What prenatal tests and down syndrome reveal about our reproductive choices When Alison Piepmeier-scholar of feminism and disability studies, and mother of Maybelle, an eight-year-old girl with Down syndrome-died of cancer in August 2016, she left behind an important unfinished manuscript about motherhood, prenatal testing, and disability. In Unexpected, George Estreich and Rachel Adams pick up where she left off, honoring the important research of their friend and colleague, as well as adding new perspectives to her work. Based on interviews with parents of children with Down syndrome, as well as women who terminated their pregnancies because their fetus was identified as having the condition, Unexpected paints an intimate, nuanced picture of reproductive choice in today's world. Piepmeier takes us inside her own daughter's life, showing how Down syndrome is misunderstood, stigmatized, and condemned, particularly in the context of prenatal testing. At a time when medical technology is rapidly advancing, Unexpected provides a much-needed perspective on our complex, and frequently troubling, understanding of Down syndrome.

A soothing book for mums-to-be celebrating the wonder of pregnancy. Follow the journey of your own little bean as they grow and develop, from the first little wriggle to the boxer of your ribs! Cherish the milestones, enjoy the relatable humour, and finish by recording the joyous result of your own personal experience in the keepsake pages. Written by a midwife, this charming little book is a meditation on the precious, but short time, we carry our children magically within us.

This stunningly redesigned edition of the bestselling Q&A a Day for Kids is the perfect family keepsake: a place for parents and children ages 4 to 10 to share their thoughts, feelings, and dreams over the years.

Children’s author Betsy Franco poses a question each day with only a few lines provided for a response, making this journal the ultimate no-fuss record keeper. Simply turn to today’s date and record your child’s answer. When you finish the year, move on to the next section. The diary can be started on any day of the year and makes a terrific gift for parents and a perfect time capsule of a child’s whimsical thoughts and serious ideas about the world. As the years go by you’ll notice how your child’s answers evolve—sometimes silly, sometimes precocious, but always interesting.