Over 90 percent of new mothers will have scary intrusive thoughts about their baby and
themselves. What if I drop him? What if I snap and hurt my baby? Mothering is so hard--I don't
know if I really want to do this anymore. Gosh I'm so terrible for thinking that! Yet for too
many mothers those thoughts remain secret hidden away in a place of shame that can quickly
grow into anxiety postpartum depression and even self-harm. But here's the good news: you CAN
feel better!Author Karen Kleiman--coauthor of the seminal book This Isn't What I Expected and
founder of the acclaimed Postpartum Stress Center--comes to the aid of new mothers everywhere
with a groundbreaking new source of hope compassion and expert help. Good Moms Have Scary
Thoughts is packed with world-class guidance simple exercises and nearly 50 stigma-busting
cartoons from the viral #speakthesecret campaign that help new moms validate their feelings
share their fears and start feeling better. Lighthearted yet serious warm yet not sugary and
perfectly portioned for busy moms with full plates Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts is the go-to
resource for moms partners and families everywhere who need help with this difficult period.
