Our Favourite resources
Our Favourite resources
Feel like you're going into parenthood totally clueless? Or spending way to many 3am feeding sessions Googling "How to make my baby sleep?"...At The MotherFlock, we know that motherhood comes with its fair share of questions, challenges, and triumphs. That’s why we’ve curated a list of our favourite books, Instagram accounts, and podcasts to guide and support you through every stage—from preparing for birth and navigating the early days of feeding and sleep, to tackling toddler tantrums and identity shifts. Whether you’re looking for expert advice, relatable stories, or a little inspiration, these resources are here to help you feel empowered and less alone on your journey.
I need help with...pREGNANCY & preparing for birth
Books:
Expecting Better by Emily Oster
Hypnobirthing: Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better by Siobhan Miller
Bumpin': The Modern Guide to Pregnancy by Leslie Schrock
Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood - and Trusting Yourself and Your Body by Erica Chidi
The Positive Birth Book: The bestselling guide to pregnancy, birth and the early weeks by Milli Hill
Why Did No One Tell Me This?: The Doulas' (Honest) Guide for Expectant Parents by Natalia Hailes
Enough About the Baby: A Brutally Honest Guide to Surviving the First Year of Motherhood by Becky Vieira
Instagram Accounts:
@nurturingthemother.ca for c-section recovery tips
Podcasts:
Preparing my partner
Books:
We're Pregnant! The First-Time Dad's Pregnancy Handbook by Adrian Kulp
The Expectant Father: The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be by Armin A. Brott & Jennifer Ash
Fatherhood: A Comprehensive Guide to Birth, Budgeting, Finding Flow, and Becoming a Happy Parent by Fatherly
Confessions of the Other Mother: Nonbiological Lesbian Moms Tell All! by Harlyn Aizley
The Birth Guy's Go-To Guide for New Dads: How to Support Your Partner Through Birth, Breastfeeding, and Beyond by Brian W. Salmon & Kirsten Brunner
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Podcasts:
Sleep
Books:
Precious Little Sleep: The Complete Baby Sleep Guide for Modern Parents by Alexis Dubief
The Gentle Sleep Book: Gentle, No-Tears, Sleep Solutions for Parents of Newborns to Five-Year-Olds by Sarah Ockwell-Smith
Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions by James J McKenna
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Podcasts:
Feeding
Books:
Latch: A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage by Robin Kaplan and Abby Theuring
Lactivate!: A User's Guide to Breastfeeding by Jill Krause
Feed the Baby: An Inclusive Guide to Nursing, Bottle-Feeding, and Everything In Between by Victoria Facelli
Fed Is Best: The Unintended Harms of the "Breast Is Best" Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby by Christie del Castillo-Hegyi & B. Jody Segrave-Daly
Work. Pump. Repeat.: The New Mom's Survival Guide to Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work by Jessica Shortall
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Podcasts:
Baby & Toddler Activities/development
Books:
The Wonder Weeks: A Stress-Free Guide to Your Baby's Behavior by Xaviera Plas-Plooij & Frans X. Plooij
The Montessori Baby: A Parent's Guide to Nurturing Your Baby with Love, Respect, and Understanding by Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike
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Podcasts:
Identity shifts & mental health
Books:
MotherKind by Zoe Blaskey (released March 2025 in Canada; audiobook available now)
What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Dr. Alexandra Sacks & Dr. Catherine Birndorf
Beautiful Chaos: On Motherhood, Overwhelming Love and Finding Yourself by Jessica Urlichs
Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood by Lucy Jones
The Little Book of Calm for New Mums by Anna Mathur
MILF: Motherhood, Identity, Love and F*ckery by Paloma Faith
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Podcasts:
The mental Load
Books:
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Fed Up: Emotional Labor, Women, and the Way Forward by Gemma Hartley
All the Rage: Mothers, Fathers, and the Myth of Equal Partnership by Darcy Lockman
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Podcasts:
My relationship
Books:
Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn
When Two Become Three: Nurturing Your Marriage After Baby Arrives by Mark E. Crawford
Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents by Kara Hoppe & Stan Tatkin
What About Us?: A New Parents Guide to Safeguarding Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived Relationship by Karen Kleiman
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Podcasts:
Healing my body
Books:
The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions, and Restoring Your Vitality by Kimberly Ann Johnson
The Postnatal Depletion Cure: A Complete Guide to Rebuilding Your Health and Reclaiming Your Energy for Mothers of Newborns, Toddlers, and Young Children by Oscar Serrallach
The First Forty Days: The Essential Art of Nourishing the New Mother by Heng Ou
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Podcasts:
Starting solids
Books:
Solid Starts for Babies: How to Introduce Solid Food and Raise a Happy Eater (released April 2025) by Solid Starts
How to Wean Your Baby: The step-by-step plan to help your baby love their broccoli as much as their cake by Charlotte Stirling-Reed
Weaning Made Simple: The all-you-need-to-know visual guide to weaning by Annabel Karmel
Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning: How to Integrate Foods, Master Portion Sizes, and Identify Allergies by Malina Malkani
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Podcasts:
Dealing with toddlers
Books:
Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel & Tina Bryson
No Drama Discipline by Daniel Siegel & Tina Bryson
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlich
Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right by Jamie Glowacki
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Podcasts:
General Parenting
Books:
Raising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids by Hunter Clarke-Fields and Carla Naumburg
Cribsheet by Emily Oster
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Instagram:
Podcasts:
Additional Needs
Career Transitions & Work-Life ‘Balance’
Books:
The Power Pause by Neha Ruch
The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom's Guide to Style, Sanity, and Success After Baby by Lauren Smith Brody
Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time by Brigid Schulte
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Podcasts:
Misc. Mom Life
Books:
The Magic of Motherhood: The Good Stuff, the Hard Stuff, and Everything In Between by Ashlee Gadd
You Are a F*cking Awesome Mom: So Embrace the Chaos, Get Over the Guilt, and Be True to You by Leslie Anne Bruce
Cat and Nat's Mom Truths: Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of Motherhood by Catherine Belknap & Natalie Telfer
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