A Colorful Companion For Pregnancy with Eugenia Viti
When you have a huge, life-changing experience, don’t you just need a friend who’s been there before to hold your hand and tell you’ll be ok? Today’s guest Eugenia Viti channeled the experiences of pregnancy and new motherhood into her new book Be Pregnant: An Illustrated Companion for Moms-To-Be - and it feels just like a friend giving you the inside scoop.
Whether you’re currently Googling your symptoms, up all night with an infant, or just remember those experiences vividly - this comical, illustrated book will resonate with you! Episode 29 of Poised & Powerful Podcast is sharing Eugenia Viti’s new book, and experiences while being pregnant!
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Eugenia Viti is a mom, illustrator, writer, and cartoonist for the New Yorker. She is also now a published author of her first book, Be Pregnant: An Illustrated Companion for Moms-to-Be.
In this episode of Poised & Powerful Podcast, my guest and I discuss the following:
Eugenia shares how a funny gift for her baby shower guests evolved into her illustrated book on the many changes and surprises of pregnancy.
Why her book is more like a colorful travel itinerary than a prescriptive “how-to” guide.
She also shares her thoughts on the importance of a companion - and how she gathered support for herself, including a doula and a pelvic floor physical therapist.
What it was like being a new mom and working on her first book during a global pandemic.
We hope you enjoyed this friendly chat, covering both the funny moments and the tough stuff.
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CONNECT WITH Eugenia Viti:
Get her book: Be Pregnant: An Illustrated Guide for Moms-to-Be
Be Pregnant featured on The New Yorker
Mentioned:
@common_wild:The nights may be lonely, but you are not alone.
Parenting double standards with @momlife_comics
Birthways: Doula Services in Chicago
*Bringing Up Bebé by Pamela Druckerman
CONNECT WITH SARAH MAYHAN:
You can check out all the books we’ve mentioned at the show here. *Note: these are affiliate links.