Postpartum Books

Choosing the right book(s) to read to prepare for postpartum can be quite overwhelming with all the available options today, but don’t fret, you will find the right book(s) for you. Check your local library for these books to save some money!

Here is a list of our favorite books that will help to prepare for the 4th Trimester:

• Unexpected: A Postpartum Survival Guide by Erin Stevens, MD

  • I recently read this book, and it quickly became a favorite of mine

• Myself Again: The Parents Postpartum Survival Guide by Gabrielle Mauren, PhD, and Michelle Wiersgalla, MD

• Mothering the New Mother by Sally Placksin

  • Great for partners/friends/family

• You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom by Leslie Anne Bruce

  • Great for when you are feeling down, doubting yourself, or just need a pick-me-up

• Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook by Pamela S. Wiegartz

  • Great for anyone who loves using workbooks

• Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields and Carla Naumburg, PhD

• Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms by Shonda Moralis, MSW LCSW

  • Great for anyone who loves practicing mindfulness

• Natural Health After Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness by Aviva Jill Romm

  • Great for the health and wellness-conscious

• Eat to Feed: 80 Nourishing Recipes for Breastfeeding Moms by Eliza Larson

  • Also great for the health and wellness-conscious