Good moms have scary thoughts : a healing guide to the secret fears of new mothers /

Kleiman, Karen R.,

Good moms have scary thoughts : a healing guide to the secret fears of new mothers / Karen Kleiman, MSW ; illustrations by Molly McIntyre. - First edition. - 159 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Chapter 1, Basic Mom -- Chapter 2, Mom Who? -- Chapter 3, Wifey Mom -- Chapter 4, It's All Relative Mom -- Chapter 5, Mom Squad -- Chapter 6, Google Mom -- Chapter 7, Losing My Shit Mom -- Chapter 8, I'm Not OK Mom -- Chapter 9, Trooper Mom -- Chapter 10, Good Enough Mom -- Guidelines For Healing -- Resources.

Over 90 percent of new mothers have scary, intrusive thoughts about their baby and themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard - I don't know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh, I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too many mothers, those thoughts remain secret, hidden away in shame that make you feel even worse. But here's the good news: you CAN fee better! Author Karen Kleiman - coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center - comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere with a groundbreaking new source of hope, compassion, and expert help. Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance, simple exercises, and nearly 50 stigma-busting cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings, share their fears, and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious, warm yet not sugary, and perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates, Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to resource for moms, partners, and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.

9781641701303 1641701307

2018956191


Postpartum depression.
Motherhood--Psychological aspects.
Childbirth--Psychological aspects.
Mothers--Mental health.


Self-help publications.

Powered by Koha