Ourselves As Mothers: The Universal Experience of Motherhood
Sheila Kitzinger
1992
In this deeply reflective work, renowned anthropologist and birth advocate Sheila Kitzinger explores the emotional terrain of motherhood. Drawing on personal stories and cross-cultural perspectives, she weaves a narrative that honours the complexity of becoming and being a mother—beyond the practicalities and into the realms of identity, loss, love, and transformation.
Why It’s Included
This book captures the internal experience of motherhood in a way that aligns with our emphasis on matrescence and the emotional realities of parenting. It centres the mother’s voice in a culture that often sidelines her once the baby arrives. It speaks to the heart of our work supporting gentle, respectful, and reflective parenting.
Who It’s For
Ideal for new mothers, seasoned parents re-evaluating their journey, doulas, birth workers, and anyone supporting families in the postpartum period. This book invites thoughtful reflection and helps make sense of the shifts that come with mothering.
