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Best Books for Mums: Pregnancy, Postpartum and Motherhood
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items They say when a child is born, so is a mother. I truly believe in that. In my time, I've turned to books over and over again for validation, support, and guidance through out my own pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood journey. These recommendations...
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Pregnancy Reads That Actually Help
I wanted a calm, confident, and empowered pregnancy. The Universe (and my body) had a mind of it's own. I'm SO glad I had read some of these books while I was pregnant, and some that I read after the fact, but most importantly, I felt empowered becau...
I can’t recommend The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy & Birth enough. It’s like having a wise, calm friend walk you through every stage of pregnancy and birth, without any judgment or pressure. Written by the creator of Australian Birth St...
Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy & Birth
This book is a classic! It's hilariously written, based on lived experience, aswell as challenging social norms and the annoying things people do when we get pregnant. An easy and must-read!
Up the Duff: the real guide to pregnancy
One of those books that you will flick through every single day to get updates on what your body and baby are doing and how they are growing each day. It's better than any app because it's on your nightstand ready for you to reach over for anytime (a...
The Day-by-Day Pregnancy Book: Expert Advice
I am not done recommending Ina May's books! This is another one that I highly recommend mums (and dads) read to prepare themselves for childbirth. It explores everything from what to expect during labour, how to push, what interventions there are, an...
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth - Updated
This is one of the first books that I started reading when I became a new mum. Reading stories by well-known women that I've only ever seen on media was strangely comforting. I felt less alone and more empowered, almost like, this is normal... I will...
The Motherhood
This book was the opposite of every other book on motherhood that I read, but what I loved about it is that it acknowledged those moments when I felt like I had lost all my independence, autonomy and freedom, and I struggled to see how temporary each...
Regretting Motherhood: A Study
Postpartum Books for Nurtured Mind and Body
Did you know that there's a “fourth trimester”? Have you ever heard of “matrescence”? Are you feeling stuck around how you want to shape your presence for your children? These are things that I grappled with after I'd had a baby and these books were ...
Pregnancy changes everything and your body deserves to be gentle held and supported. The Strong Like Mum Method focuses on not only the physical aspects but also the mindset aspects of pre and postpartum body and image. This book gave me the confiden...
The Strong Like Mum Method: Pre & Postnatal Power
Combining two of my favourite things - yoga and motherhood - this book brings together stories by mums on how their yoga practice began or evolved when they became mothers. It's comprehensive in nature, with lengthy interviews with new and seasoned m...
Yoga Sadhana for Mothers: Ashtanga Experiences
I truly wish I had read more postpartum (and parenting) books than pregnancy books when I was expecting. This is one of those books that I stumbled across when I was already deep into the newborn phase. Your fourth trimester comes AFTER pregnancy and...
The Fourth Trimester: Postpartum Healing Guide
Recipes, recipes, recipes! In those early days, it was so hard to feed myself nutritious meals on a daily basis. I often reached for an iced coffee or a bar of chocolate, muesli, or other treat just to keep my energy up. This book is perfect for thos...
The First Forty Days: Nourishing New Mother
Learning the word “matrescence” was a complete game changer for me! It's so validating to know that the shift you're feeling within yourself is a normal and expected part of becoming a mother. It doesn't end after 6 weeks or 6 months. Becoming a moth...
Matrescence: Metamorphosis of Motherhood
Erica Komisar's book “Being There” was the comforting and validating hug that I needed to affirm that prioritizing motherhood and prioritizing my daughter was the right thing to do. The first three years are crucial to a child's development and as a ...
Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood Matters
When I chose to slowdown and be there for my new little family and daughter, I looked for books to give me guidance and validation for my choices. I stumbled across The Power Pause coincidently during my search and found incredible support my choices...
The Power Pause: Plan a Career Break After Kids
One of the most challenging parts of becoming a mother was noticing what it was bringing up for me. Not only past stuff, but new stuff that I had never considered. The grief I felt over mum's passing, her not being here, reflecting on my own childhoo...
Motherhood: Facing and Finding Yourself
My breastfeeding journey was not without challenges, but I gathered as much reading material and support I could to understand what I was doing and how I could do it better. Ina May's book feels like a classic. It feels like timeless advice delivered...
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding