Nourishing Newborn Mothers
Julia Jones
2017
Written by an Australian postpartum doula and Ayurvedic practitioner, this book is a gentle invitation to honour the inner transformation of new motherhood. It weaves together ancient postpartum wisdom, modern insights, and a nourishing food philosophy that supports emotional healing and rest. The focus is not on baby care but on deeply caring for the mother — recognising her needs, emotions, and spiritual growth.
Why It’s Included:
This book powerfully reinforces the concept that when a baby is born, so too is a mother. It champions connected, responsive parenting by supporting the wellbeing of the parent. There is no mention of routines, schedules, or sleep training — only respect for the natural rhythms of postpartum life.
Who It’s For:
New mothers, expectant families, doulas, and anyone working in perinatal support seeking a holistic, mother-centred approach.
“Honouring the change in a woman’s life when she becomes a mother is not new, only lost to modern western society.It is time for a return to nurturing the mother-baby dyad together rather than valuing “bouncing back after baby” as portrayed on social media.”
Further Reading:
The First Forty Days – Heng Ou
The Fourth Trimester – Kimberly Ann Johnson
Why Postnatal Recovery Matters – Sophie Messager
