A book which covers the first hours, weeks and months after birth, giving needed support. ‘Parents share their experiences about what having a baby is really like – a real plus.’ Penelope LeachSo many books cover the months of pregnancy in great detail or child development after birth. Few, however, offer new parents real practical support in the days and weeks following the birth. Many new mothers are suffering from health problems related to a difficult birth and all need reassur...

When a new baby cries parents often feel anxious. It’s not easy to work out the cause and find the right solution.Extreme tiredness can make things all the more difficult. In the beginning it is not always easy to recognise whether a baby is hungry, tired, hurt, in need of comfort or bored and it takes time to adapt to the character of your child. This helpful book will answer your questions and provide useful support.Why babies cryRecognising the sounds and...

Anna and Daphne have combined their many years of experience, producing an interesting and well written book based on fact rather than opinion, covering conception to postnatal. Most expecting mothers will not be seen by the NHS until around 12 weeks of pregnancy, and this book provides the advice and reassurance needed during this time. It also features a 'read your week of pregnancy', which offers mothers the opportunity to monitor symptoms that can indicate different things at different...

An incomparable guide to every aspect of caring for an infant during the first year, jam-packed with the expert advice and real-world, mom-to-mom wisdom that makes BabyCenter the world's number-one online parenting resource.First-time moms and dads all share the same concern: Is my baby happy, healthy, and behaving normally? Through extensive research, the trusted editors at BabyCenter, the world's number-one parenting website, have created the ultimate bedside companion for new pa...