Publisher's Synopsis
YOUR FIRST BABY - AND HOW TO SURVIVE IT is a survival guide for first time parents, especially those with demanding jobs and lifestyles. It takes over where pregnancy books stop and before child care books begin. It focuses on parents and is packed full of advice on how to become a confident parent while overcoming the hurdles of first time feeding, changing, coping with constant crying as well as providing clear information on the development of new babies. Practical guidance on planning ahead; looking after yourself as well as the baby; returning to work; when and when not to panic, is also included. Drawing on the experiences of over 3000 mothers - and -fathers - with new babies this is an authoritative and welcome guide which is both reassuring and fun to read.
