Baby on Board: Becoming a Mother without Losing Yourself-A Guide for Moms-to-Be [Paperback]

Joelle Jay (Author), Amy Kovarick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 2007

Today's mothers are caught in an expectation trap. Faced with becoming real-life desperate housewives or maxed out working mothers, many are searching for escape. This book gives women the tools to not just survive the first year of motherhood but to actually thrive. Based on the popular nine-week life design process from the authors' company, the authors help women discover what will bring them balance and fulfillment as new mothers and helping them design the transformation they will experience into motherhood. Based on a proprietary nine-week life design process, "Baby on Board" helps a woman discover the choices that honor her own unique path as a woman and mother. As coaches, motivational speakers, and authors, the authors are role models for the kinds of life they encourage women to live and their process supports encourages, and celebrates each woman's unique path to motherhood.

Editorial Reviews

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“…this bold look at new mothers as individual women is refreshing—and long overdue.”

Newsday, October 29, 2007

"... A must-read."

-San Diego Family

Book Description

Most mothers-to-be are so busy preparing for their babies that they fail to focus on themselves. But during this incredible, thrilling, life-changing time, it is more important than ever that they take the time to reflect. What kind of mother do they want to be? Will they fashion themselves after their own moms, or do they picture their lives differently? Filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom, as well as anecdotes and hands-on exercises, Baby on Board is an encouraging and inspiring guide that helps readers figure out what motherhood means to them personally, while ensuring that they don’t lose their sense of self as they become parents.

Based on the authors’ successful life-coaching of women across the country, Baby on Board helps readers discover what will bring them balance and fulfillment as new mothers as they juggle career, family demands, social expectations, and their own needs and dreams. This unique book supports, encourages, and celebrates each woman's unique path to motherhood, giving each just the right amount of direction to let them lead themselves.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (May 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814409075
• ISBN-13: 978-0814409077
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #683,118 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, June 7, 2007

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Angelita (Atlanta, Ga) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby on Board: Becoming a Mother without Losing Yourself-A Guide for Moms-to-Be (Paperback)

This is a great book to help you through the transition to motherhood. It is incredibly thought provoking and makes you think hard about your values and post baby objectives as an individual. It is the kind of book you can read slowly when you have time to read and reflect. I definitely recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT BOOK!, June 14, 2007

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This review is from: Baby on Board: Becoming a Mother without Losing Yourself-A Guide for Moms-to-Be (Paperback)

Baby on Board is a profound book. To say it packs an enormous and wonderful punch is an understatement. I have never read such a conscious, exciting, authentic approach to motherhood. Amy and Joelle impeccably follow the age old spiritul belief: Take care of Self so you can take care of others. Bravo ladies. Your book is a major gift to the world. Thank you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for all moms!, June 16, 2007

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Elisabeth M. Garcia (Sparks, NV) - See all my reviews
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I had the pleasure of reading a pre-release version of the book while I was expecting my daughter, Kate, and strongly recommend it for all mothers-to-be...in fact, for all mothers in general! Amy and Joelle's straightforward process empowered me to discover who I am, what I value and believe about myself and motherhood, what I wanted my life to be after Kate was born and how to focus my valuable time and energy on achieving what matters most to me as a woman, wife and mother. I know I am a better mother, and more importantly, friend to myself after having read this book and worked through their process.