Julia Jones

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This Book Is For You, Newborn Mother. 

Written in appreciation of your efforts to raise happy, healthy children and create a better future. In recognition of all the invisible work you do, both internally and out in the world, every day and every night.

During the decade I've been working with Newborn Mothers I've heard many, many stories from exhausted and overwhelmed mothers all over the world. 

Hearing so many women’s stories, I began to see patterns. Many mothers found ways to excuse their suffering, almost apologising that they are not enjoying motherhood, as though the problem is unique to them.

There are a million reasons why it might be intense for you — often more intense than giving birth — but none of them are entirely true. The truth is it's intense for nearly all of us.

And surely this points to some broader, cultural, systemic problem, not your individual circumstances. 

And certainly not your fault.

As a parent, the highs are higher and the lows are lower. The happiness scale got rearranged. There are more extremes of emotion, nothing is steady or familiar. 

But with the right support and understanding, the first weeks after your baby is born can be the best weeks of your life.

A Radically Different Approach

As women, we are conditioned to never be too bossy or demanding, but it's truly time for a change. It's time to give Newborn Mothers the support, confidence, health and love that we deserve.

What Is A Newborn Mother?

The process of becoming a mother is gradual, not abrupt, and I use the term “Newborn Mother” to reflect a woman in this state of profound transformation, no matter how long ago her baby was born, or how many babies she has.

You can feel like a Newborn Mother whether or not your baby is biologically related to you, and whether or not you are actively mothering your child. And if you are pregnant this is the very best time to learn about it so you can prepare for a smooth transition.

If you can relate to this transformation then you are a Newborn Mother.

Who Am I ?

I am is a postnatal doula leading a worldwide renaissance in the way we care for Newborn Mothers. I have created a new paradigm for postpartum care by merging traditional medicine and culture with cutting-edge research on hormones and neurology.

I am the author of Nourishing Newborn Mothers - Ayurvedic Recipes to Heal your Mind, Body and Soul after Childbirth (www.nourishingnewbornmothers.com) and creator of worldwide leading education resource for postpartum professionals: Newborn Mothers Collective (www.newbornmothers.com/training).

If you are not sure if you are going to enjoy the Newborn Mothers philosophy, spend some time on my website (www.newbornmothers.com). Having a read of my blog should give you a clear sense of what Newborn Mothers is all about. If you enjoy my free materials, then you’ll love my upcoming book.

About This Book

The challenges we face as women on our journey to motherhood are complex and require solutions at many levels. There are external barriers to our motherhood happiness like discrimination at work, gender bias in medicine and research, expensive and poor-quality childcare and lack of paid parental leave. These changes need to happen at a more global level.

That’s not what this book is about.

This book is for mothers who want to take action on an individual level, in their own lives. As you expand your life in peace and joy, you are inviting other mothers to join you in peace and joy too. Together we can create a new blueprint for motherhood.

This is a manifesto for an internal revolution. 

A revolution in your heart and your home.

This book is your invitation to join the renaissance in the way we experience the transformation of motherhood.

What's Inside?

I'm going to keep the book accessible and easy to read at under 30,000 words, which is about 4 hours listening time if you choose the audiobook.

Introduction

We'll take a look at exactly what's going on. Most mothers say they feel exhausted and overwhelmed. Mental health, divorce, breastfeeding and even suicide rates paint a very scary picture for mothers and babies. We'll meet some of the women behind the statistics and learn how they have made positive changes for themselves and their families.

Part 1 - Your Brain

Motherhood changes you from the inside out, there are deep internal shifts in ways of knowing and understanding the world around us. I meant this very literally, the structure and even size of your brain changes when you have a baby, so consistently that even a computer algorithm can recognise the brains of new mothers!

The changes occur in two broad ways, influencing how we LEARN and how we LOVE.  LEARNING is related to your increased brain plasticity, and I can show you exactly how your switch on your intuition so you can tune in with your baby and make the right choices for your family. LOVING is related to oxytocin, the love hormone, and I'll show you how to get more peace, joy, sleep and even more breastmilk by working with your hormones, not against them.

And of course, variety is the spice of life. We'll look at how these changes work with ALL kinds of families, regardless of gender, sexuality and whether or not you are biologically related to your child.

Part 2 - Your Village

We'll travel back through the history of motherhood and how humans used to raise babies for hundreds of thousands of years. You'll learn how our villages got replaced with experts and information and why it's essential for mothers and babies everywhere that we start getting the support we need.

You'll hear the stories of doulas and midwives around the world.  We'll explore ancient and universal postpartum care traditions including food, massage and belly binding, and how to create your personalised postpartum plan.

Renaissance

We'll put all the pieces together because you can't compartmentalise motherhood. Sleep advice must not sabotage a woman's desire to breastfeed. Postpartum depression can't be fully understood without learning about infant crying.  We'll figure out what your new understanding of your brain and your village means for your day to day life as a mother, and how to find the peace and joy you are craving.

Timelines

November 2017

The book is nearly complete, I'm waiting for a couple more interviews and feedback from my science editor to finish off the final chapters.

December 2017

Over Christmas, I'll finalise the structure and design the cover.

January 2018

I'll be handing the manuscript over to my copyeditor, and once it's finalised we'll format the book and record the audiobook and register for an International Standard Book Number (ISBN).

February 2018

The first print runs and we'll start posting your books and emailing your ebooks and audiobooks all over the world.

March 2018

Offical book launch in Melbourne on Friday 23rd March 2018.

Content and Structure Editor - Maria Doyle

Science Editor - Greer Bennet

Copyeditor and Proof Reading - Kris Emery

Cover Design - Cristina Londono

Formatting and Uploading the eBook - Katie Pritchard

Studio Recording and Editing the Audiobook - Jesse Stack

First Print Run and Postage for the Printed Book

Registering for an International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

I have three children, and most of my team have kids too!! Need I say more? But I do have a village to support me, and I've self-published before so I know what is involved.

This is my most ambitious crowdfunding project to date, but I have successfully crowdfunded a book and a course already, so I know I've got what it takes.

Whilst it's possible it may take longer than anticipated I have already written 70% of the book, and have a great team to help me put the finishing touches on it and make it really special.

If you feel passionate about the way women experience the transition to motherhood then please choose and rewards and help make this book a reality. Leave a comment and tell your friends!

With gratitude,

P.S Got questions? Email me [email protected]