Why is Mommy Having Surgery? She Looks OK to Me: For families with BRCA risk and undergoing prophylactic surgery and implant reconstruction

By Heather Barnard

Helping Kids Understand a Parent's Preventive Mastectomy

When a parent faces a difficult medical decision, explaining it to a child can feel overwhelming. Why is Mommy Having Surgery? is a compassionate and informative story that helps families navigate the conversation about preventive mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

Written by Heather Barnard, this true story offers a gentle way to help children understand what it means to have the BRCA gene, why some moms choose preventive surgery, and what to expect during the process. With a foreword by Dr. Chrysopoulo, a renowned breast reconstruction microsurgeon, this book serves as a valuable resource for families looking for reassurance, guidance, and open conversations.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, Why is Mommy Having Surgery? provides comfort and clarity during a challenging time.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514713950
• ISBN13: 9781514713952
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"