Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book: Normalizing Post-Baby Mental Health Struggles, Navigating #MOMLife, and Finding Strength Amid the Chaos

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“But no one told me to expect this…”

So many new moms find themselves saying this phrase in the first hours, days, and weeks postpartum―sometimes even for years! That’s where Instagram’s wildly popular @mamapsychologists come in. In Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book, Chelsea and Caitlin share what to really expect postpartum―and it’s not just the baby blues.

This refreshingly candid resource fills a notable void by providing real, honest, and raw insights into motherhood. With their nonjudgmental yet humorous tone, Caitlin and Chelsea provide a deep dive into all things #momlife, including:

Birth trauma & perinatal mood disordersBaby feeding & sleepThe mental load of motherhoodBody image strugglesMom guilt & burnout NICU lifeIntimacy & romance postpartumPregnancy complications & lossThe balancing act of returning to workAnd more…

Mom life feels hard because it is hard. There is hope, and this book is here to provide it.

From the Publisher

Filled with journaling prompts and exercises to support new and seasoned moms.

Written by two therapists, this book includes therapeutic tips and exercises from the fields of mindfulness, CBT, somatic psychology, relational therapy and EMDR.

THIS is the must-have book for modern moms!

Normalizing everything you deal with as a mom — the good, the bad, and the truth.

As a society, we don’t talk enough about the complex feelings and challenges that often plague mothers during the postpartum period—and beyond. This lack of discourse can make new mothers feel alienated, insecure, or like what they’re experiencing is abnormal, when in reality, it’s completely normal!

This is a refreshingly candid resource jam-packed with expert insights and real stories of motherhood from psychologists Chelsea Bodie and Caitlin Slavens (aka the @mamapsychologists).

Boundaries Intimacy Depression and anxiety Mom guilt Body image issues The mental load of motherhood

“Powerful!”

“Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book is an informative book that every mother needs. It covers the topics no one talks about, despite the fact that they are nearly universal experiences for mothers. It’s time we normalize the hard parts of motherhood. Caitlin and Chelsea bring this to us with thought-provoking reflection questions and exercises to help moms live more meaningfully during this both joyful and difficult season in life.”

―Tracy Dalgleish, PhD, CPsych, author of I Didn’t Sign Up for This

“A strikingly heartfelt resource”

“A strikingly heartfelt resource for navigating the psychological complexities of motherhood, Not Your Mother’s Postpartum Book is an unvarnished guide set out to help create a greater sense of comfort and ease throughout. By weaving their own stories among the latest research on maternal mental health, Caitlin and Chelsea have created a deeply illuminating book where mothers will feel seen and understood no matter the circumstances of their postpartum experience.”

―Jessica Zucker, PhD, author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement

“What every mom needs”

“This empathetic and highly actionable book is exactly what every mom needs on her registry. The title says it all. It’s the perfect companion guide for one of the most challenging times in a woman’s life. I can’t wait to gift it to every new mom I know.”

―Amanda White, LPC, creator of @therapyforwomen, author of Not Drinking Tonight

“New mom’s dream come true!”

“This unique book is a new mom’s dream come true! Caitlin and Chelsea bring together words of comfort with activities that help mothers feel more connected to themselves and others. This book is a treasure trove of postpartum information and self-care exercises that parents can dig into for minutes or hours. I love it!”

―Mona Delahooke, PhD, author of Beyond Behaviors and Brain-Body Parenting

Tracy Dalgleish, PhD

Jessica Zucker, PhD

Amanda White, LPC

Mona Delahooke, PhD

Exercises to Navigate Difficult Feelings and Common Challenges

Publisher ‏ : ‎ PESI Publishing, Inc. (January 17, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 168373582X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683735823
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8 inches