Mom in the Mirror
Body Image, Beauty, and Life after Pregnancy
Abstract
Mom in the Mirror: Body Image, Beauty, and Life after Pregnancy is for every woman who has ever doubted herself or her self-worth after the birth of a child. Because most women spend much of their lives attempting to change their bodies, it’s not surprising that the weight gain that comes along with pregnancy (and post-pregnancy), coupled with the challenges of parenting, only exacerbate issues with weight, body image, disordered eating, and self-esteem.
Drawing on the wisdom of eating disorders expert Dr. Dena Cabrera, as well as the personal experiences of former anorexic Emily Wierenga, Mom in the Mirror is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual response to a female generation seeking its true identity in an appearance-based world. With chapters that deal with bruises from the past, misconceptions about pregnancy, life before and after children, marriage and motherhood, spiritual and physical nourishment, relationships with friends and family, and the changing role of a mother as her children age, it is a holistic approach to the age-old questions: Who am I, and why am I here? Comprising personal stories, expert advice, reflection questions, and helpful tools, this book is an inspiring read intended for women everywhere who want to restore a positive body image and to overcome the insecurities that arise when pregnancy is over and child-rearing begins.
Schlagworte
Self-help/Mothering Health/Pregnancy parenting resources- i–xiv Preface i–xiv
- 117–134 Ch10. Being the Mirror 117–134
- 135–150 Ch11. The Anxious Mother 135–150
- 161–172 Ch13. As They Grow 161–172
- 173–186 Ch14. Getting Help 173–186
- 187–196 Ch15. Identity Crisis 187–196
- 197–198 Acknowledgments 197–198
- 199–206 Appendix 199–206
- 207–216 Notes 207–216
- 217–218 Selected Bibliography 217–218
- 219–226 Index 219–226
- 227–228 About the Authors 227–228