Strong As a Mother

Strong As a Mother How to Stay Healthy, Happy, and (Most Importantly) Sane from Pregnancy to Parenthood: The Only Guide to Taking Care of YOU! by Kate Rope is a must read. I picked it up thinking it would be a good section for my library’s parenting corner and I was right. The book breaks into different sections from when you are first pregnant to about a year after the birth of your child. It gives the reader much needed knowledge if you never had any experience with children.
But it keeps the mother in mind completely by calming any fears and giving good advice. I really liked the mothers’ feedback on each chapter of the book giving advice from real mothers to the reader. It made me realize each pregnancy is different and each child is different. It tackles questions from, is it safe to have sex after getting pregnant and what will it be like after the child is born? What kind of daycare would be best for my child? and legal paperwork is discussed if you are adopting. Other things are included are different kinds of birthing situations to what to do for relaxation and peacefulness so you won’t be stressed out during this time.
It was a helpful book for anyone, like me, who never had any experience with pregnancy and parenthood and what to expect when it comes. It gave me things to think about like, we need to have a feeding schedule in place so I’m not a zombie in the mornings. I need to pack my slippers and comfy robe for the birthing room in the hospital. Oh you mean that everyone has thoughts of accidentally dropping your child and it’s normal to have those fears? The book answers questions like what is not normal during this period of life? How can I get help? The question is answered with different phone numbers and websites to use. It is a must read for anyone thinking of having children in the future. It’s really a good thing to have on hand or check out from your library.