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Language: English
Published by Legacy Isle Publishing, 2020
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- Title
- A Promise: A Vow of Love for Baby and a Message of Hope for Mom
- Author
- Annie Rohr
- Publisher
- Legacy Isle Publishing
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1948011395
- ISBN 13
- 9781948011396
A Book for All Mothers and Babies
Celebrating moms who may be on a different journey from "everyone else," this book is for the new mom—or any mom—who needs support. A Promise is here to remind us that no matter what phase we are in as a mom, we are going to get through it and be okay.
Written and illustrated by Dr. Annie Rohr, a psychologist and "not-so-perfect" mama, A Promise is not a perfect book with perfect pictures. Instead, it is a reminder that each mother's journey is unique. We cannot compare ourselves to each other. Most of all, it is a reassurance that motherhood doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. In Dr. Rohr's opinion, not enough is done to address postpartum mental health, and parenting discussions often fail to normalize the feelings of frustration, depression and isolation experienced by new mothers. Publications and social media emphasize the wonder of motherhood and that there's a standard of "normal," thereby increasing anxiety in women whose experiences don t align.
A Promise is presented in Dr. Rohr's voice as a conversation directed to a newborn, with accompanying advice and affirmations for mothers. "I was unprepared for how I would feel after I had my baby," Dr. Rohr says. "I felt lost and isolated, I couldn't relate to the mom-and-baby books, my friends didn't have the same experiences and even worse, I was embarrassed—I'm a doctor who should know how to prevent and treat this; I had all this medical and therapeutic knowledge, but I couldn't 'fix' the problem. I wrote this book because I wanted to create something that would have helped me during those early days. I want to be a comfort for new moms and be that voice that says, 'Hey, you're not alone! It's OK that your motherhood journey isn't like anyone else's. It's OK that you don't feel amazing all the time.'"
Dr. Rohr also includes a resource section with further guidance and a list of helpful organizations offering assistance with postpartum issues.
Celebrating moms who may be on a different journey from "everyone else," this book is for the new mom—or any mom—who needs support. A Promise is here to remind us that no matter what phase we are in as a mom, we are going to get through it and be okay.
Written and illustrated by Dr. Annie Rohr, a psychologist and "not-so-perfect" mama, A Promise is not a perfect book with perfect pictures. Instead, it is a reminder that each mother's journey is unique. We cannot compare ourselves to each other. Most of all, it is a reassurance that motherhood doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. In Dr. Rohr's opinion, not enough is done to address postpartum mental health, and parenting discussions often fail to normalize the feelings of frustration, depression and isolation experienced by new mothers. Publications and social media emphasize the wonder of motherhood and that there's a standard of "normal," thereby increasing anxiety in women whose experiences don t align.
A Promise is presented in Dr. Rohr's voice as a conversation directed to a newborn, with accompanying advice and affirmations for mothers. "I was unprepared for how I would feel after I had my baby," Dr. Rohr says. "I felt lost and isolated, I couldn't relate to the mom-and-baby books, my friends didn't have the same experiences and even worse, I was embarrassed—I'm a doctor who should know how to prevent and treat this; I had all this medical and therapeutic knowledge, but I couldn't 'fix' the problem. I wrote this book because I wanted to create something that would have helped me during those early days. I want to be a comfort for new moms and be that voice that says, 'Hey, you're not alone! It's OK that your motherhood journey isn't like anyone else's. It's OK that you don't feel amazing all the time.'"
Dr. Rohr also includes a resource section with further guidance and a list of helpful organizations offering assistance with postpartum issues.
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About the Author
Dr. Annie Rohr maintains a private practice specializing in marriage and family therapy. She has created several online self-help courses, and is the author of Finding the Warm and Fuzzies, a children's book designed to help kids manage their emotions.
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