Updated with new baby-care research, the second edition of Newborn 101 answers your most urgent questions around the clock with advice from expert baby nurses.
Pregnancy, childbirth, and your baby’s first months are some of the most cherished parts of parenthood—but they can also be nerve-wracking, especially for new parents. Carole Kramer Arsenault has spent the last two decades helping parents, both as a longtime pediatric nurse and as the founder of the most highly regarded baby-care service in New England. From the first trimester to the “fourth” (baby’s crucial first three months), Arsenault and her team of nurses and doulas have seen it all.
In this expanded second edition, Carole shares updated research in the field of newborn care, including:
- Advice from postpartum doulas about caring for your body and mind after childbirth, including guidelines for creating your “postpartum village”
- Updated recommendations for infant-care products, including car seats, pajamas, and changing stations
- New medical guidelines for what to eat during pregnancy, and what to feed your newborn
- Expanded sections on sleep, screen time for babies, and pain medications for childbirth
Expert care is hard to come by—now you can enjoy the most precious moments with your newborn with this handy guide to everything from bath time to breastfeeding at your fingertips.
“Carole Arsenault’s new book, [Newborn 101], may look like your typical guide to pregnancy and baby care, but it’s not. It’s better, filled with well-researched tips from a professional who is also an experienced mom, tips that you probably have not heard before.”—baystateparent magazine
“[Newborn 101] is chock-full of the kind of practical and helpful information that only an insider like Carole Arsenault would know. This book contains everything a couple needs to prepare for the adventure of labor and birth.”—Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom
“The stack of books available on breastfeeding, pregnancy, and postpartum can be overwhelming. Carole Arsenault covers all these topics and then some—including prenatal exercise and nutrition, choosing a pediatrician, raising a ‘green baby,’ and more. The Q&A format and highlighted Baby Nurse Tips make this book fun to read and easy to use. I’m making [Newborn 101] my number one must-read book for new parents!”—Tamara Jessiman, Certified Nurse Midwife, Mount Auburn Hospital
“Birthing and caring for a baby is a transformative experience, and [Newborn 101] helps new families make their way with confidence. It’s highly readable—and packed with insightful and helpful Q&As, lists, and tips.”—Johanna Myers McChesney, cofounder and CEO of Isis Parenting, Inc.
