The Mother's Companion: A Comforting Guide to the Early Years of Motherhood

by Tracy Marsh, Sharon Hauptberger, Lisa Braver Moss

Rather than focusing on the needs of newborns, this lavishly illustrated book addresses the changes that mothers experience once their baby is born. At a time when most new moms are worrying about how to look after their infant, this book gently reminds them that they need to look after themselves too. It includes exercises for getting back in shape, ways of asking for help from partners and others, quick and easy recipes, and other guidance.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published April 9, 2001

About the author

For 6 years Tracy taught crafts for TAFE (Technical and Further Education) and owned a fascinating gift and craft shop in an Adelaide suburb. In 1986 she moved into city premises and expanded her business to serve the wholesale trade.

The popularity of Tracy's work, together with her teaching experience, led her to write her first book, "Touch of Nostalgia", which was soon followed by "Touch of Decor". The enormous interest created by those books persuaded her to write "Touch by Bouquet", "The Festive Touch" and "Touch of Christmas." Tracy has also published "The Australian Folk Art Collection".

Tracy Marsh also writes and produces a bi-monthly magazine titled "Craft & Decorating".