Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book - by Caitlin Slavens & Chelsea Bodie (Paperback)

About the Book

"Chelsea and Caitlin share what to really expect postpartum--and it's not just the baby blues. This refreshingly candid resource fills a notable void by providing real, honest, and raw insights into motherhood. With their nonjudgmental yet humorous tone, Caitlin and Chelsea provide a deep dive into all things #momlife, including: birth trauma & perinatal mood disorders, baby feeding & sleep, the mental load of motherhood, body image struggles, mom guilt & burnout, NICU life, intimacy & romance postpartum, pregnancy complications & loss, the balancing act of returning to work, and more ... Mom life feels hard because it is hard. There is hope, and this book is here to provide it"--

Book Synopsis

"But no one told me to expect this..."

So many new moms find themselves saying this phrase in the first hours, days, and weeks postpartum--sometimes even for years! That's where Instagram's wildly popular @mamapsychologists come in. In Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book, Chelsea and Caitlin share what to really expect postpartum--and it's not just the baby blues.

This refreshingly candid resource fills a notable void by providing real, honest, and raw insights into motherhood. With their nonjudgmental yet humorous tone, Caitlin and Chelsea provide a deep dive into all things #momlife, including:

• Birth trauma & perinatal mood disorders
• Baby feeding & sleep
• The mental load of motherhood
• Body image struggles
• Mom guilt & burnout
• NICU life
• Intimacy & romance postpartum
• Pregnancy complications & loss
• The balancing act of returning to work
• And more...

Mom life feels hard because it is hard. There is hope, and this book is here to provide it.

Review Quotes

"Powerful! Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book is an informative book that every mother needs. It covers the topics no one talks about, despite the fact that they are nearly universal experiences for mothers. It's time we normalize the hard parts of motherhood. Caitlin and Chelsea bring this to us with thought-provoking reflection questions and exercises to help moms live more meaningfully during this both joyful and difficult season in life." --Tracy Dalgleish, PhD, CPsych, author of I Didn't Sign Up for This

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"This empathetic and highly actionable book is exactly what every mom needs on her registry. The title says it all. It's the perfect companion guide for one of the most challenging times in a woman's life. I can't wait to gift it to every new mom I know." --Amanda White, LPC, creator of @therapyforwomen, author of Not Drinking Tonight

"A strikingly heartfelt resource for navigating the psychological complexities of motherhood, Not Your Mother's Postpartum Book is an unvarnished guide set out to help create a greater sense of comfort and ease throughout. By weaving their own stories among the latest research on maternal mental health, Caitlin and Chelsea have created a deeply illuminating book where mothers will feel seen and understood no matter the circumstances of their postpartum experience." --Jessica Zucker, PhD, author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement

About the Author

Caitlin Slavens, BAACS, MC, R. Psych, is a registered psychologist, certified eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, and a certified Theraplay professional. She has additional training in attachment parenting, play therapy, child-adolescent mental health, and trauma modalities. Caitlin has two little ones who keep her constantly on the go (with a large cup of coffee in her hand).

Chelsea Bodie, BSc., MACP, R. Psych, is a registered psychologist and certified perinatal mental health professional (PMH-C) with training in perinatal mood disorders, birth trauma, perinatal grief and loss, and infertility. She also has training in play therapy and child-adolescent mental health. Chelsea is a mom of two little ones who also keep her busy as they get into mischief on the farm.

For tips on parenting and all things postpartum, follow Caitlin and Chelsea on Instagram: @mamapsychologists.