The Mother Year: A guide to matrescence, the transformative journey of becoming a mother

While the birth of a child is widely celebrated, the profound transformation a woman undergoes as she steps into motherhood-known as matrescence-is equally life-altering. Just as adolescence marks the shift from childhood to adulthood, matrescence reshapes a woman's entire sense of self as she transitions from maiden to mother.

The Mother Year is a 365-day guiding light for new mothers navigating the early stages of motherhood. Each entry features a simple yet powerful structure: a daily the...