15 Essential Books on Motherhood for Sant Jordi

As Sant Jordi approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore a curated list of essential books on motherhood, postpartum experiences, and breastfeeding. This selection from LactApp combines new releases with timeless classics that every new family should consider adding to their shelves. After all, knowledge is invaluable, and reading can provide support and insight during this transformative period.

The list includes a variety of books, from technical guides offering practical information for urgent situations to those that articulate feelings often hard to express. There are also humorous takes that help navigate certain challenges, making them more manageable.

1. Your Breastfeeding Will Be Great – Alba Padró

New Release for 2026! This book is a must-read for preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy. It merges scientific evidence with practical experience, addressing common questions, debunking myths, and providing useful tools for daily life. Alba's approachable tone makes this resource invaluable for first-time mothers and those looking to enhance their breastfeeding journey. If your baby is already born, consider her other book, We Are Awesome, which has become a classic.

2. Understand Your Postpartum – Laia Aguilar

Often, the challenges of postpartum are overlooked until we experience them firsthand. Laia Aguilar’s guide focuses on this crucial period, offering detailed information on physical and emotional recovery, as well as breastfeeding. She includes practical advice and tools to help navigate this often-unexplained phase, empowering mothers with knowledge and confidence.

3. You Are Not Alone – Laia Casadevall

Laia Casadevall addresses the issue of obstetric violence within the healthcare system. Through testimonials and a critical lens, she highlights rights violations during pregnancy and childbirth, advocating for a shift towards respectful care models that prioritize evidence and autonomy. This book is a significant resource for improving this vital aspect of maternal health.

4. On the Other Side of the Skin – Rocío García-Viso

This intimate work explores the emotional bond between mother and child from a sensitive and reflective perspective. It serves as an honest and tender guide for navigating postpartum with calm and confidence, delving into the emotions of this stage, the transformation of motherhood, and the dynamic nature of breastfeeding, while providing clear information about newborn needs.

5. The Daughter I Was, The Mother I Am – Yvonne Laborda

“We are the first generation of women truly aware that we are both raising and healing at the same time.” In this book, Yvonne invites readers on a journey into their own childhoods to understand how it shapes their parenting. Through conscious parenting, she encourages reflection on emotional wounds and learned patterns, fostering healthier relationships with children through understanding and empathy.

6. When Everything Changes – Eva Mateu i Sala

This book is designed for those supporting mothers. Eva offers essential insights into the profound changes that accompany motherhood on physical, emotional, and identity levels. It provides concrete proposals for organization, communication, and intimacy that are particularly valuable.

7. Newborn Mothers – Alba Gutiérrez

This book focuses on the birth of the mother, not just the baby. Alba discusses themes such as identity, fatigue, demands, and emotional adaptation. Books that center on postpartum experiences often help mothers understand themselves better and navigate this phase with greater ease.

8. Oh, Motherhood – Celia Padilla

Celia offers an honest and relatable narrative that blends humor with reality, portraying motherhood without idealization. Through everyday experiences, she reflects on both the challenges and joyful moments, providing a more human and imperfect perspective on motherhood. This light yet profound read resonates with many mothers, helping them realize they are not alone.

9. Being a Mom – Naza Olivera

An emotional guide that accompanies the journey of becoming a mother from a personal and reflective standpoint. Naza addresses fears, insecurities, and expectations with her beloved warm tone. This book encourages embracing motherhood with greater awareness, acceptance, and self-trust.

10. Thanks to Fear – Cristina Pedroche

Cristina shares her reflections on how fear can serve as a catalyst for change and growth, drawing from her personal and maternal experiences. Her narrative encourages acceptance of difficult emotions and using them as tools for transformation and learning. This inspiring read helps convert fear into a means of personal evolution.

11. Breastfeeding – Raquel Velasco

A practical manual that provides clear, evidence-based information on breastfeeding. It includes guidelines, solutions to common issues, and helpful tips. Raquel answers questions and supports mothers throughout their breastfeeding journey with the confidence and expertise of a trusted pediatrician.

12. Great Book of Women’s Holistic Health – Radharani Jiménez

Addressing women’s health from a holistic perspective, Radharani combines body, mind, and emotions. She offers simple advice and strategies that can easily be integrated into daily life to enhance hormonal well-being. This book is a valuable resource for understanding female health comprehensively and promoting conscious self-care.

13. The Mother of All Eggs – Elisenda Carod

With irony and freshness, Elisenda tackles motherhood candidly and without filters. She discusses everyday situations with intelligent humor, dismantling unrealistic expectations. This engaging read provides emotional relief and helps put into perspective the demands often associated with parenting.

14. You Should Be Happy – Diana Oliver

Diana Oliver sheds light on a neglected aspect of motherhood: postpartum depression. This book challenges the societal expectation of experiencing constant happiness in motherhood, which often punishes women for their emotional struggles. Through testimonials and reflection, Diana opens the door to analyzing the puerperal factors that directly affect maternal mental health, supported by scientific evidence and numerous accounts.

15. Caring for What Matters Most – Nerea Sarrión

Focusing on the importance of care during motherhood, this book emphasizes nurturing both the baby and the mother. Nerea reflects on priorities, bonds, and self-care, advocating for a more conscious approach to motherhood that recognizes caring for oneself as essential for effective caregiving.

💛 Every Motherhood is Unique

Not every book resonates with every woman. This selection offers diverse perspectives, from practical breastfeeding guides to emotional and reflective narratives about postpartum and maternal identity.

Whether you are currently navigating this life stage or supporting others through it, these books can serve as invaluable allies. If you have read any of these or have other recommendations, we would love to hear from you in the comments as we continue to expand this network of support and knowledge together.