New Motherhood

In therapy, on the cusp of a mental breakdown caused by a sleep-defying baby, Alyssa DeRose listens as her therapist (read: paid best friend) finally puts her version of the truth into words: "It's okay if becoming a mother was both the best and worst thing to ever happen to you." Alyssa now welcomes fellow women into the brutal and transformational season of life called new motherhood, inviting us to reflect on our own flawed stories of motherhood and offering needed permission to embrace our imperfection.

There is incredibly important yet untapped talent among mothers who have replaced career aspirations or creative outlets with family priority. Those women who have put their interests on hold to care for their children face a huge challenge in reconnecting with the professional world again in a way that recognizes their needs to continue to be available for their children.

Enter the world of 'Not Atypical Motherhood,' your comforting companion as the daunting words 'autism diagnosis' resonate in your thoughts. Crafted for mothers and caregivers facing or just receiving this diagnosis for their child, this book provides a guiding hand through the uncharted terrain of autism, weaving together personal narratives, useful guidance, and empathetic support.

Ever wonder why everyone hushes up about postpartum challenges? It's time to break the silence and tackle burning questions. How do you balance the whirlwind of changes in your body, emotions, and lifestyle after giving birth? Discover a guide that spills the tea on the unique challenges faced by new moms.

The best way to prepare yourself for motherhood as well as pregnancy is to become knowledgeable. In this guide, Expecting a Baby for New Moms, we shall look at and understand the trimesters and the changes you can expect to see as your pregnancy progresses. You will also learn about how to take care of your health and your baby’s as well as how to prepare for labor and child birth.

With pregnancy comes a flood of emotions as you anticipate the birth of your little one. Your mind wonders immensely about the various stages, what to expect, and how to do all the right things to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. The goal of this book is to help you stay healthy, find support, locate excellent prenatal care, learn about your nutritional options, understand the importance of maternal care, and give you advice that reflects your preferences and helps you prioritize your baby.

It’s completely understandable to feel exhausted and overwhelmed, especially if you’re navigating the complexities of postpartum depression. Consider that even just a few minutes of listening to this insightful book—written by a mother who has given birth to ten babies and experienced Postpartum Psychosis twice—can provide all of the valuable strategies needed for postpartum care.

Motherhood is a profound journey of transformation, love, and growth. As a new mom, you are embarking on a path that's both beautiful and challenging. Empowering Affirmations for New Moms is your companion, crafted to uplift your spirits, celebrate your strength, and guide you through the transitions that come with being a parent.

Despite their small size, toddlers can be such a huge source of joy and laughter. But if they’re deprived of much needed sleep, they can be cranky, and difficult, becoming a great source of stress, and anxiety. That’s why if you have a toddler at home, it’s important that you are able to make your toddler sleep well and on time, every time.

Die Pädagogin und Feministin Susanne Mierau ist eine von vielen New Moms, die ihre Töchter aufklären und stärken möchten gegen das Patriarchat und seine Folgen: Abwertung von Weiblichkeit, Diskriminierung, geschlechterstereotypes Rollenverhalten bis hin zu sexueller Gewalt. Was das in Bezug auf feministische und bedürfnisorientierte Erziehung heißt, erklärt sie in ihrem neuen Hörbuch. Gestützt auf pädagogische und psychologische Erkenntnisse sowie viele Beispiele von Mutter-Tochter-Beziehungen beschreibt Mierau, wie Mädchen konkret unterstützt und bestärkt werden können.

Written from the perspectives of both therapist and busy mom, Self-Care for New Moms features several eye-opening exercises, interviews from a village of experts (who also happen to be moms), and helpful interventions to help you get through the chronic depletion common to the postpartum year.

You might be just a few days out of the hospital or months into your sleep-deprived postpartum journey when the realization hits you: life as you know it—your whole identity—will never be the same. Mom Your Way will guide you through this fundamental shift into new motherhood. With a healthy dose of humor and comforting best-friend energy, Yasmin Kaderali shares judgment-free wisdom for navigating your postpartum life.

Charlie is already feeling adrift when she relocates to an exclusive town in coastal New England with her mysteriously distant husband, Dev, and their young twins in tow. She hopes the move will recharge her stalled marriage, and she wants her kids to feel like they belong, even if she’s clearly a fish out of water herself. In a strange new world where summer is a verb and both the harbor and the partygoers are awash in a dizzying constellation of pinks and pastels, she’s never felt so confounded or alone. She’ll need more than a preppy handbook to find her way.

Megan Day, a certified career coach and mom of two, is a wise and trusted friend guiding women throughout New Mom, New Job on what their next step is. Within New Mom, New Job she takes women through the process she has used with dozens of her clients.

Don’t go through all the feels alone! Take care of your emotional health and embrace motherhood without losing yourself. An amazing resource for postpartum health that guides you to stay centered and grounded, while you care for your precious little one. Manage your new identity without the overwhelm or guilt, and feel peace instead of pressure.

Inside A Mother’s Metamorphosis, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to juggle self-empowerment alongside the responsibilities of motherhood.

Since having her first child nine years ago, Sarah Ockwell-Smith has worked tirelessly to prepare parents for the birth of their child. An antenatal teacher and a doula, with a background in psychology, she founded an award-winning company Babycalm ™ with one aim in mind—to turn stressed-out new parents and crying babies into happier parents and calmer babies. BabyCalm will help you understand your baby and yourself as a new parent.

Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk’s own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor, honesty, and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a “leg up” on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This funny, irreverent book will help ease every new mothers’ frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible, easy-to-follow tips for parenting success.

If you're struggling with new motherhood, you're not alone. From pelvic floor issues to postpartum depression and anxiety, you may face a multitude of physical and mental challenges during the fourth trimester—the three months immediately after you give birth. While you're caring for your new baby, who's caring for you? Return to You offers guidance on topics like sleep, breastfeeding, and nutrition to help you restore yourself physically.

Having a baby in the house can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be! Written by qualified nutritionist and a mother of three, this audiobook will educate you on the milestones you can look forward to month by month, as well as changes you can expect to make to your care routine as your baby grows. But it’s not all about that little bundle of joy of yours. Elizabeth Newbourne also cares about mommy and daddy and their well-being during this transition. Don’t wait until it's too late, gain the proper knowledge needed to set your family up for success.