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The new baby blueprint: : caring for you and your little one
2020
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Casares, a pediatrician, founder of modernmommydoc.com, and a mother of two daughters, knows both personally and professionally the struggles parents face in the first few months of their child's life. The American Academy of Pediatrics has long been an organization parents in all stages look to for guidance on the medical and psychological struggles they face with their children. Brief and easy to browse for information, Casares's book answers frequently asked questions, such as what baby supplies are needed and which are pointless, how to find a pediatrician, and how to prepare for the possible challenges of breastfeeding. The appendix provides checklists, spaces for journaling, and ideas for possible self-care. However, one limiting factor is that a few of the recommendations may be cost prohibitive for some parents (e.g., the best pick for a child-care provider is a nanny; hiring a housecleaner is recommended as the first suggestion in how to automate and delegate). VERDICT A quick read with a parent-friendly format, this will be especially helpful for new parents, though some may find a few suggestions lacking in applicability.
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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 her own parenting experiences. A dual approach to baby and self-care supports new and expecting moms through the challenges of meeting their own needs while getting ready for and caring for a new baby and includes important information on baby blues and postpartum depression. Dr. Casares's message is especially relatable for fellow working moms, struggling to win at parenting without losing themselves.
Table of Contents
Prefacep. ix
Acknowledgmentsp. xii
Chapter 1Preparing Your Mindp. 1
Chapter 2"Gearing" Upp. 13
Chapter 3Finding a Pediatricianp. 25
Chapter 4Taking Care of You and Your Partnerp. 31
Chapter 5Finding a Child Care Providerp. 63
Chapter 6In the Hospitalp. 77
Chapter 7What's Typical, What's Notp. 87
Chapter 8Setting Yourself Up for Breastfeeding Successp. 97
Chapter 9At Home in the First Few Weeksp. 109
Self-care Guides and Newborn Care Resourcesp. 131
Indexp. 159
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