New Motherhood

When multimillion-selling vocalist and actress Kelly Rowland gave birth to her son Titan in November 2014, it was love at first sight - she honestly could not believe how beautiful he was. But, as Rowland says, she would be lying if she said she wasn't also a little freaked out about what had just happened to her body as well as by many overwhelming new thoughts and emotions. It was a good thing that Dr. Tristan Bickman, Rowland's OB/GYN for the last 14 years, was there.

We've discovered the incredible benefits of having a stay-at-home parent, and it's a game-changer! Imagine a lifestyle where you can fully embrace your role as a wife and mother without the stress of a full-time job. This book is your ultimate guide to making the transition from working woman to full-time mother. You and your children deserve the best, and this book will show you how!You'll learn How your family benefits if you stay home Budgeting to live on one income How to earn money while staying home Self-care for stay-at-home moms Misconceptions about stay-at-home moms Questions to ...

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.

Life is full of adventure, whether that adventure is about exploring the great outdoors or exploring the wilderness of new motherhood. For author Claire Henley Miller, it is both, and her new book beautifully narrates the journeys she made throughout her first year with her son, Levi. In Letters to Levi, Miller writes to her son, telling him about his first days, the things they did, the way he seemed to wake to the world, and the way she woke to the world anew through him. She candidly shares everything from going into labor to what it’s like to survive a cross-country move with a ...

Real Food for New Moms: The First Forty Days of Nourishing, Affordable, and Easy Time-saving Recipes Even If You're New to the Kitchen! Written by Natalie Myers, author of Postpartum Care Made Simple for New Moms. Are you overwhelmed by the thought of preparing nutritious meals during your postpartum recovery? Do you worry about finding affordable, time-saving recipes that truly nourish you and your baby? Are you struggling to balance healing your body while keeping up with the demands of new motherhood? Do you feel lost when it comes to creating meals that support your postpartum journey ...

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.

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.

Whether you want practical guidance for an unassisted birth or simply want to deepen your understanding of natural birth in general, this book is the how-to manual you've been waiting for. Introducing the idea of a Brave New Birth—any birth where the mother and baby are free to birth by instinct and are given the privacy and safety necessary for the body and baby to birth themselves, without interference, intervention, or being watched/measured/observed.

In Motherhood, Sheila Heti asks what is gained and what is lost when a woman becomes a mother, treating the most consequential decision of early adulthood with candor, originality, and humor. In her late 30s, when her friends are asking when they will become mothers, the narrator of Heti’s intimate and urgent audiobook considers whether she will do so at all. In a narrative spanning several years, casting among the influence of her peers, partner, and her duties to her forebearers, she struggles to make a wise and moral choice.

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

In refreshingly honest, hilarious, and raw conversation, Amanda takes you through her clumsy journey into motherhood and shares how she learned to embrace her new self—stretch marks, rolls, and all. With journal prompts, exercises, and “Tice Advice,” Amanda helps you understand what really takes place postpartum—mentally and physically.

With a new baby comes all of the joys of parenthood - first words, first smiles, first moments of laughter. But it also comes with long, sleep-deprived nights, tears and fussing, and the struggle of trying to decode your baby's cries. Raising a baby can feel like an endless rollercoaster of trial and error as you attempt to navigate novel experiences and developmental milestones that can be both thrilling and stress-inducing at the same time.

This book shows us the results of focusing on our children's strengths rather than always trying to correct their weaknesses. Most parents struggle with this shift because they suffer from a negativity bias, thanks to evolutionary development, giving them "strengths blindness". By showing us how to throw the "strengths switch", Lea Waters demonstrates how not only can we help our children build resilience, optimism, and achievement but we can also help inoculate them against today's pandemic of depression and anxiety.

Everyone knows how babies are made, but scientists are only just beginning to understand the making of a mother. Mom Genes reveals the hard science behind our tenderest maternal impulses, tackling questions such as why mothers are destined to mimic their own moms (or not), how maternal aggression makes females the world’s most formidable creatures, and how a crisis like the Covid-19 pandemic can make or break a mom.

My First Year as a Mom Manual By Nati Carrillo No one hands you a map when you become a mom. But this book comes pretty close. In My First Year as a Mom Manual, new mothers (and the grandmas who’ve got their back) will find a warm, clear, and heartfelt guide through baby’s first twelve months. Written with simplicity, courage, and a wink of humor, it’s more than a baby book—it’s a steady hand and a quiet cheer in the middle of the night. Inside, you’ll find: What to expect at every doctor visit, from newborn to twelve months Vaccine breakdowns without the jargon Milestone ...

Feel like you’re losing yourself in motherhood? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there. If you’ve ever hidden in the bathroom just to catch your breath, questioned every decision you’ve made, or silently wondered if you’re doing enough—this audiobook was written for you. Affirmations for the New Mom Who Just Hid in the Bathroom is your no-judgment companion through the beautifully messy, often overwhelming, and wildly transformative first year of motherhood. It’s real. It’s relatable. And it’s exactly what every new mom deserves—support, truth, and a little light in the chaos.

Are you a new mom? Do you miss your body before you had your baby? Lets get your body back ***For a limited time of only $2.99!*** World renowned Nutritionist and Personal Trainer Anthony Bevilacqua shows you how to get your body back after having your child. Having children is a wonderful experience in your life, however it is the most un-wonderful thing for your body. In this book you will learn How to craft your own meal plan, eating the foods you like How to crush your fat loss plateaus getting the scale to go down faster When you should make changes so you never stall out Check out ...

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.

A wide range of women—actors, athletes, academics, CEOs, writers, small-business owners, birth workers, physicians, and activists—share their experiences of becoming mothers in this multifaceted, moving, and revealing collection.

The work-family conflict that mothers experience today is a national crisis. Women struggle to balance breadwinning with the bulk of parenting, and stress is constant. Social policies don't help. Of all Western industrialized countries, the US ranks dead last for supportive work-family policies: No federal paid parental leave. The highest gender wage gap. No minimum standard for vacation and sick days. Can American women look to European policies for solutions?