eBook - PDF
Then Comes Baby
An Honest Conversation about Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood
- 237 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
Then Comes Baby
An Honest Conversation about Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood
About this book
An invaluable resource before, during, and after childbirth that focuses on the parents' experience and well-being.
The transformation to parenthood is arguably the most pivotal and vulnerable journey of a person's entire life. Despite this, pregnant and new parents are often only provided resources regarding how to care for their baby-not for themselves. Parents need to see an authentic representation of what the transformation to parenthood is really like so that they can come out on the other side resilient, whole, and thriving.
In Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation about Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood, Jessica Vernon draws from her own experience as an OB/GYN and mom to delve into the physical and mental parts of birth and the postpartum journey that new and expecting parents aren't prepared for because they just aren't talked about. She walks readers through birthing plans, what to expect during labor, the emotional and physical reality once the baby is born, postpartum recovery, hormones, sleep, the myths of motherhood, and more. With an open and empathetic voice, Dr. Vernon shares personal stories and common issues that come up in her own practice to provide guidance, actionable advice, and support without judgment.
The disconnect between the expectations and reality of becoming a parent has left many feeling blindsided, anxious, guilty, and alone. Then Comes Baby looks to change that, preparing and empowering birthing people through the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of becoming a parent.
The transformation to parenthood is arguably the most pivotal and vulnerable journey of a person's entire life. Despite this, pregnant and new parents are often only provided resources regarding how to care for their baby-not for themselves. Parents need to see an authentic representation of what the transformation to parenthood is really like so that they can come out on the other side resilient, whole, and thriving.
In Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation about Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood, Jessica Vernon draws from her own experience as an OB/GYN and mom to delve into the physical and mental parts of birth and the postpartum journey that new and expecting parents aren't prepared for because they just aren't talked about. She walks readers through birthing plans, what to expect during labor, the emotional and physical reality once the baby is born, postpartum recovery, hormones, sleep, the myths of motherhood, and more. With an open and empathetic voice, Dr. Vernon shares personal stories and common issues that come up in her own practice to provide guidance, actionable advice, and support without judgment.
The disconnect between the expectations and reality of becoming a parent has left many feeling blindsided, anxious, guilty, and alone. Then Comes Baby looks to change that, preparing and empowering birthing people through the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of becoming a parent.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Then Comes Baby by Jessica Vernon in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Edition
1Table of contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part I Labor and Birth
- One There is No One Right Way to Give Birth
- Two Spontaneous Labor
- Three Induction of Labor
- Four Vaginal Birth
- Five Cesarean Birth
- Six What Happens after the Baby Is Out?
- Seven The Postdelivery Hospital Stay
- Part II Postpartum
- Eight Postpartum Recovery
- Nine Baby Blues and Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
- Ten Feeding Your Baby
- Eleven Exercise and Nutrition after Baby
- Twelve Intimacy, Sex, and Family Planning after Baby
- Part III Matrescence
- Thirteen The Myths of Motherhood
- Fourteen Prioritizing Yourself
- Fifteen Building Your Community
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix A
- Appendix B
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Resources
- Index
- About the Author