Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby

Supported is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards(R) (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.

Second Place: The BookFest Fall 2024 Book Awards-Parenting category

There isn't a more humbling experience than the moment you realize you're pregnant: You feel colliding emotions of anxiety and excitement, and that's completely normal!

Having birth and baby experts guide you through this experience is what every new and experienced mom needs. That's why we created an all-encompassing guide for modern families and moms-to-be!

This is an invitation for all moms and new parents to have the reassurance and confidence they need, every step of the way, as well as an opportunity to avoid the misinformation and contradictions often found online.

Say hello to Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby. This all-encompassing guide will help you plan for your dream birth and maternity leave without wasting time and money on outdated classes or exhausting mom sites and will help you understand your options for support.

This book contains the experience of expert contributors, including a VBAC educator, a lactation consultant, a pediatrician, a mental health therapist, and a prenatal yoga instructor.

Authors and elite certified doulas, Kristin Revere and Alyssa Veneklase show you how to plan every step - from pregnancy to birth and beyond. They simplify topics related to pregnancy prep, building a support team, budgeting, infant feeding, sleeping, and more!

Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby was developed by maternity experts and veteran moms who've been in your place before. They're now passing on their experience and mistakes to help you avoid them and allow you to feel excited about what's to come with none of the usual stress and second-guessing.

• Comprehensive Guidance: This section provides detailed, step-by-step information on pregnancy, childbirth, and early newborn care, ensuring you feel prepared and confident throughout your journey.

• Expert Advice: Supported is written by seasoned birth and baby professionals, offering reliable insights and up-to-date practices.

• Emotional Support: Addresses the emotional and mental aspects of becoming a parent, with tips on managing stress, anxiety, and postpartum challenges.

• Practical Tips: This section includes practical advice on everything from birth plans and labor techniques to breastfeeding and newborn sleep routines.

• Birth and Baby Stories: Features real-life experiences and stories from former doula clients, creating a sense of community and shared understanding.

This book is written by moms, for moms. You'll have the guidance of the two expert doulas packed inside an enjoyable reading experience, and you'll have the resources you need to care for your little one.

Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby is the book every mom wishes she had for her firstborn, and an opportunity to view pregnancy from a different angle for seasoned moms.