I recently had a chance to review Then Comes Baby: An Honest Conversation about Birth, Postpartum, and the Complex Transition to Parenthood.
This book is a little different than other parenting books. Lots of books tell new parents about their babies and how to care for them and what to expect. Not many also talk about the important role of self-care and the emotional challenges that come with being a new parent.
In Then Comes Baby, Dr. Vernon draws from her own experience as an OB/GYN and mom to explore the physical and mental parts of birth and the postpartum journey that new and expecting parents aren’t prepared for because they just aren’t talked about. She walks parents-to-be through birthing plans, what to expect during labor, the emotional and physical reality once the baby is born, postpartum recovery, hormones, sleep, the myths of motherhood, and more.
Dr. Vernon not only realized on her own medical background to provide clear and factual information, but also that of the many new parents she's helped along the way. While every family's journey is different, this book does a great job of sharing the common trends and themes that emerge in many experiences.
The book is written with compassion and helps de-stigmatize conversations around mental health, postpartum depression, and the challenging - yet rewarding - experience of the identify shift that occurs with parenthood.
Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C, is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who has cared for and supported thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys over the past 15 years. She is the associate medical director and director of mental health at Oula, a midwifery based women’s health startup in New York City. As a mom of two she brings her lived experience with the transition to parenthood to her work. She has a deep passion for providing holistic, people centered, culturally humble care and has developed programs to increase access to perinatal mental health care and improve health equity. She has received professional recognition and has been quoted in the media for both her work and expertise in the field as well as her openness in sharing her own story. She also serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International. Then Comes Baby is her first book. Find her online at drjessicavernon.com and on Instagram (@dr.jessicavernon).
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Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, PMH-C, is a Board-Certified OB/GYN who has cared for and supported thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys over the past 15 years. She is the associate medical director and director of mental health at Oula, a midwifery based women’s health startup in New York City. As a mom of two she brings her lived experience with the transition to parenthood to her work. She has a deep passion for providing holistic, people centered, culturally humble care and has developed programs to increase access to perinatal mental health care and improve health equity. She has received professional recognition and has been quoted in the media for both her work and expertise in the field as well as her openness in sharing her own story. She also serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International. Then Comes Baby is her first book. Find her online at drjessicavernon.com and on Instagram (@dr.jessicavernon).
ABOUT PACIFIC & COURT Pacific & Court is an award-winning Brooklyn-based boutique publicity and digital marketing company specializing in promoting independent authors and book publishers. Together, the P&C team has over 30 years of experience publishing, promoting, and marketing best-selling books. Focusing on heavily tested and proven PR and marketing methods, P&C will reach the exact audience that will be receptive to your unique book. Follow P&C on social media @pacificandcourt.
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