Becoming a Mother: From Birth to Six Months [Paperback]

Gro Nylander (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 2002

The first moments of motherhood are often the most joyous of a new mother’s life, but being responsible for a precious new baby can also be overwhelming. In BECOMING A MOTHER, internationally renowned Norwegian obstetrician Dr. Gro Nylander explains everything you need to know about being a mom, from your baby’s birth through the first six months. Mixing modern research with personal experience, Dr. Nylander offers sensible, compassionate advice on breast-feeding and nutrition, why babies cry, what new dads experience, bonding with your baby, common illnesses, how to fit in exercise and sex, and child development. With this clear and supportive guide by your side, you’ll know what to expect as a new mom and be better able to handle the unexpected with knowledge, care, and understanding.

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About the Author

Dr. Gro Nylander is chief obstetrician at Rikshospitalet General Hospital in Oslo, Norway. A nursing expert and mother, she heads the Norwegian National Nursing Center and the Council of Nursing. Her video, Breast is Best, has been translated into 30 languages and is used by health practitioners worldwide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Celestial Arts; 1 edition (July 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587611317
• ISBN-13: 978-1587611315
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,374,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly informative - fanstastic read, December 17, 2008

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A. McVeigh (Maine) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Becoming a Mother: From Birth to Six Months (Paperback)

This book made me feel ready to be a first time mom. Great education through others' stories. Very honest about the highs and lows of having a baby and figuring it all out. Felt like this was the "instruction manual" for having children.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, November 7, 2006

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Marilinda Scourtias (Ioannina, Greece) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Becoming a Mother: From Birth to Six Months (Paperback)

This is a must-read for first time moms. A friend gave it to me a month after I gave birth to my first child and I cherished every page. I have bought several copies for friends of mine once they became mothers for the first time. It is very insightful and easy to read. I loved it!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Sensible advice written in endearing language, December 9, 2005

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kattepusen (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming a Mother: From Birth to Six Months (Paperback)

I first read this book in its original language - Norwegian - and I really enjoyed the author's style. Furthemore, it has great illustrations and beautiful black/white photography.

The author, Gro Nylander, is quite famous in Europe as a champion of breast-feeding, and this book covers this topic in great detail without becoming too lecturous.

If I could have only one pregnancy-help book, this would be the one! It would make a very nice gift as well.