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Afterwards: Postpartum Life Mum To Mum. The Sweet, The Awkward, The Perplexing
Whilst a newborn brings so much joy ... it is no secret that a Mumma’s life becomes a surreal hybrid of wild wonder & WTF! moments.
Looking down at your tired body to think, “What on earth happened here? Is this normal? Why do my boobs look so angry? Do maternity pads come in any size other than Extreme, Colossal & Boat?”
Whether it’s going to the loo for the first time, dealing with the loss of bladder control, managing leaking boobs that look scarily like a botched pair of implants, fearing the act of s-e-x, dealing with an upsetting diagnosis, or coping with boredom & gut wrenching guilt ... AFTERWARDS dives into the many unfamiliar pockets of life post birth.
With a wonderful & highly qualified team of experts in women’s health, midwifery, skincare, sexology and more ... AFTERWARDS is a gentle exploration, a warm and word driven friend & a safe place for any and all new Mums to nestle into when they’re feeling the feels of the postpartum existence.
Looking down at your tired body to think, “What on earth happened here? Is this normal? Why do my boobs look so angry? Do maternity pads come in any size other than Extreme, Colossal & Boat?”
Whether it’s going to the loo for the first time, dealing with the loss of bladder control, managing leaking boobs that look scarily like a botched pair of implants, fearing the act of s-e-x, dealing with an upsetting diagnosis, or coping with boredom & gut wrenching guilt ... AFTERWARDS dives into the many unfamiliar pockets of life post birth.
With a wonderful & highly qualified team of experts in women’s health, midwifery, skincare, sexology and more ... AFTERWARDS is a gentle exploration, a warm and word driven friend & a safe place for any and all new Mums to nestle into when they’re feeling the feels of the postpartum existence.
195 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2022
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January 29, 2023
I felt this book really missed the mark… it covers a range of topics, which is great but the tone it’s written in is immature and I feel it doesn’t really do much to alleviate any embarrassment a woman might be feeling around certain topics. In the entire breastfeeding chapter she never once mentions that it could be a good idea for the new mum to reach out to a lactation consultant. There’s plenty of other postpartum books that are much more informative and practical than this, which cover all these topics.
The last section of the book about mum guilt etc was good because it wasn’t trying to ‘inform’ but rather share her experience, which is refreshing to hear.
The last section of the book about mum guilt etc was good because it wasn’t trying to ‘inform’ but rather share her experience, which is refreshing to hear.
June 24, 2023
Great book for first-time mums. Wouldn’t bother of you are a second-time (or more) mum.
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