by Sara Gaviria (Author)
How to Survive (and Thrive!) as a Mom in Baby's First Year
Babies don't need perfect moms, they need happy ones!
New moms have these thoughts daily:
- What should I do with my hair?
- I only have maternity and work clothes now… I need something new, but what do I like anymore?
- Can I still relate to my old friends or do I need to meet new friends?
- Who am I and What do I want out of life (besides a cup of coffee)?
- And most importantly, how can I make time to do what I love now that I have a little person to care for?
Finally, here are the answers to becoming the happy mom you deserve to be!
Sara Gaviria is just a mom, but a happy mom. She interviewed top dermatologists, nutritionists, fitness trainers, makeup artists and new moms to create this relatable guide to thriving as a new mom.
Be warned though, this book isn’t a guide on how to care for baby. You’ve read all those books! Instead, it will give you insider tips on how to care for you. Give your child the gift of a mom who is well-rested, sane, happy, and ready to do the job!
In this helpful and hilarious guide, you’ll encounter insightful stories, incisive research, and charming personal anecdotes. You’ll learn:
- What no one (seriously, no one) tells you about your body after delivery
- How to cope with breastfeeding obstacles and overcome challenges
- How to approach eating and exercise (without saying goodbye to chocolate!)
- Why you should take your grandmother’s old beauty trick seriously
- How to act in partnership with your husband
- How to remain mindful through the madness of the first year
- Why “lean in” may be the exact wrong advice for you
- Why “finding your passion” is more than a buzz phrase, and how to go about it
- And much more...
Being a mom is more than learning the right breastfeeding tips, dealing with postpartum depression and losing weight after pregnancy. It’s more than skincare and tribes and healthy sleep habits. It’s all those things too, of course – but with a huge dash of realism, tranquility and wit all mixed in. Sound like the recipe for your first year? You’re in luck.
