New Motherhood

*A New Yorker and Vogue Best Book of 2023* “Compelling... [McPhee] positions herself neither as victim nor saint but as someone who, she says, only wants to be good.” —The Washington Post A moving memoir from an award-winning novelist—a riveting account of her complicated, bohemian...

Having a child developing inside you is one of the most magical moments in your life. But too many worries, which lead to stress and anxiety, can harm your baby’s health and development. Get ready to choose a more positive path that is going to skyrocket your baby’s overall health and happiness.

Award-winning journalist and mom-of-three Paula Faris gives insightful and practical steps for better working, momming, and living to millions of overwhelmed working moms. Being a working mom should work. Instead, it is a thankless, incredibly difficult job, marked by impossible contradictions...

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.

An explosive and hilarious memoir about the exceptional and life-changing decision to conceive a child on one's own via assisted reproduction When British journalist, memoirist, and New York-transplant Emma Brockes decides to become pregnant, she quickly realizes that, being single...

Do you ever feel lost in society's expectations, or do you struggle with being true to yourself at different stages of life? This book shows the way to true self-discovery and personal growth.

From digital-age parenting expert Jordan Shapiro, a thoughtful and long-overdue exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century. There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books...

Motherhood is demanding (to say the least), but when all of your mental and physical energy is directed towards a tiny human, you are neglecting yourself. And when you are neglected, you don’t have the energy or strength to take care of your completely dependent newborn. But you’re probably thinking how can I possibly put my needs above those of my baby? The truth of the matter is, your baby needs you to be at your best, and this is achieved through self-care. Self-care has many misconceptions, and due to the prefix, it’s all too often associated with selfishness.

For Zeena Moolla, the early days of being a new mum were a heady cocktail of sleepless nights, acid reflux, and aching boobs. But finding the funny in the chaos buffered so much of the stress. And she has her dad to thank. Being brought up solely by a single dad, one of a foreign, Muslim background, exemplified beautifully that parenting and families come in all different shapes and sizes.

Is bedtime a constant struggle with your toddler? Do they have trouble falling asleep or often wake in the middle of the night? Are you exhausted from sleepless nights of your own trying to keep up with them? Get back to basics with this guide to toddler bedtime troubles and how to solve them. Using child psychology and gentle, science-backed parenting techniques, this audiobook will provide you with everything necessary to teach your child how to sleep on their own.

Having a baby in the house can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be! Created by a 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. Our Plus One is an up-to-date month-to-month guide on how to raise a happy and healthy baby without forgetting about yourself and your partner.

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.

Fatherhood will change you. That much is certain. But whilst it can never be under your control, it can be under your influence. The old rules of fatherhood are no longer fit for purpose. It used to be simple: you had to protect, provide for, and preside over your family. But the world...

Becoming a mother is an amazing and fulfilling experience, but it is also a time of immense change, worry, and doubt. You don't have to let those negative thoughts and feelings linger, though. Take control and bring out your positive mindset while you navigate those first few years. Heal your body and your mind. Maintain a positive relationship with yourself and your baby. Improve your sleep. If you ever feel lost or overwhelmed as a new mother, you are not alone. Take charge and create your success by repeating these positive affirmations as part of your self-care routine.

Discover simple and powerful self-care techniques that will help new moms conquer postpartum - find joy and fulfillment in motherhood without feeling guilty!

So, it’s your first pregnancy? You might feel a little anxious. Worried. Wound up? There’re a million things you don’t know, and even more things you would never think of. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone gave you the secrets to make life easier during pregnancy? If you could just listen to a book. Pick up the best tips, tricks, and advice to ease away the worries. Get all the best information in a single resource. Information like, what not to buy so you can save money on the essentials.

Based on his widely read columns for The New Yorker, Ian Frazier's uproarious first novel, The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days, centers on a profoundly memorable character, sprung from an impressively fertile imagination. Structured as a daybook of sorts, with the Cursing Mommy—beleaguered wife...

In this anthology of creative nonfiction, 28 writers set out to discover what they know, and don't know, about the person they call Mother. Celebrated writers Samia Serageldin and Lee Smith have curated a diverse and insightful collection that challenges stereotypes about mothers and expands our notions of motherhood in the South. The mothers in these essays were shaped, for good and bad, by the economic and political crosswinds of their time.

Everyone has advice to offer on motherhood. Becoming a new parent is daunting enough without having to contend with comments and advice from seemingly every corner. 'They didn't do it like that in my day', 'You'll make a rod for your own back', 'Don't spoil the baby'. It's so easy to become...

Whether you're nervous, exhilarated, or overwhelmed by the idea of motherhood, this is the perfect chance to learn what normal newborn behavior is really like and how best to care for yourself and your little one.