The Little A to Z
A Companion for First-Time Mothers and Their Partners
- Paperback
184 pages
- Release Date
19 May 2020
Summary
Early days of motherhood can be overwhelming. The initial weeks are fraught with a lack of confidence in parenting abilities, heightened by the absence of sleep. Once the multitude of visits die down, new mothers and their partners can slip into isolation, facing very real day-to-day problems of child rearing on their own. Parenting chat sites and blogs are becoming a popular source of information and community for some new parents. Yet, the plethora of information can inadvertently contribut…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781631526817 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1631526812 |
| Author: | Rachel Perks |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 184 |
| Release Date: | 19 May 2020 |
| Dimensions: | 121mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Rachel’s The Little A to Z is the perfect combination of advice and pep talk for new moms. I especially appreciate the fact that she’s reached beyond traditional medical topics to address health and well-being in a holistic way–for mother, child and partner alike. If only this type of book had been around when I had my son!” –Jamie McClean Image Consultant, Stylist, Author and Blogger
“As a doula, I thought I knew a lot about those first years after birth. But Rachel’s The Little A to Z offers gems even for ‘experts’ like me. It’s the kind of resource I wish I’d had access to when I had my son.” –Bridget Boland, Author of The Doula
“Faced with an endless sea of websites and books on how to be a good mother, I stopped reading all together. I was overwhelmed by the multitude of opinions that were stated as facts. I gave The Little A to Z a chance because I trusted the author, and I can’t thank her enough for pulling together this easy to read resource for new mothers. It has just the right mix of anecdotes, useful lessons, and recommendations on reliable resources. The anecdotes are funny and easy to relate to. Some recommendations, like the nipple cream and remembering self-care (hello massages!), made my first months as a mom manageable. I would recommend to all new moms.” –Diana Arango Senior Gender-Based Violence Specialist at the World Bank
About The Author
Rachel Perks
Following over a decade of working and living in sub-Saharan Africa, Rachel Perks moved to Washington DC in 2012. Shortly thereafter, she met her husband at a horse race in Virginia, at which point the biggest adventure of her life began: motherhood. Though her professional career has brought her to war zones and developing countries across the globe, motherhood has proven to be by far the riskiest yet most rewarding assignment she’s ever accepted. The Little A–Z is her response to the frequent feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and confusion she experienced as a foreigner navigating the early days of parenting in the nation’s capitol.
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