A little look at my postpartum reading:
“Bringing up Bebe” - An American mom living in France tries to uncover the reason why French parents and babies seem to have it together. Some pretty funny observations about kid behavior and American parenting!
“The Happiest Baby on the Block” - A good explanation of baby’s primitive reflexes and why newborns are such strange creatures. The swaddling tips helped us with a sleep routine in those early days.
“The Wonder Weeks” - I’m still reading this one as it goes into toddler hood. Some more very interesting information about infant development and milestones.
“The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother” - I wish I had read this before Henry arrived but since he was a sneakster and got here a month early there’s not much to be done about that. But so many good recipes with warm, replenishing herbs and nutrients. I love the focus on the 4th trimester for mom and baby.
“Baby Led Feeding” - I haven’t gotten to this one yet but I’m looking forward to reading it. It came highly recommended to me. And we all know how excited I get talking about vegetables!
“Like a Mother” - I’ve talked about this one before, I read it when I was pregnant. It is so good, and I’m sure if I read it again now I would continue to get something out of it from another perspective.
“Great Garden Companions” - This is for next year so that my garden will hopefully look more intentional and productive rather that the happy accident it is now. 🤷♀️
“Becoming” - Michelle Obama’s autobiography has been on my nightstand for awhile and I’m about halfway through. I probably would be done by now but hardcover books are heavy! I was fortunate to hear her speak in October in Hamilton. She’s a very good speaker and a humble and interesting writer.
I’d love to hear what you’re reading now or what is on your to-read list!
Dr. Brenda
