Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings & Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide [Paperback]

Sally Placksin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2000

You don't have to be alone. Share the experiences, successes, and struggles of many other women before and after childbirth in this all-in-one mothercare guide about family, work, the baby (or second or third baby), and you. Includes checklists, plan-ahead suggestions, questionnaires, and much more.

Drawn from three years of research, the author's own experience, and the candid recollections of many mothers—married and single, birth and adoptive, older and younger— the nine chapters in this comprehensive guide cover all aspects of the postpartum experience, including:

• what the new mom should expect when she goes home
• what postpartum is and how long it lasts
• where to find breastfeeding help
• how to ask for help
• the new mom's home-care options
• realistic going-back-to-work options
• how to relieve the isolation of at-home mothering
• what to say (and not to say) to family members
• and much more

Editorial Reviews

Review

Culturally sensitive, thoroughly researched, clearly presented, this book fills an enormous gap in literature on women's health. -- Penny Simkin, founder, Doulas of America

Few works address the needs of the new mother during the first 12 months of her child's life. Mothering the New Mother is designed to fill that gap. -- Ways of Caring, published by La Leche League International

Thoroughly well-written and very much needed. -- Booklist

About the Author

Sally Placksin is an award-winning nonfiction writer and writer-producer of many programs heard over public radio, including the program Mothering the New Mother. She lives in New York City and has two children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Second Edition edition (April 20, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557043175
• ISBN-13: 978-1557043177
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #143,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #19 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Mental Health > Postpartum Depression

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent resource and comfort, April 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings & Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide (Paperback)

I found this book to be an excellent comfort, as well as a great practical resource. The book sensitively and honestly addresses the wide range of emotions I experienced after my child's birth--many of these emotions I didn't expect, and some scared me. I recommend this book to any expectant parent--I found it reassuring to turn to for support.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding info and support for new mothers!, October 2, 2000

By 

Amelia Mitchell - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings & Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide (Paperback)

This book really helped me after the birth of my first child. So much info and support for all the things that nobody prepares you for. All the birth prep focuses on the actual birth, nothing for the feelings and challenges afterwards as a new Mom. This book does that. Especially helpful to me was the section on PPD.

Read it, before you need it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of postpartum needs, May 6, 2007

By 

Lauren Ross (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings & Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide (Paperback)

As a new mom and as a therapist specializing in postpartum issues, I highly recommend this book. It's an excellent resource for families expecting a baby, covering important topics such as postpartum depression and anxiety, building a support network, and how to plan for the postpartum period in order to make a smooth transition into parenthood.