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Enough About the Baby Becky Vieira

Enough About the Baby By Becky Vieira

Enough About the Baby by Becky Vieira


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Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood by Becky Vieira

An unapologetic guide to the first year of motherhood, Enough About the Baby is a newborn book for women who recognize the necessity of self-care-even if sometimes the rest of the world does not.

Superheroes don't have babies; real and imperfect non-superhumans do. When we come to terms with this, the result is a happier and less traumatizing start to motherhood. Becky Vieira, the mom behind the popular Instagram account @wittyotter, provides actionable advice for new parents on what to expect after pregnancy and how to successfully navigate the frustrations and challenges that come with having a baby. Vieira draws on her own experiences and interviews with moms and experts to get to the bottom of the toughest and most taboo topics-from managing nosey in-laws and an anxious partner to surviving the first postpartum poop and when to seek out treatment for postpartum depression. This book is filled with hacks, tips, and tricks that only the most seasoned-and enlightened-mom knows. (Ever hear of a condsicle, an ergonomic ice pack for a battered nether region?) Vieira reminds readers that motherhood shouldn't be martyrdom, and a new mom who puts her needs first often isn't selfish at all.

With its combination of practical advice and the signature humor that made Vieira a hit on Instagram, Enough About the Baby makes a perfect baby shower gift for first time moms.

Enough About the Baby Reviews

It's not just the baby who goes through tons of changes in that first year. If you've been pregnant, given birth and are adjusting to new motherhood at home, Becky Vieira offers the raw, unvarnished truth that is often glossed over by those who just want to focus on the magic of being a new parent. No topic is too taboo, and Vieira covers everything from getting past that first postpartum poop to dealing with unsolicited advice from relatives.
-Good Housekeeping

Vieira's candor about her struggles as a new mother and the input from experts results in a volume that's at once practical and deeply personal. This is a must for new and mothers-to-be.
-Publishers Weekly

Becky Vieira has been an enduring and beloved voice in the postpartum community advocating for women through her personal experiences, precise observations, and unequivocal humor. Her new book, Enough About the Baby, is a solid reference for new moms who are navigating this challenging time in their lives, and who seek comfort from those with shared experiences and the wisdom to accept the ups and downs as part of this spectacular journey of motherhood. Perhaps the most important message Vieira teaches the reader is: 'It's okay to be selfish. It's okay for this journey to also be about you. In fact, you and your baby will actually thrive if you do.'
-Karen Kleiman, author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts

Becky shatters the crippling silence surrounding the truth about motherhood. Finally, someone is honestly telling new mums what they need to know, not what we think they want to hear. We're all tragically vulnerable to the darker aspects of this journey, and no amount of privilege can stop the crippling depression, anxiety, and loneliness that many mothers face. One of the biggest problems is that people shy away from talking about this, and mums don't know what to expect or how to find help. Finally, we have a book that blows the lid off topics many have considered taboo-and now this important conversation can begin. Becky is a vocal advocate for maternal mental health and provides readers with what we all need: information, resources, support, and compassion. This is a book I wish I had as a new mum, and it gives me hope that future mothers won't suffer like some of us did.
-Anna Paquin, Academy Award-winning actress and mom of twins

Enough About the Baby brilliantly combines humor and compassion to present the authentic reality of the first year of motherhood. Becky passionately advocates for moms, empowering us to value our health and welfare just as much as our baby's-and it's about time someone stepped up to do this! This isn't just helpful information for expecting and new moms, it's essential reading.
-Laura Benanti, Tony Award-winning actress, author, and mom of two

Becky Vieira is the brutally honest mom friend that EVERY new mom needs in her corner. That friend who won't sugarcoat things. Her book is full of useful information, personal insights, and Becky's unique brand of humor. Enough About the Baby is absolutely going to be my new go-to baby shower gift.
-Tara Clark, author of Modern Mom Probs

Gone are the days of flowery, intrusive, peppered-with-toxic-positivity baby advice. We've entered a new era in this society of ours, ladies-the era of compassionate truth, which Becky Vieira so eloquently and artistically delivers in a brilliant roadmap for new moms. By blending her own experience, good and bad, with the brutally honest truth of what motherhood is really like in the first year, Vieira leaves no stone unturned when it comes to what to expect when you're expecting and the candid details of what bringing baby home truly means for mama, and hits the nail on the head by reminding us that it's enough about the baby-let's make sure mom is getting what she needs to survive this new world.
-Michelle Dempsey-Multack, author of Moms Moving On

This is an honest, eye-opening look at how raising a baby is equal parts maddening and heartwarming. It will make any parent say, 'I am not alone.'
-Clint Edwards, bestselling author of Fatherish

The hilarious and practical how-to guide that every new parent needs. I cry-laughed, nodded, and was wowed by the advice. This is the perfect gift for every mother-to-be. Where was this book when I was a new mom?
-Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author and mom of three

I so wish I had this book when I was pregnant with my first. Becky gives all the far-too-honest (and therefore helpful) advice that moms never seem to get. So much is written about the baby's journey; I love that she's focused on the mom's journey through the first few years instead. I would call this book laugh-out-loud funny if it weren't so on-the-nose about just about everything related to new motherhood.
-Kate Auletta, Editor-in-Chief, Scary Mommy

About Becky Vieira

Becky Vieira is the voice behind the Instagram mom account, @wittyotter (125k+ followers), where she is leading the shift in the way women speak about motherhood. For more than seven years she has been a go-to writer in the parenting space for popular outlets including BabyCenter and Scary Mommy. Before becoming a writer, Vieira spent more than fifteen years as a publicist for some of the biggest public relations agencies representing major consumer brands, including Mattel's Barbie (R), Disney Consumer Products, and the charitable program Stand Up to Cancer. She lives in Northern California with her husband and son.

Additional information

CIN1454947993VG
9781454947998
1454947993
Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood by Becky Vieira
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Union Square & Co.
2023-07-20
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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