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Product Identifiers

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-101557043175

ISBN-139781557043177

eBay Product ID (ePID)767227

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleMothering the New Mother : Women's Feelings and Needs after Childbirth: a Support and Resource Guide

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAbuse / Child Abuse, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Pregnancy & Childbirth, Parenting / Motherhood, Life Stages / Infants & Toddlers

Publication Year2000

IllustratorYes

FeaturesRevised

GenreFamily & Relationships, Political Science, Health & Fitness

AuthorSally Placksin

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight14.7 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN98-009194

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal306.874/3

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisYou don't have to be alone. Share the experiences, successes, and struggles of many other women before and after childbirth in this all-in-one mothercare guide about family, work, the baby (or second or third baby), and you. Includes checklists, plan-ahead suggestions, questionnaires, and much more. Drawn from three years of research, the author's own experience, and the candid recollections of many mothers--married and single, birth and adoptive, older and younger-- the nine chapters in this comprehensive guide cover all aspects of the postpartum experience, including: what the new mom should expect when she goes home what postpartum is and how long it lasts where to find breastfeeding help how to ask for help the new mom's home-care options realistic going-back-to-work options how to relieve the isolation of at-home mothering what to say (and not to say) to family members and much more, For the expectant and new mom, freshly updated and designed, this acclaimed all-in-one support guide focuses on all aspects of the postpartum experience. The nine chapters in this comprehensive guide include resources, networks, information, stories, and advice to nurture, validate, and empower the new mother, whether she is having her first baby or her third. Among the subjects covered are: what to expect when you go home; what is this period called "postpartum" and how long does it last; where to find breastfeeding help; how to ask for help; homecare options; what are realistic going-back-to-work options; how to relieve the isolation of at-home mothers; what to say (and not to say) to family members. Drawn from three years of research and the author's own experience, each chapter is filled with the practical suggestions and hands-on solutions provided by doctors, nurses, midwives, other caregivers, policymakers, and over 100 new mothers. Also included are many real-life stories told by women in their own voices; checklists; a prenatal and postpartum questionnaire to help assess and plan needs; reading lists; resource listings; and a separate chapter for second-, third-, or more-time moms.

LC Classification NumberHQ759.P56 2000