Summary
The Genesis Machine 86%
Life is becoming programmable. The technology is here; the rules for using it are not.
by Amy Webb 2022
3.94
745 ratings
A Million Dreams
by Dani Atkins • 2019
A widow's embryo was mistakenly implanted in another woman, and her son is raised by strangers.
4.41
5k+
A Million Dreams Summary
A Million Dreams 86%
A widow's embryo was mistakenly implanted in another woman, and her son is raised by strangers.
by Dani Atkins 2019
4.41
5k+ ratings
The Child Code
by Danielle Dick • 2021
Your child's personality is written in DNA. Work with it rather than fight it.
3.79
163
The Child Code Summary
The Child Code 86%
Your child's personality is written in DNA. Work with it rather than fight it.
by Danielle Dick 2021
3.79
163 ratings
The Science of Mom
by Alice Callahan • 2015
Feeding, sleep, vaccines: what the evidence actually shows, and how to read the studies yourself.
4.37
1k+
The Science of Mom Summary
The Science of Mom 86%
Feeding, sleep, vaccines: what the evidence actually shows, and how to read the studies yourself.
by Alice Callahan 2015
4.37
1k+ ratings
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