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Naomi's Motherhood Site

In addition to being an SF/fantasy writer, I'm a mother of a two beautiful little girls, Molly and Kiera. (Kiera rhymes with Mira, not Sierra.) This side of my site contains a miscellaneous selection of mothering information including my coping tips for PUPPP (a rare but extremely aggravating complication of pregnancy); book reviews; my birth story; and random observations and essays on motherhood-related topics. Hey, if you're not into this sort of thing, don't say I didn't warn you.

Molly, four months Kiera, four months

PUPPP PUPPP is a horrible itchy rash that some pregnant women get, generally towards the end of their pregnancy. This is a page of information and coping techniques. (Yup, I had it.) Book Reviews Reviews of pregnancy, birth, and parenting books, including the "What to Expect" series, the Sears books, and more. Molly's Birth Story The story of Molly's birth. Kiera's Birth Story The story of Kiera's birth.