A New Mother's Care Guide Set (3 Books) (Paperback)

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Book 1: The Pregnancy Care Guide is designed to give you helpful information for the journey through pregnancy, into parenthood. It gives you tips on how to feel your best and how mother and baby grow month-by-month. It covers things you need to know about getting the medical care you need, common tests and what they tell you, and what mothers need to know about good pregnancy health and the delivery of baby. It has lots of tips on planning for baby's arrival. Space is provided for you to record notes about doctor visits and test results.

Book 2: Once baby arrives, the Mother-Baby Care Guide gives a new mother the confidence she needs to take an active role in her own and her baby's care. Starting in the hospital, it helps new parents get to know the newest member of the family. It has useful tips on care for mom and baby the first few weeks at home, including the basics of breast- and bottle-feeding. Special tips are offered on helping siblings adjust and community services for new families.

Book 3: The Breastfeeding Care Guide is designed to help breastfeeding mothers succeed. It gives detailed information mothers need right away to get started. It guides mothers through experiences they are likely to have at home, from what to expect in baby's diapers to how to use a breast pump. It has lots of tips on preventing sore nipples and how to identify the cause. A section on mother's health talks about diet and exercise.

These handbooks are easy-to-read, written in a friendly, informational tone. Easy-to-reference with tabs, frequent subheads for scanning, illustrations. And easy-to-carry since the handy 8½ x 5½ size fits in purse or diaper bag.

The publisher also offers customized versions of these books to health providers who order in large quantities.

About the Author
Mary Anne Arnold works with health providers to develop credible, easy-to-understand health information for women and their families. The country’s leading medical schools, community hospitals, public health departments, and health insurance companies use her materials as handouts for the families they serve. That work is now being made available to the public.