On Becoming a Mother

Having a baby is a private miracle, yet it is also the source of much shared joy. For this reason, women and families in every country and every culture have customs to ensure that the journey into motherhood is marked and remembered. This beautifully curated book collects traditions, folk songs, st [...]
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Having a baby is a private miracle, yet it is also the source of much shared joy. For this reason, women and families in every country and every culture have customs to ensure that the journey into motherhood is marked and remembered. This beautifully curated book collects traditions, folk songs, stories, crafts, lessons and advice from mothers around the world. From yoga-inspired routines for resting during pregnancy to favourite proverbs printed on the khangas used to carry African newborns, from the origins of the baby shower to the Japanese ritual where Sumo wrestlers are asked to make babies cry, each page is filled with inspiration, humour, and insight about the beginnings of parenthood. On Becoming a Mother is the perfect gift for the new mother or mother-to-be. Proceeds support the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood: www.whiteribbonalliance.org