Mindful New Mum - published worldwide in 2022 by Dorling Kindersley.
💜In this labour of love, I place the mother at the heart - empowering you to look after your mind & body with proven, therapeutic tools and practical strategies that I use in my clinical work with mums everyday.
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💜I’ve read the research, neuroscience & parenting books for you - bringing together all the ideas from my experience as a therapist, published research & a mum in a way that’s reassuring, compassionate and informative.
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💜I’ve written this book as an antidote to all the parenting manuals prescribing a “right” way to mother - offering holistic care with a focus on mindful compassion. Mindful New Mum is jam-packed with evidence-based psychology ideas, meditations, affirmations & visualisations to help you soothe difficult emotions & stay connected with yourself, your baby & your values. Plus tips on nutrition, natural remedies, baby massage & yoga.
I really hope my book helps you understand:
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⚡️Significant brain, body, and identity shifts during this transformation known as "matrescence".
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⚡️The intense, emotional rollercoaster of this first year, explaining why experiencing feelings such as anger & anxiety doesn’t make you a “bad” mother.
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⚡️Why it's important to learn to self-soothe, with practical psychological strategies to help you nurture yourself, as well as soothe your baby.
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⚡️Why couple dynamics shift with the arrival of a baby, and ways to stay connected.
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⚡️How to use your values to guide your decision-making, making choices that fit for YOUR family.
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⚡️I also include info on intrusive thoughts - & real life experiences from mums.