The Mother's Companion A Comforting Guide to

Beautifully illustrated and filled with enlightening quotes, The Mother's Companion is a supportive, soothing, and sometimes humorous companion for both first-time and experienced mothers. Addressing the profound changes that mothers experience once the baby is born, this book gently reminds them of things they can do to look after themselves.

Introduction

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How to use The Mother's Companion

Welcome to Motherhood

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Reflections on Your pregnancy and birth

Change, Transition, and Compromise

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Changes to your body and mind, lifestyle, and relationships

It's All Right to Be Afraid

45

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Coping with new emotions and responses: the joy and the fear

Looking after You

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Investing time in yourself

Establishing a Support Network

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Sharing the load --- how others can help

The Superwoman Syndrome

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Stay-at-home mom, career woman, or both?

Survival Kit

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Making life easier

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The Mother's Companion A Comforting Guide to the Early Years of Motherhood

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