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This book by Melanie Bowden is somewhat of a realistic guidebook for the new mother. “I’ve found that being candid about the ups and downs of parenting leads mothers to sigh with relief and say,
“Thank goodness. I thought I was the only one who felt that way,” she says. Her book brings readers directly into the lives of 13 different mothers who share their experiences before, during, and after the birth of their children. In an honest and moving way, these mothers explain the difficulties they faced dealing with everything from single motherhood and having twins to complications during pregnancy and problems breastfeeding to depression and anxiety. They are personal and touching stories that mothers will relate to, finding themselves captivated and drawn into the lives of these women from the very first page. Along with the stories, Bowden puts a special emphasis on what helped the mothers in these situations – as well as what didn’t - and concludes each story with her own reflection containing thoughts, advice, and helpful information for new mothers who find themselves in the same position. She tries to give readers a realistic picture of what having a baby will be like, especially during the stressful and trying time after the new baby is brought home – a time, she says, so many mothers are unprepared for. Being involved in the struggles faced by these women makes them feel like friends, and, above all, this is a book that truly lets new mothers know that they are not alone.
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