The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey

by Jill Koziol, Liz Tenety, CNM Diana Spalding MSN Narrated by Stephanie Richardson

Overview

Pregnancy isn't just about creating a baby. It's also about the powerful transformation we go through on the journey to becoming "mama."



We created The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama to coach and inspire you each step of the way. This is the pregnancy book we wish we'd had-a mama-centered guide that doesn't just focus on your baby's needs, but honors and coaches you through this profound life change.



And you don't have to do this alone. At your highest highs and your lowest lows, there is a village of professionals and peers to traverse this path with you.



This book won't bog you down with demands, give you more to be worried about, or tell you what to do. It's impossible to know exactly what to expect during your pregnancy-after all, you are your own amazing woman with unique dreams, experiences, and needs. Instead, we've filled this guide with the best knowledge, wisdom, and support we have to offer.



Whether this is your first baby or your fourth, whether you're still deciding about pregnancy or have an unplanned baby on the way, becoming mama involves your body, mind, emotions, lifestyle, relationships, schedule, spirituality, worldview-and most of all, your heart.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

With consideration of every step along the whole journey of motherhood, body, mind, emotions, lifestyle, schedule, spirituality, and worldview, this will prove a must-read for many.” —Library Journal

“During a time of renewed awareness of the need to improve maternal health and wellness, The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama provides a resounding response. Mothers around the world deserve the guidance that this book offers: unconditional support and access to expert-backed, non-judgmental information. This book is the first of its kind to support the whole woman through the whole journey from getting pregnant, to birth, postpartum, and beyond. The maternal wellness revolution has arrived.” —Christy Turlington Burns, founder, Every Mother Counts

“Motherly is leading the conversation about how pregnancy, birth, and postpartum transforms a woman’s world—and The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama is their greatest contribution yet. Women deserve all the support as their bodies, minds, and lives transform, and this book delivers it with so much heart.” —Katrina Scott, cofounder, Tone It Up

“The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama is like having an entire birth team on your nightstand. So many of us are in our bodies, completely body illiterate and unaware of its complexity until we find ourselves trying to conceive and/or be pregnant. Becoming Mama gave me so much insight into all (and I do mean all) the layers of pregnancy. But more than that, it offers grace, empowerment, and support for however and wherever you find yourself on the becoming mama journey.” —Anthonia Akitunde, founder and editor-in-chief, mater mea

“THE essential guide to pregnancy and birth has finally arrived. The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama is the only book you need to get you through this adventure. It’s woman-centered, warm, and informative . . . it’s the book I wish I would’ve had, and the one I’m so excited for you to have.” —Natalie Gordon, founder and CEO, Babylist


“This epic book is a cross between an encyclopedia and a wise aunt. In this thorough and comprehensive resource, the Motherly team offers equal doses of wisdom, love, and cold hard facts so that each new mother can develop the confidence that she desperately needs on her pregnancy and motherhood journey. A soulful and dependable guide for all women.” —Kimberly Ann Johnson, author of The Fourth Trimester

Library Journal

05/01/2020

Koziol and Tenety are cofounders of Motherly, an online community for parents. Here they pair with Spalding, certified nurse midwife, pediatric nurse and mother of three, to create a comprehensive guide to the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum times. With sections from trying to conceive to the fourth trimester, there is no topic untouched. The pregnancy section covers a guide to each week's possible symptoms and guidance is provided on everything from gardening during pregnancy to special needs for LGBTQIA families and individuals, eating, sleeping, exercise…be assured the authors have left nothing left unexplored. This work focuses on self-care for mama as well as care for baby. Holistic in content, this will appeal to a growing segment of new parents who are looking for researched information about all the struggles and joys of pregnancy and new motherhood. VERDICT With consideration of every step along the whole journey of motherhood, body, mind, emotions, lifestyle, schedule, spirituality, and worldview, this will prove a must-read for many.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176435962
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	12/14/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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