A Cup of Comfort for New Mothers, a new book release by Adams Media, is the focus for the event. Local author Kristina Riggle will read from her essay in the book entitled "Small Sacrifices" which talks about her postpartum emotional struggles and getting through this difficult time in her life. The book features essays by new mothers and how they individually coped with new motherhood.The new release communicates an honest portrayal of new parenthood, sometimes very challenging, with reflections from diverse points of view about new motherhood.
Physicians of Grand Rapids Women's Health will be at the event to impart information on postpartum depression. A question and answer session will also be held with guests who attend. The book will also be available at the event for sale by Schuler Books.
Where:
Grand Rapids Women's Health (555 MidTowne Street NE, Grand Rapids)
When:
May 12, 2009, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost:
FREE
What:
• Introduction from MomsBloom Executive Director, Sara Binkley-Tow.
• Reading from A Cup of Comfort - "Small Sacrifices" by Kristina Riggle.
• Information by Physicians of Grand Rapids Women's Health and Mary S. Gilbert, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist from Psychology Associates of the Women's Health Center of West Michigan about motherhood and postpartum issues.
• Q&A with new and pregnant mothers.
• A Cup of Comfort for New Mothers available for sale by Schuler Books.
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