Motherhood How To Survive And Thrive After Your First Pregnancy

The handmade booties from your great aunt, the trendy stuffed animals you picked out on a leisurely Saturday afternoon and the softer-than-anything-you’ve-ever-felt baby blanket you kept petting during your pregnancy to remind yourself this whole thing is real, are all great to have. But they’re about as useful as a hand towel in a tsunami when the first year with your first baby actually gets going. What you need is a personal strategy to batten down the hatches of your life and stock up on resources to turn that tsunami into a fun-filled day at the water park. What you need is the forecast. I’ve heard more than a few moms talk about what they wish they had known that first year. In the quest for your life to normalize, and even more than that, to reach a new level of satisfying energy and the larger-than-yourself joy that parenting promised, I suggest giving prioritized focus and gentle awareness to five key areas, enabling you to become the balanced and beautiful mother that you knew you could be as soon as you peed on that stick. I’m telling you what we all wish we could have told ourselves.

You’re thrilled to be a new mom, but do you know what to expect when you bring your baby home? The Everything Mother’s First Year Book is the invaluable resource you need to prepare for this life-changing event. From when to go on maternity leave and how to choose a pediatrician to when--or if--to go back to work (and how to survive without sleep), this all-in-one guide helps you step into your role as mom as seamlessly as possible. Includes advice on: Getting through those first frantic days (and nights) Caring for baby and family as a whole, at the same time Dealing with mood swings and depression Returning to work outside the home Finding quality daycare and a babysitter Recovering your sense of self p>Packed with real-time tips and expert counsel, The Everything Mother’s First Year Book is your key to maneuvering the first twelve months of motherhood with ease!

If you've ever had anxiety or depression, learn how to protect your wellbeing from pregnancy through postpartum. Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, the Motherhood Survival Manual is your step-by-step guide for a better pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience. The risk of postpartum depression can be decreased through specific strategies. In the Motherhood Survival Manual, Jill Zechowy, MD, MS teaches evidence-based Survival Tips and Tools for moms to thrive. This is the most comprehensive, user-friendly, and up-to-date guide on perinatal mental health available. Understand the causes of postpartum depression Discover better coping tools for stress and worry Create a better birth experience Meet the emotional needs of your baby and yourself Avoid common early parenting mistakes Increase support from your partner Learn effective strategies for better sleep Dr. Jill Zechowy combines her expertise as both a family doctor and perinatal psychotherapist, to give you the benefit of her medical and psychological knowledge. She learned to conquer her own postpartum anxiety and avoid postpartum depression. If you are looking for advanced knowledge and pragmatic action steps, look no further than the Motherhood Survival Manual.

"Dawn Dais bravely goes where other baby books don't.... She spills the truth about everything from breastfeeding to getting along with your partner post-baby." — Parents Magazine There comes a time in every new mother’s life when she realizes that all the pregnancy well-wishes and baby shower gifts left her profoundly unqualified for the realities of life with a newborn. Who knew there would be so much crying—and how much of that crying would be coming from the mom? Bestselling author Dawn Dais believes that a vast conspiracy exists to hide the truth about parenting from expectant mothers for fear that if the truth got out, women would (1) stop having babies or (2) stop bringing them home. Eschewing the adorableness that oozes out of other parenting books, Dais offers real advice from real moms—along with hilarious anecdotes, tips, and the encouragement every new mom needs to survive the first year of parenthood. Revised and updated with new chapters offering advice for single moms and tips for partners,The Sh!t No One Tells You is a must-have companion for every new mother’s sleepless nights and poop-filled days.

Are you nervous about delivering a baby for the first time? Are you anxious and confused about the changes happening to your body? Then you need to keep reading... As soon as a few weeks after conception, the pregnant body sees drastic changes. Due to dramatic increases in progesterone, estrogen, and other hormones, women can experience a range of shocking symptoms: hair will become thicker and grow in new areas, bones soften, lung capacity increases, the heart enlarges, and much more. For first-time mothers, learning to differentiate between what's expected and what's abnormal can cause a large amount of needless stress, leaving less time to think about what really matters. In First Time Mom, you'll discover: The EXACT formula for a healthy, joyous pregnancy. (By adopting these lifestyle changes, you can ensure a smooth and stress-free nine months ahead!) Everything you can expect from each trimester and beyond. The warning symptoms that you should never ignore. Pregnancy secrets that no one ever tells you about. Ten crucial facts about newborns that all parents must be aware of. The truth about what to expect in the delivery room. Seven important pieces of advice that all first-time moms MUST know. (Abiding by these tips are a sure path to a happy newborn and mom!) And much, much more... As a FREE bonus, you'll also receive a free chapter from The Mindful Path to Self Compassion because we truly believe that every baby is much happier when mom has learned to be kind to herself. Even if you are clueless about pregnancy, or constantly feel like you don't know what you're doing, the extensive research behind this guide can ensure you'll cultivate unwavering confidence during this important time, and learn all the vital information needed to nurture a happy, healthy baby, paving your way to a promising and soul-enriching motherhood. By relying on the expert research behind this guide, you'll learn exactly what symptoms to expect during each stage of your pregnancy, what they mean, and all the expert tricks to ease any difficulty that arises with your body or your baby. If you want to access this advanced information only known to experienced mothers and midwives, then you should read this book!

Practical, upbeat, humorous—yet realistic—help for new mothers Elizabeth Wright became aware of the need for this book shortly after giving birth to her first child. Faced with the reality of having a baby in her home, she started frantically reading through the standard works on childraising. She was surprised to learn that while these books provide a wealth of information on a baby’s development and growth, they do precious little to help the new mother cope with her new life. “Obviously,” she writes, “the people who wrote these books had never been in the trenches—at home taking care of Baby. I needed to know what to do when my baby curled up like a pillbug in her car seat and screamed herself maroon. I needed a book written by a mother who had not yet achieved complete amnesia about childbirth and the first year of motherhood.” The New Mother’s Survival Guide will be a beacon and a friend for all new mothers who are looking for valuable information based on real-life experience.

The First Guide to Help YOU Get Through Life After Pregnancy: From the "Hospital Bed" to the "Rest of Your Life," this book is designed to help you understand and grow with the changes that occur in your life after your child is born. Topics Include: * Giving Birth and Hospital Care * Being a parent for the first time * At home with your new little one * Daycare choices and decisions * The Dreaded Back to Work * Breastfeeding and Pumping at Work * Best Buys, Good Tips and More * When your child is sick * Taking care of yourself first * Can your marriage survive? * This Is the Rest of Your Life All the information you NEEDED to know, but no one ever told you! Post Pregnancy, Tips for Survival, Marriage, and Day to Day Living are just a few of the topics covered in this wonderful, well written book about how your LIFE really is AFTER your child's BIRTH.

Having a baby is a life-changing event, and can be a very stressful time. One of the best supports women have before and after childbirth is regular, sometimes daily, contact with friends and relatives. Becoming Mum is a virtual mother and baby support group on paper, to keep new mothers going until they have the energy to find a real one. This book will support new mothers, in a society where we don't always talk about how difficult childbirth and those first few months can be. It features interviews with 50 new mothers in Ireland and Irish mothers overseas, as well as some older mothers who have insights to share. Contributions are also provided from well-known Irish public figures, including Olivia O'Leary, Roisín Ingle, Miriam O'Callaghan and Mairéad Farrell. It's not a book of stories. It's more like a survival handbook. It's not a 'What to Expect When You're Expecting' or 'What to Expect in the First Year'. It's not about birth plans, feeding routines, daily soiled nappy levels or how to deal with cracked nipples. It's about the mad stuff: the obsessive thoughts, the negative thoughts, the fear of childbirth and the effects of sleep deprivation. It's not a fun book, but it's not heavy. It's short and snappy, but the content is real and meaningful.

A beautiful journal to support new moms during the first year of their baby’s life Bringing a new life into the world cracks your heart wide open. The feelings of bliss and unconditional love are real. And so are the feelings of fear, exhaustion, and overwhelm. Through journaling and reflection, The Healthy Motherhood Journal empowers moms to find their voices so they can truly thrive during their first year with a new baby. Written by the mother and daughters of the renowned Sears family, known for their work with attachment parenting, this journal focuses on the mother’s needs for healthy connection, with herself as well as her child. And, with new moms already being over-stretched, it’s structured in a way that is sensitive to their limited hands-free time. Each month focuses on a different theme—including your birth story, embracing your new identity across all the roles you hold, “the guilt and the glory,” and more—while a wide range of prompts helps moms document their insights, reflections, and wisdom. Throughout the journal, the Searses have included tried-and true tips for parenting and self-care, designed to support moms through every phase of their baby’s first year. When even the simple act of taking a shower feels like momentous freedom, this journal provides a safe place for mothers to explore, process, and document the challenges and joys of this unique time of life while creating long-term visions for the possibilities ahead.

Are you nervous about delivering a baby for the first time? Are you anxious and confused about the changes happening to your body? Then you need to keep reading...As soon as a few weeks after conception, the pregnant body sees drastic changes. Due to dramatic increases in progesterone, estrogen, and other hormones, women can experience a range of shocking symptoms: hair will become thicker and grow in new areas, bones soften, lung capacity increases, the heart enlarges, and much more. For first-time mothers, learning to differentiate between what's expected and what's abnormal can cause a large amount of needless stress, leaving less time to think about what really matters.In First Time Mom, you'll discover: The EXACT formula for a healthy, joyous pregnancy. (By adopting these lifestyle changes, you can ensure a smooth and stress-free nine months ahead!) Everything you can expect from each trimester and beyond. The warning symptoms that you should never ignore. Pregnancy secrets that no one ever tells you about. Ten crucial facts about newborns that all parents must be aware of. The truth about what to expect in the delivery room. Seven important pieces of advice that all first-time moms MUST know. (Abiding by these tips are a sure path to a happy newborn and mom!) And much, much more... As a FREE bonus, you'll also receive a free chapter from The Mindful Path to Self Compassion because we truly believe that every baby is much happier when mom has learned to be kind to herself.Even if you are clueless about pregnancy, or constantly feel like you don't know what you're doing, the extensive research behind this guide can ensure you'll cultivate unwavering confidence during this important time, and learn all the vital information needed to nurture a happy, healthy baby, paving your way to a promising and soul-enriching motherhood.By relying on the expert research behind this guide, you'll learn exactly what symptoms to expect during each stage of your pregnancy, what they mean, and all the expert tricks to ease any difficulty that arises with your body or your baby.If you want to access this advanced information only known to experienced mothers and midwives, then you should listen to this audiobook!