From Mum to Mum

The emotional ups and downs of pregnancy can make you feel like you are on aroller coaster ride! From Mum to Mum will better prepare you for this and giveyou a deeper understanding of why it is you are feeling this way. The book iswritten by someone who has been through the whole process of pregnancy, birthand caring for the newborn. It is written through the eyes of a mother and givesyou all the facts straight.

From Mum to Mum provides expectant parents, both first time and ''old time'', withsome light-hearted, honest and informative information about what they may beexperiencing during their pregnancy, the birth and the first few months at homewith a newborn baby. The focus being on the emotional changes one may expect andto ensure the expectant mother that what she is going through is in fact normal.

Preparing the nursery, the clothes and getting all the essential items for thebaby may be quite a daunting task for first-time parents. Walking into a babyshop, your first instinct is to grab one of everything, not really knowingwhether you really need it or not. If you do need it, how on earth do you use it?Where are all the shop assistants who are supposed to help? Can I take one homewith me? In order to make the process easier, From Mum to Mum includes a detailedlist of all items needed as well as an explanation as to how to use each item.

Preparing for the birth and the anxieties of how one is going to cope may bequite frightening. You''ve heard all the stories, but what is it really like? Adetailed and honest account of what to expect and how you can make it easier foryour self is a major part of From Mum to Mum. What is it like after the birth?How may I be feeling? Will I be able to just get up and go? These are all thepoints addressed in the book as there is quite a misconception as to the speedand ease of recovery.

Finally, the section on being at home with the baby is aimed at giving a fewhelpful tips on how to cope and what the new mother may be feeling at the time.It is helpful for fathers to read the book as well, to shed some light on why hisonce bubbly, joyous wife is now willing to sleep for hours on end and flies offthe handle at the slightest look, touch, or comment.

"The art of writing is a gift that needs drive. It is Sarra''s motivation,determination, and loving character that have initiated that drive. I have sharedwith her and her husband the sadness of miscarriages and the joy of giving birthto her four lovely children. In a field shared by all mothers, Sarra manages tocover and address the different aspects of the mystery of motherhood, yet at thesame time brings to light more facts and fresh opinions. She provides a great dealof worthy and practical advice that will give more confidence and reassurance tomothers. I find the book enjoyable and stimulating and recommend it heartily,both for those new to motherhood and for those who are already blessed with it."

Dr. Nael Abaza
M.B.B., ch - M.R.C.O.G
Obstetrician and Gynecologist

"When Sarra asked me to write the forward to From Mum to Mum, I was pleased andhonoured. In her book, Sarra shares her experience of being a mum with othermums. This makes the book different from any other book written by professionalsattempting to prepare and educate future mothers. From Mum to Mum is a greatsource of information , from which mothers learn about early pregnancy, morningsickness, heartburn and labour, etc. Sarra also shares the pleasures of preparingfor the arrival of the baby, the onset of labour, and the delivery, as well ascaring for the newborn. The book is for all mothers as it is written in a verysimple, easy to read style. Sarra uses her own personal experience to explain andclarify scientific words and processes. As the pediatrician of her fourbeautiful, healthy children, I have shared with her the many experiences andevents described in this book and I have had a great pleasure reading it."

Dr. Jarir F. Halazun
M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pedatrician - American Board
Pediatric - Hematology
American University of Beirut
University Hospitals - U.S.A.