Notes to New Mothers is a thoughtful, beautifully honest collection about the tender, overwhelming, funny, and complicated early days of motherhood. Edited by Rebecca Knight and Julie Buntin, it brings together reflections from 65 writers and artists on everything from feeding and sleep deprivation to changing relationships, identity, work, worry, love, and the realities of the postpartum experience. 

Written in short, approachable pieces that can be picked up whenever a new mom has a few quiet minutes, it’s both a comforting companion for mothers and an insightful read for the people who love and support them. Honest without being overly sentimental, it reminds readers that there is no single way to experience new motherhood. 

Features

• Edited by Rebecca Knight and Julie Buntin
• Features work from 65 writers and artists
• Explores postpartum life, feeding, relationships, identity, work, worry, and more
• Short, digestible entries designed for the fragmented days of early parenthood
• A meaningful gift for new and expecting mothers

Why We Love It at Drool & Co.

We love that this feels less like a traditional parenting guide and more like sitting down with a room full of mothers who are willing to tell you what the early days can really feel like. It’s thoughtful, reassuring, and a beautiful gift for reminding a new mom that she isn’t experiencing motherhood alone.