February 15, 2007
Dear Editor:
As a mom-to-be, it's important women ask themselves questions like, “Who do I want to be as a mother? What will I need to be fulfilled as a woman and a mother?” Yet, a woman spends so much time preparing for her baby's arrival that it may be hard to focus on herself, and the life-altering journey she’s already begun.
Based on the popular nine-week life design process the authors’ developed for their company Empowered Motherhood, BABY ON BOARD: Becoming a Mother Without Losing Yourself—A Guide for Moms-to-Be (May 2007; $17.95 paperback; ISBN-13 978-0-8144-0907-7) is an encouraging guide that helps expectant women figure out what motherhood means to them personally, and ensures that they don’t lose their sense of themselves. Filled with practical advice and heartfelt wisdom, as well as anecdotes and exercises, readers will discover what will bring them balance and fulfillment as they juggle career, family demands, social expectations, and their own needs and dreams in their new life as a mother.
Joelle Jay and Amy Kovarick are cofounders of the successful company Empowered Motherhood (www.empoweredmotherhood.com), and have coached hundreds of women across the country to attain lives of success, balance, and fulfillment. Both are Professional Certified Coaches with the International Coach Federation. In addition, Jay holds a Ph.D. in the field of learning and leadership, and Kovarick has a Master’s in counseling psychology. Jay lives in Reno, Nevada with her husband and two sons. Kovarick lives in Santa Barbara, California with her husband, son, and three step-daughters.
I hope you will consider letting your readers know about this helpful book for expectant mothers. Please call or e-mail with any questions, comments, or to schedule an interview with the authors.
Sincerely,
Adrienne Biggs
Early Praise for Baby on Board
“Baby on Board gives a personalized plan for attending to the inner resources of heart, head, and belief systems for expectant mothers. Every Ob/Gyn should use this book as the companion to office visits. In doing so, their practices would be filled with more confident and calm mothers-to-be!”
—Dr. Ricki Pollycove, MD, MHS, Ob/Gyn, mother, national women’s health expert and coauthor of Mother Nurture, Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
“Amy and Joelle offer the perfect preparation for motherhood.”
—Dr. Michele Borba, mother of three, international speaker and parenting expert, author of 12 Simple Secrets Real Moms Know