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Author
Publisher
Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The author chronicles the natural parenting movement{u2019}s history from its roots to its modern practices, incorporating her own experiences as a mother and successful OB-GYN with original research on the latest in childbirth science. She also reveals the dangerous and overtly misogynistic motives of some of its proponents{u2014}conservative men who sought to limit women{u2019}s control and autonomy. As she debunks, one by one, the guilt-inducing...
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Pediatrician and mother of two young daughters, Dr. Whitney Casares, delivers a modern, empathetic guide to preparing for a baby and those first few days, weeks, and months of being a parent. From basic newborn care to breastfeeding success and from childcare choices to the emotional ups and downs of new motherhood, Dr. Casares's advice combines important health and safety information from the American Academy of Pediatrics with honest insights from...
Author
Publisher
Graydon House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
As children, Lexie and Annie were incredibly close. Bonded by the death of their beloved father, they weathered the storms of life together. When Lexie leaves home to follow her dream, Annie is forced to turn to her leather-bound journal as the only place she can confide her deepest secrets and fears. As adults, sisters Lexie and Annie could not be more different. Lexie is a successful doctor and happily engaged. Annie is an addict-- a thief, a liar...
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Fully revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling guide offers essential advice from two pediatrician-moms. It covers everything new parents need to know, from feeding and dressing, to diapering and bathing, and from crying and sleep to travel and activities. Updates include: a section on baby blues and postpartum depression; added information on breastfeeding, pumping and insurance benefits; new safety information on SIDS and car...
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
When your baby is unhappy, you're unhappy. Learn the experts' secrets to soothing your fussy little one, for happier days and more restful nights! Whether your baby is colicky, fussy, or just plain cranky, the proven techniques in The CALM Baby Method will help you both feel better. With decades of expertise as a pediatric occupational therapist and a pediatric gastroenterologist, Patti Ideran and Dr. Mark Fishbein have helped thousands of parents...
Series
Publisher
Da Capo Lifelong
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
You want to make informed decisions about having a safe and satisfying pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. This guide provides comprehensive, up-to-date information on the many decisions that come up, allowing you to take control within your own priorities and values.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the extraordinary first year of a baby's life for new parents The only book new parents will need for the extraordinary first year of their baby's life. This comprehensive book covers every moment of the first twelve months of your baby's life - from their first moments at home, feeding, and sleeping arrangements, to travelling, building their body strength, and starting to eat solids. A team of expert paediatricians,...
Author
Publisher
Harper Horizon
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Being Zen(ish) is what we call it -- and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are doing their best to raise happy, empathetic children while working, traveling, and maintaining their sanity. With seven kids between them, the founders of the much-loved Your Zen Mama blog know as well as anyone that motherhood doesn't exist in the highlight reel of life, and that finding even...
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown, and Company
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive baby care book features information on every aspect of infant care, including the treatment of illnesses and infant nutritional requirements, and focuses on a baby's five needs: eating, sleeping, development, health, and comfort.
Author
Publisher
Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"As an experienced pediatrician, Rebekah Diamond is deeply grounded in a fact-based understanding of child healthcare. As a mother, she also understands that the accepted rules aren't always the solution to the challenges of nurturing a healthy new baby. But neither is the overload of relatable but often dangerously misleading information bombarding parents. So how do you trust yourself to make the best decisions for your child? With authoritative...
Author
Publisher
Familius LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Parenting practices vary widely between countries and cultures. For example, in countries such as the Philippines, breastfeeding after age one year is common, and parents can make their own decision about what is right for their family. In Korea, babies eat a variety of spices and flavors, helping them develop a diverse palate and healthy eating habits. And in Italy, parents prevent separation anxiety by taking their babies to markets, restaurants,...
Author
Publisher
Acropress
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
"¿Son normales las cosas que hace mi bebé? ¿Se encontrará sano? ¿Se estará alimentando bien? ¿La lactancia es correcta?¿Cómo conservar la leche? ¿Y cómo cuidar el cordón umbilical? ¿Qué pruebas se realizan en el hospital los primeros días de vida? ¿Cómo actuar ante cualquier gesto o duda que se presente? Con esta guía aprenderéis a conocer cómo es vuestro bebé, qué circunstancias lo acompañan tras el parto, qué hacer en el...
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