What no one tells you : a guide to your emotions from pregnancy to motherhood
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-353) and index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Your guide to the emotions of pregnancy and early motherhood, from two of America's top reproductive psychiatrists show why it's natural for "matrescence"--the birth of a mother--to be as stressful and transformative a period as adolescence. From the swirl of trepidation and joy of seeing that plus sign, to the complexities of bonding with a tiny and mighty newborn human, Drs. Sacks and Birndorf provide a road map for mothers-to-be, detailing the emotions (both positive and negative) that can develop, explaining the psychological backstory as to why, and offering women a practical guide for managing the ups and downs of this exciting, exhausting time. After years of hearing their patients say, "But how come no one told me?" Doctors Birndorf and Sacks are ready to share their secrets with the world"--,Provided by publisher.