What no one tells you

Author: Alexandra Sachs - Catherine Berendroff Publication date: 2026 Book category: Psychology Publisher: Bayt Al-Kutub Number of pages: 386 Format: Paperback Overview of the novel: Everyone talks about the birth of the baby, and no one talks about the birth of the mother. Have you ever wondered if the conflicting feelings you experience during this journey mean that you are not a "good enough mother"? This book breaks the silence surrounding "motherhood" with all its psychological and hormonal complexities. Instead of superficial advice, it provides you with honest and scientifically supported answers to your most intimate questions: Yes, it is normal to feel panic or confusion, or not to be emotionally attracted to your baby immediately, or to be overwhelmed by exhaustion and forgetfulness. This unique guide, based on thirty years of experience from two psychologists specializing in reproductive mental health, takes you on a journey to understand the immense transformations you are going through. It not only reassures you that what you feel is "normal," but also offers practical tools to deal with these feelings, how to communicate more clearly with your partner, how to reduce feelings of guilt, and how to find greater joy in motherhood. Most importantly, the book demolishes the overwhelming "perfect mother" myth, revealing how societal pressure to appear perfect forces women to suppress their true feelings, trapping them in a cycle of isolation and self-doubt. Instead of striving for the impossible, the book invites you to be a "mother good enough" and to accept this challenging and beautiful journey with all its contradictions.