And You Thought Labour Was Hard... - Tapa blanda

The Fourth Trimester is an inspirational, humorous, informative guide that gives new mothers what they desperately seek- the honest truth about what to expect after the baby is born. This book's short entries - perfect for ready between nappy changes, feedings and naps (or lack thereof) - offers such vital, comforting affirmations as-You are not a superwoman Don't have everyone come over all at once to your house to look at the baby, not even your relatives. Your job is not to entertain them and make them cups of tea. Your job is to be an exhausted first-time mum. Showering or changing your underwear before nightfall is overrated You will have at least one day where you will either not have found time to take a shower or taken it after 7pm when your partner gets home from work. You are not incompetent. You are not disorganised. You are just a new mum.

Amy Einhorn lives in New York City where she is editorial director of trade paperbacks at Warner Books. She coined the term the 'Fourth Trimester' to describe her unnerving experience following the birth of her first child Ashley.