Rachel’s Little A to Z is the perfect combination of advice and pep talk for new moms. I especially appreciate the fact that she’s reached beyond traditional medical topics to address health and well-being in a holistic way —for mother, child and partner alike. If only this type of book had been around when I had my son!
As a doula, I thought I knew a lot about those first years after birth. But Rachel’s Little A to Z offers gems even for ‘experts’ like me. It’s the kind of resource I wish I’d had access to when I had my son.
Faced with an endless sea of websites and books on how to be a good mother, I stopped reading all together. I was overwhelmed by the multitude of opinions that were stated as facts. I gave the Little A to Z a chance because I trusted the author, and I can't thank her enough for pulling together this easy to read resource for new mothers. It has just the right mix of anecdotes, useful lessons and recommendations on reliable resources. The anecdotes are funny and easy to relate to. Some recommendation like the nipple cream and remembering self care made my first months as a mom manageable. I would recommend to all new moms.
I have three kids and learned things from this wise little book that I wish I had known earlier. The Little A to Z addresses issues that matter to all parents with practical advice in an accessible format. This book has none of the finger-wagging and judgment that I have found in other parenting guides, and instead respectfully offers insights that modern, professional parents will find extremely useful as they navigate their new world, offering helpful information on topics that range from co-parenting to post-partum body image to helping your little one adjust to solid foods.