Care for women, moms & parents
A moment to check in with yourselfA moment for yourselfStart with Dr. Jana's own two books, then browse therapist-recommended reads organized by stage.
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Written by Dr. Jana Rundle, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist who works with new parents every week.
Dr. Jana Rundle
The Calm New Mom
A practical guide to postpartum anxiety
Jana Rundle, Psy.D.
A practical guide to postpartum anxiety
The book Dr. Jana kept wishing she could hand every new mom at the end of a session. It explains what postpartum anxiety actually feels like from the inside, why your brain latches onto worst-case thinking, and what brings your nervous system back down. Chapters are short on purpose, because most of this gets read one-handed.
Get it on AmazonDr. Jana Rundle
She's Not Overreacting
The postpartum brain, the mental load, and what actually helps
Jana Rundle, Psy.D.
The postpartum brain, the mental load, and what actually helps
The postpartum guide written for partners. Ten chapters on the fourth trimester, what happens to the postpartum brain, why the mental load is invisible until you name it, and why offering to help so often backfires. Includes say-this-not-that scripts and the signs that mean it is time to get professional support.
Get it on AmazonShe's Not Overreacting pairs with the free mental load workbook, a printable way to divide the invisible work at home.
Prepare with evidence-based knowledge and confidence.
Emily Oster
Why conventional pregnancy wisdom is wrong — and what you really need to know.
Jill Zechowy, MD
Practical wisdom and real talk for navigating the challenges of motherhood.
Merle Bombardieri
A thoughtful guide for those considering parenthood.
Support for the emotional and mental health challenges after birth.
Karen Kleiman
Normalizes intrusive thoughts for new moms. A reassuring read that helps moms understand they're not alone.
Karen Kleiman
A guide to safeguarding your relationship through the challenges of new parenthood.
Karen Kleiman & Valerie Raskin
Classic guide on overcoming postpartum depression with practical strategies.
Practical, research-backed approaches to raising kids.
Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
12 strategies to nurture your child's developing mind.
Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child's developing mind.
Emily Oster
A data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting from birth to preschool.
Emily Oster
A data-driven guide to better decision making in the early school years.
KC Davis
A gentle approach to cleaning and organizing. Permission to let go of perfectionism.
Books can help, but if you're struggling, consider speaking with a maternal mental health specialist.
