Babies, Bumps and Blues ~ A Healthy Approach To Recovery

I have known the author, Ronnie Ann Dean, for 34 years. She is a nurse, nurse educator, a dedicated wife and mother of two boys. Ronnie's heart's desire has always been to serve and improve the lives of others both medically and otherwise. Her writing of this book is an extension and byproduct of her commitment to serve her community. In this book, Ronnie conveys knowledge gained from her own personal experience and education as well as the personal experiences of others in order to equip young mothers (and the family members that live with them) for the post-partum experience. This book provides new and experienced mothers alike with practical advice to help them cope with the challenges of motherhood such as sleep deprivation, time constraints and hormonal changes. Most mothers, brimming with excitement and awe of learning that they will be welcoming a new baby, never plan past the gender reveals, the choosing of name(s), the decorating of the nursery, and the scheduling new baby photographs. Most expectant mothers that I have encountered do not plan for baby blues or even consider that they may find themselves in a battle with post-partum depression. Many of these type struggles can be lessened or avoided altogether with the impartation of a little motherly advice. I know this to be true. I do not have a post-partum blues story to include in this book because I was equipped prior to giving birth with the insights that I gained from my friendship with the author. This book is worth the investment. It's a must have for expectant mothers as well as those that will be supporting the mother as she experiences the changes that lay ahead of her after giving birth to her new baby. Cindy Self Webb, M.B.A., J.D., Attorney-at-law, wife, mother of two daughters and caretaker of other precious family members.