Strong as a mother : how to stay healthy, happy, and (most importantly) sane from pregnancy to parenthood : the only guide to taking care of you! / Kate Rope.
Part I: Expecting strong: Your emotional guide to pregnancy. The first trimester: nervous excitement -- The second trimester: taking care of you -- The third trimester: preparing for a strong transition to parenthood -- Part II: Starting strong: Your guide to thriving in the first year -- Part III. Staying strong: The big picture of motherhood.
Summary:
In this practical and compassionate book, mothers will find a guide to managing their own well-being throughout pregnancy and parenthood. Topics include : prioritizing emotional health; setting boundaries and asking for help; making choices about birth, feeding, and parenting; getting good sleep; maintaining a relationship with your partner; and self care. Learn to trust your instincts and actually enjoy the hardest job you will ever love!
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.