5 books to read and reflect on the topic

Motherhood is a dream come true for many people, but it doesn’t always start smoothly, does it? In some cases, it can be a turbulent period and bring many doubts to the woman. Therefore, knowing other experiences can help – whether through stories told by close friends or even reported in books. Influencer Andreza Rufino, mother of 1-year-old twins Clara and Laura, selected some book options that will help clarify ideas, reduce doubts or, simply, show other mothers that they are not alone.

“Pregnancy is a time full of new and completely different sensations, so it makes a difference to have someone with us. Of course, the support network will be much more important after the child is born, but the mother needs to feel welcomed from the moment she finds out about the pregnancy. Reading did me a lot of good, and I believe it will help other moms just as it helped me”, reflects the influencer. Check out Andreza’s recommendations and comments below:

1. What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff: https://amzn.to/3p4EOyj

The book provides essential information, practical advice, easy tips and a realistic view of the pregnancy process. “This is a classic, I always heard about it and read it when I discovered I was pregnant. It’s a read that will stay with you throughout the months – well, at least for me, I found myself consulting the pages several times,” she comments. “It’s a kind of compilation of pregnancy. It’s really worth it and will help you understand that this is not the end of the world.”

2. Managing, giving birth, loving: it’s not just about starting, by Tayná Leite: https://amzn.to/3X4FMY1

In this book, the author brings to light years of reflections on motherhood, such as the myth of instinctive love and the guilt process fueled by it. “This one doesn’t just need to be read by mothers, but by all women. A liberating book, which shows us the reality of the facts, and that everyone needs support, acceptance, learning and no one is to blame for this”, she reflects.

3. Mother outside the box, by Thaís Vilarinho: https://amzn.to/43SsrEv

“As the name suggests, this is a book that will take you out of your bubble. I confess that, when I read it, it made me see situations differently and I would even venture to say that this is one of the objectives of the book. It is a reading full of reflections and with a lot of sensitivity”, explains the influencer. A work about real motherhood, affections, emotions and feelings.

4. What’s in Her, by Olivia Byington: https://amzn.to/3N3Qfyj

“I chose this book, even though it addresses a different reality than mine, because I believe that every mother experiences very similar situations, even though everything happens according to each context. The story is about a mother who lives ups and downs with her son who has a rare syndrome, but who chose to prepare him for society, as it should be. A rich, layered read… very touching.”

5. Chora lumbar, by Thaiz Leão: https://amzn.to/42BvdNd

Written as a series of rants, this book deconstructs, in comic strips, the perfect family from commercials, and is part of the project of empowerment, self-esteem, deconstruction and de-dramatization of motherhood. “This portrays the routine of a mother who takes care of her child alone, a situation that is unfortunately common in our country. But even though this is a delicate subject, the author knew how to give the necessary tone of humor to amuse those who are reading. It’s very entertaining and a quick read.”

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