New Motherhood

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.

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.

This is a practical, relatable, and humorous guide to surviving the difficult, awkward, and rewarding job of being a breastfeeding, working mother. Drawing on the war stories, hacks, and humor of working moms and on her own stories from her demanding job and travel in developing countries, she gives women moral support for dealing with the stress and guilt that come with juggling working and breastfeeding. As she tells the listener in her witty, inspiring manifesto, "Your worth as a mother is not measured in ounces."

After all the build-up and focus on pregnancy and birth, the fourth trimester is often swept aside. But as every new mum knows, the first twelve weeks after birth are possibly the most challenging and important part of becoming a mum. Amelia Lamont's book ensures you don't have to go through them alone.

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.

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.

Mind Over Mother is full of light bulb moments of realisation. It will have you learning, laughing and loving yourself through the journey of motherhood. You will learn to address the most important conversation you'll ever have - the one inside your head, because investing in your mental health is the best gift you can offer yourself and your baby.

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.

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.

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.

No one said motherhood would be easy. For Adiba Nelson, the journey to parenthood started with a big bang and continues with a breakdown (or two) and several “why?” questions for God.

Doula Beccy Hands and midwife Alexis Stickland know what a challenge it can be to balance self-care with motherhood. In The Little Book of Support for New Moms, they bring together decades of experience to share invaluable tips and tricks to boost confidence and calm frazzled nerves - plus answers to all those questions new moms may be too embarrassed to ask. Here are instructions for creating cooling breast pads with chamomile tea, quick stretches for relieving aching muscles, and tips for reducing swelling.

Many parents are not aware that sleeping, and especially sleeping through the night, is not an innate but a learned behavior. That is why it is essential to teach your infant how to sleep on his/her own at nap time and during the night. The result? You are not only better able to be the great parent you wish to be, but you will have time and energy to heal your mind and body from the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth.

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.

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.

In this comprehensive new book, doula and birth educator Bailey Gaddis offers frank girlfriend talk and expert advice about pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood. During her own pregnancy, Bailey had many unanswered questions she felt were too taboo or embarrassing to ask. To help other women have a more informed, less cringey experience, she went on to train as a birth professional, and her work has inspired this book.

In this updated and expanded version of Isa Gucciardi’s acclaimed Return to the Great Mother, the listener is invited to rediscover the transformative feminine power at the heart of childbirth. Mothers, their partners, and birth professionals will learn how to tap into this ancient wellspring of power to create a birthing experience that is deeply intuitive and empowering.

Nothing is simple about being a new mom alone in a new house, especially when your baby is collicky. Natalie Fanning loves her son unconditionally, but being a mother was not all she wanted to be. Enter Paul, the neighbor. Paul provides the lifeline she needs in what feels like the most desperate of times. When Paul is helping with Oliver, calmed by his reassuring, steady presence, Nat feels like she can finally rest. But Paul wants something in return.