Mothering, while a wondrous joy, is also a time of intense emotional, physical, and spiritual stress. And we won't even talk about the exhaustion. All too often feelings of inadequacy abound. New mothers may be isolated from extended family or from the social interaction they enjoyed at the workplace. They may be caught up in second guessing themselves as they sift through the barrage of how-to baby books. This resource invites new mothers to Stop. Breath. Relax. Reflect. And in the midst of it all, remember that God is with them and is already present in the life of their child. These 50 meditations are intended to help new mothers recognize this truth. Mothers may wish to place Meditating Mamas in a spot where they can see it easily: on the dresser, on the change table, on the kitchen counter, or by the phone. Each reflection takes only a moment to read. The bottom portion of each page contains a phrase that summarizes the meditation. Women may tear off this portion and carry this phrase in their pocket, tuck it into their nursing bra, stick it on the fridge, or whatever to remind them throughout the day to stop, breath, relax, and reflect. Subjects for meditation include: Anger, belonging, calm, cranky, crying, family, gratitude, isolation, joy, monotony, teething, tiredness, and work. Written by mothers for mothers, Meditating Mamas is an oasis of calm in the sometimes stormy seas of new motherhood.