Finally, A Guide For The 3 Million Adult Women Facing Surprise Pregnancy Each Year

May 24, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
Redwood City, CA- MAY 2007 Ophelia Austin-Small announces the publication of her first book, Surprise Motherhood: A Guide to Unexpected Adult Pregnancy. Published by Calla Lilly Press & Lulu Enterprises, Surprise Motherhood offers guidance and advice to women facing unexpected pregnancy in their later twenties and thirties.

Ophelia Austin-Small is a mother of two who holds a Master's Degree in Psychology and has been working in the counseling field for 11 years. Surprise Motherhood: A Guide to Unexpected Adult Pregnancy is unique in providing resources for mid-career women facing unplanned pregnancy. Using a clear, direct, and often humorous voice, Ophelia gives women information & advice on options, relationship issues, career concerns, maternity leave, and life after the baby the baby is born. Surprise Motherhood also deals extensively with issues of Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. A preview and further information can be found online at http://www.lulu.com/content/523719 .

Quotes: "Ophelia Austin-Small incorporates her own life experiences and those of others into a feel-good storytelling format that allows the reader to lower their guard and feel okay about themselves while also being given insight and tactics to be empowered to deal with life-bearing and life-altering decisions." "Had this book been available two years ago, I would have worn the pages thin by now."

A preview of Surprise Motherhood: A Guide to Unexpected Adult Pregnancy is available at http://www.lulu.com/content/523719. Ophelia Austin-Small is available for phone interviews daily during business hours, and in-person interviews on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Ophelia can be reached directly at 510-828-3263 or by email at oaustinsmall@earthlink.net .

Surprise Motherhood fills the glaring gap in current pregnancy literature. Adult women with unexpected pregnancies find options, advice, and a voice in Ophelia Austin-Small's book.

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