Discovering Motherhood Author:Heidi L. Brennan (Editor), Pamela M. Goresh (Editor), Catherine H. Myers (Editor) Written, edited, illustrated and published by mothers, this book explores the transitions, realities, and rewards of motherhood. Carefully selected personal essays, informative articles, humor, and poetry offer support and information to women in their first years of motherhood. — The book is organized into five sections: Redefining Ourselves, Ch... more »oosing Home, Taking Care of Ourselves, Living With Changes, and Growing in Unexpected Ways. The publisher, MOTHERS AT HOME, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 to offer support to mothers who choose (or would like to choose) to be at home with their children. For nine years, they have been publishing WELCOME HOME, a journal for these mothers, and they have heard from thousands of women.
DISCOVERING MOTHERHOOD was created especially to help new mothers, who are faced with significant physical, emotional, and social changes. It affirms the critical importance of nurturing, notes the subtle, daily interactions out of which trusting relationships are built, and explores the potential for personal growth to be realized through mothering. More than fifty mothers contributed to this effort and delicate illustrations by artist and at-home mother Susan Somerfield Stoffle enhance the warm and supportive tone.« less