Part I: Expecting strong: Your emotional guide to pregnancy. The first trimester: nervous excitement -- The second trimester: taking care of you -- The third trimester: preparing for a strong transition to parenthood -- Part II: Starting strong: Your guide to thriving in the first year -- Part III. Staying strong: The big picture of motherhood

In this practical and compassionate book, mothers will find a guide to managing their own well-being throughout pregnancy and parenthood. Topics include : prioritizing emotional health; setting boundaries and asking for help; making choices about birth, feeding, and parenting; getting good sleep; maintaining a relationship with your partner; and self care. Learn to trust your instincts and actually enjoy the hardest job you will ever love!