Books on the Postnatal Period/ Fourth Trimester

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Compared with the huge choice of books about pregnancy, there’s a lack of options about the postnatal period. It’s not surprising when society doesn’t fully value and honour this period of time. I’d like to share some links to the books I’ve found helpful as a practitioner, and that I frequently recommend to clients and students:

Postnatal Pilates by Anya Hayes

The Postnatal Depletion Cure by Dr Oscar Serrallach

Why Postnatal Depression Matters by Mia Scotland

Mother’s Breath by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli

Life After Birth: A Parents’ Holistic Guide for Surviving and Thriving in The Fourth Trimester by Diane Speier

The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson

First Forty Days by Heng Ou

The Fourth Trimester: Understanding, Protecting, and Nurturing an Infant through the First Three Months by Susan Brink

Diastasis Recti by Katy Bowman

Heal Pelvic Pain by Amy Stein

Let’s Talk about the First Year of Parenting by Amy Brown