Strong as a Mother by Rope, Kate -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Notice Dedication Author’s Note Introduction Part I: Expecting Strong: Your Emotional Guide to Pregnancy

The First Trimester: Nervous Excitement

You’re Pregnant, Now What? It’s Natural to Worry: Anxiety in Early Pregnancy When Should I Spill the Beans? What Was That?! The Unexpected Emotions of Pregnancy Am I a Terrible Mother If I Have a Cup of Coffee? What If This Doesn’t Feel Like “The Happiest Time of My Life”?

The Second Trimester: Taking Care of You

Making Self-Care Second Nature Feeling Good About Your Changing Body “You’re Huge!” and Other Things People Say and Do Why Sleep Matters and How to Get It Moving Your Body Will Improve Your Mood Sex During Pregnancy Managing the Emotions of Pregnancy Complications or a “High-Risk” Pregnancy

The Third Trimester: Preparing for a Strong Transition to Parenthood

Planning for Co-Parenting Building Your Village Preparing to Feed Your Child in a Way That Works for You Getting Ready for Birth Packing Your Emotional First-Aid Kit

Part II: Starting Strong: Your Guide to Thriving in the First Year

If You Are Recovering in the Hospital If Your Baby Is in the NICU At Home: Rest and Rely on Your Village Your Breastfeeding Survival Guide If Breastfeeding Is a Struggle How to Get Sleep When You Have a Baby If Your Delivery Didn’t Go as Planned Bonding with Babies 101 Managing the “Baby Blues” Why Did I Just Think That? Scary Thoughts Made Less Scary When It Doesn’t Feel Right: Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders How to Get Help So You Can Start Feeling Better How Can I Tell My Family and Friends That I Am Struggling? Taking Care of Your Body Instead of Beating It Up Being a Mom to a “Fussy” Baby Taking Care of Yourself from the Start Surviving Early Parenthood as a Couple A Low-Key Guide to Sex in Early Parenthood How to Feel Good About Childcare Your Game Plan for Returning to Work

Part III: Staying Strong: The Big Picture of Motherhood

Who Am I Now? The Most Important Person Beware the Cult of Perfect Motherhood Learning on the Job Be Your Best Friend Good for Her, but Not for Me You Are Good Enough Being Strong As a Mother

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