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Dewey Decimal Number: 306.8743 EAN: 9781402200144 ISBN: 1402200145 Label: Sourcebooks, Inc. Manufacturer: Sourcebooks, Inc. Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: April 01, 2003 Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. Studio: Sourcebooks, Inc. Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: How many ways will your life change once Baby arrives? The New Mom's Companion has the answers to all the doubts, concerns and questions that come up during this most important time in a woman's life. Questions include: --Can I still be a good mother when I feel so frustrated and still want so much for myself? --Why do I feel almost invisible now that I'm a mother? --Will stretch marks ever go away? --Are there things I should be doing that I might not know about? --How can I choose between part-time work and full-time work? --Why are my husband and I arguing over who has the harder day? --Is breast-feeding supposed to hurt? --Is it possible that my in-laws and my parents are competing for "favorite grandparents" status? --Whenever we get together, my friends always compare whose baby is doing best. Can I socialize with them without all the comparisons? --How do I stay organized? Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this indispensable guide for the new mom, plus solutions to ease your transition to motherhood: --birth and bonding --adjusting to your new identity --physical changes after pregnancy --practical concerns --going back to work (or not) --changes in your relationships Average Rating:
 Rating: - A Piece of Sanity for Every New (or not so new) MomI read this book when my first child was a month old. It was exactly what I needed. I felt as if I had a sympathetic voice for everything I was experiencing emotionally. This book doesn't address the concerns found in most baby books such as how to dress and bathe your baby. Instead, it focuses on the changes you are experiencing as a new mother. It made me feel a little more sane while I was experiencing the crazy fogginess of sleep deprivation. The best part about this book was that ... Read More Rating: - What a treasure!I received this book as a gift, and now my best friend is pregnant so I'm buying her a copy. Every new mom needs this book! Anything and everything that comes up for new moms is addressed - from the baby's health and development to changes in your body and why you're fighting so much with your partner. Love the question & answer format, which makes for easy reading in quick "bites." I pick up this book over and over again and always find something new and inspiring. Highly recommended! Read More Rating: - Essential book for new mothersAs a family therapist and teacher, I thought I was quite prepared to become a mother. In reality, I was overwhelmed by the abrupt changes in my life after having a baby. This book addressed my concerns in a caring, supportive and nonjudgmental way. It discussed issues that I had difficulty verbalizing, and it normalized my early experiences of motherhood. This is my top pick for every new mother - it is my staple gift at every baby shower! Rating: - Where Have You Been?I cannot believe I had to endure the pregnancies and births of four children before someone wrote this book! The New Mom's Companion: Care for Yourself While You Care for Your Newborn is an amazing book that speaks directly to a new mom, and about practically ALL of the questions and dilemmas that a new mom has to endure! Wait, it really speaks to ANY mom! I have to admit that I quickly studied the "in-law" questions, to make sure I wasn't off my rocker for some of the concerns I had (and still have) ... Read More Rating: - Finally a book for me!I have read many books about how to care for your newborn, but this book was about how to take care of me, after childbirth. Every question I had and wondered if I was being selfish, greedy, overly protective or just depressed was included in this book. It gave examples that I related to. I am very grateful to know that I am not alone with my emotions and experiences of being a new mom! 
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