Family & Relationships - Parenting - Motherhood

Jess's poetry books have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide!"You'll always be my babyjust heavier to holdyou'll always be my beginningbut a comfort that feels oldyou'll always be my heartbeatA familiar but new soundYou'll always be the ticking clockin a world you made slow down...."'My...

When the dream of motherhood fades, millions of women are left asking, "Who am I without children?" Reminders of their childlessness seem to be everywhere-in waiting rooms, at baby showers, and during holidays. In this honest, compassionate, and often humorous guide, Sandy Langhart Michelet,...

Mom holds a story that only she can share. This keepsake book is a place to record her memories-- whether a special moment from her childhood, an unforgettable adventure, or a piece of advice to share. Use the pages like an interview journal. When...

An urgent exploration of caring and mothering on a planet in crisis In a swell of sea-linked essays, Christina Rivera explores the kinship between marine animals, humans, and Earth's blue womb. Rivera's investigative questions begin with the toxic burden of her body and spiral...

"Straight from the trenches, a mom's tale of weathering her daughter's transformation from sweetheart to snark mouth." - PeopleWith the eye of a reporter, the curiosity of an anthropologist, and the open-and sometimes wounded-heart of a mother, award-winning author Lauren Kessler launches an eighteen-month...

This groundbreaking and irreverent history of motherhood is worth a hundred advice books for any mother who's ever been made to feel guilty or frazzled by society's impossible expectations. Analyzing data from the psychoanalyst's couch to the hidden history of wet nursing, psychologist Shari...

Many mothers-to-be find themselves torn between choosing a natural childbirth with minimal medical intervention, and the peace of mind offered by instant access to life-saving technology that only a hospital can provide. Cynthia Gabriel, a doula who has attended hundreds of births and who...

The last thing Newborn Mothers need is another book.Endless experts and advice undermine your intuition and confidence. Information overload doesn't help when you feel isolated, exhausted and overwhelmed.What you really need is a hot cup of tea, a good night's sleep and a laundry...

This beautiful book, from the bestselling authors of The First Forty Days and Awakening Fertility, provides clear, positive, nonjudgmental guidance to mothers-to-be on how to care for themselves--and not just their babies--during pregnancy. Nine Golden Months shares timeless guidance from the authors' extraordinary circle...

This book was written as a tool for breastfeeding mothers who are ready to wean their children. Using baby-friendly language and cute illustrations, help your child understand why mommy's milk won't be around for much longer. Not only does this book tackle the physical...

No Pun Intended by Will Livingston is a delightful book that is sure to tickle the funny bone of any reader. This book is a collection of hilarious puns, wordplays, and witty jokes that will leave you laughing out loud.Whether you're looking for a...

Honest support for mothers navigating the messy reality of early parenthood Many mothers struggle with guilt and feelings of inadequacy during early parenthood because societal expectations and social media portray unrealistic standards of perfect parenting. Normalizing Normal: Motherhood Without the Filter offers a refreshingly...

Reframing the cultural narrative of Asian American motherhood--through these mothers' own voices and experiences.The high stakes of motherhood today go beyond who qualifies as a good or bad mother, to who belongs and who is other. For Asian American mothers, these judgments have often...

"But no one told me to expect this..."So many new moms find themselves saying this phrase in the first hours, days, and weeks postpartum--sometimes even for years! That's where Instagram's wildly popular @mamapsychologists come in. In Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book, Chelsea and Caitlin...

In the early days with their first babies, two friends began comparing notes on what, exactly, was going on in their postpartum bodies and minds. What was a wake window? How could anyone function under the weight of so much love? All their new-mom...

An all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guidebook that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. A comprehensive and judgement-free pregnancy companion, Nurture is the only all-in-one pregnancy and birthing...

In Of Woman Born, originally published in 1976, influential poet and feminist Adrienne Rich examines the patriarchic systems and political institutions that define motherhood. Exploring her own experience--as a woman, a poet, a feminist, and a mother--she finds the act of mothering to be...

For fans of the witty and evocative writing of Anne Helen Petersen and Amanda Montell, a sharply clever exploration of what it means to be a "bad mom" by delving into the world of momfluencers, stage moms, trad wives, and more. We all have...

Track moments of motherhood in a beautiful keepsake journalThis multi-year journal encourages mothers everywhere to take a moment to themselves each day and answer simple questions about their thoughts and musings. Questions range from big and small to serious and silly, giving Mom the...

In a world that expects all women to become mothers, what happens to those who circumvent motherhood? Now and throughout history, women without children have been misunderstood and even vilified for not conforming to the prescriptive path of daughter, wife, mother, whether by choice,...