Publisher's Synopsis
A priceless guide for all new moms! The manual that explains how to take care of you as well as your newborn. The First 8 Days of Being a Mom is a friendly, easy-to-read hands-on guide that leads you through what happens on delivery day as well as the next few eventful, exhausting, exciting days. It explains how to take care of the new mom as well as the newborn. For example: How, when and how often to breastfeed How to change a diaper How to relieve exploding breasts How to know if your baby is feeding enough Why new moms are perspiring so much and crying (boohoo, I am so happy) When and how to start exercising This manual with 80 pages is short and simple because no one has time to read an encyclopedia when you ve just had your baby. You will find day-by-day information about maternal care, recovery and newborn care and it has lots of pictures and illustrations. Every chapter also features room to add some nice memories, pictures and other keepsakes. The First 8 Days of Being a Mom is Gea Meijering's translation of the helpful Dutch guide which was compiled by some of the Netherlands top medical professionals. Featuring all the insights of the original, it has been further reviewed by a wide host of Amercian specialists ranging from Pediatricians and OB-GYNS to Midwifes and Doulas to incorporate American practices and sensibilities Filled with short explanations, practical tips and lots of pictures. Now you can enjoy the expert advice and mom-to-mom tips and trics! For fathers too! For every woman's experience: Deliveries in the hospital or at home Vaginal birth or C-section Breast or bottle feeding
