It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers: A Fun, Practical Guide to Becoming a Mom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780814415023)

Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk's own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier! . . . and Other Lies We Tell New Mothers employs a healthy mix of humor, honesty, and insider strategies to give new and expecting moms a "leg up" on the challenging task of first-time motherhood. This fun, frank, and prescriptive guide strives to make motherhood easier by addressing issues such as: "The Talk" you need to have with your husband before you give birth; what you really need to know about labor and delivery; the importance of a baby schedule (no matter what anyone else says); the 6 Baby Commandments that can foster good eating and sleeping habits; 5 new mom mantras that will help keep you sane; body image after giving birth; and how to keep housework to a minimum. Complete with resources for further exploration and a helpful glossary, this funny, irreverent book will help ease every new mothers' frustrations by reminding them that they are not alone and providing tangible, easy-to-follow tips for parenting success.

Author: Claudine Wolk
ISBN-10: 0814415024
ISBN-13: 9780814415023
Publisher: Amacom
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.94h x 6.08w x 0.48d