Postpartum
The Fourth Trimester
Kimberly Ann Johnson draws from her vast professional experience as a doula, postpartum consultant, yoga teacher, bodyworker, and women’s health care advocate, and from the healing traditions of Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and herbalism in a practical guide that supports women through postpartum healing on the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual levels. A wonderful and deeply touching read that’s at the top of our recommendations.
First Forty Days: Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother
The first 40 days after the birth of a child offer an essential and fleeting period of rest and recovery for the new mother. As modern mothers are pushed to prematurely “bounce back” after delivering their babies and are often left alone to face the physical and emotional challenges of this new stage of their lives, the first forty days provide a lifeline—a source of connection, nourishment, and guidance. The book includes 60 simple recipes for healing soups; replenishing meals and snacks; and calming and lactation-boosting teas, all formulated to support the unique needs of the new mother.
Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals
Nobody needs telling there isn't enough time - and especially mothers! Many women go through an identity shift during the first few weeks and months as they work out what kind of mother they want to be and HOW on earth they will “manage it all”. If you have questions about what is really important and how you really do it all, then read this book. Wonderfully for the time-poor mother. You can tune in through Audible, Audio Books and Sound Cloud.
Understand the Science: Statistics on Postpartum Depression
Think you or a loved one might be suffering from PPD? Here is a quick 101 setting out how common it is; how long it can last; types of PPD and the main risk factors.
Understand the Science: Postpartum Anxiety Prevalence, Predictors and Effects on Child Development
Want to really understand why you or a loved one might be suffering from PPD; the potential implications; and why therefore it is so important to get help. Dive in here.
School of Life
Twelve chapters of pure wisdom on emotional intelligence: embracing daily challenges like how not to mess up your child (or someone else's); how to manage a healthy relationship, and how to deal with professional relationships whilst juggling the 1001 daily challenges thrown your way. From the beloved expert of popular philosophy, The School of Life, this book dives into the skill sets required for our modern lives.