Life After Birth: A Parent's Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester

by Diane S. Speier

Having a baby is a game changer. The mix of emotions is intense – life is exciting and frightening, exhilarating and exhausting, blissful and stressful. Knowing what to expect and how to handle the changes relieves feelings of anxiety and apprehension, so you can feel confident and competent as you optimize your time during the fourth trimester. Although the transition to parenthood will transform your lives, as individuals and as a couple, there’s a real gap in practical information on how to successfully steer through the early days and weeks of the postpartum period.



This book addresses the gap with up to date holistic knowledge and resources for empowering the whole family, with a purposeful emphasis on the mother’s wellbeing. The important topics that are covered include:



•The fourth trimester

•Hormones

•Breastfeeding

•Bonding and attachment

•The partner relationship

•Maternity leave /going back to work

•Father’s/partner’s lived experience





Life After Birth: A Parent’s Holistic Guide for Thriving in the Fourth Trimester is the first book to apply energy medicine to the postpartum period, with techniques that make it a perfect strategy for managing the energy lows of the fourth trimester. These techniques become powerful self-care strategies for handling the intense day to day responsibilities of newborn parenting.

338 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Melissa Padilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diane Speier captures the emotional complexity of motherhood with so much honesty and compassion. The beauty, the grief, the growth, and the identity shift that no one really prepares you for. It felt incredibly validating, especially in moments where you don’t even realize you’re craving that kind of understanding.

[Courtney Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diane is full of experience and knowledge and so freely shares it with us. I am so grateful to have such a powerful resource while going through this life changing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone preparing for parenthood!

[Emily Messmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so valuable to any new parent trying to navigate the challenges that come after birth. Diane carefully guides you through what to expect and how to overcome various hurdles you may encounter. Definitely recommend this book to anyone expecting a baby or who has just had one!