From First Kicks to First Steps : Nurturing Your Baby's Development from Pregnancy Through the First Year of Life [Paperback]

Alan Greene (Author), Alan Greene (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Innovative ways parents can nurture their child's development even before birth

Most expectant parents can't wait to get to know the mysterious little person who will be arriving. Now parents can find out what's really going on in there and start nurturing their baby's development during pregnancy with the help of From First Kicks to First Steps.

Beautifully written by a pioneering pediatrician, this groundbreaking book focuses on the transition between pregnancy and the first year to help parents give their baby the very best start in life. Dr. Alan Greene answers such common parental concerns as:

• Do babies dream before birth?
• What can parents do during pregnancy to help their babies later in life?
• Can babies become better sleepers even before they're born?
• Does taking fluoride help or hurt?
• And much more!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Dr. Greene bridges the gap between pregnancy and baby's first year by introducing you to your baby long before your little one arrives in your arms

"I think my late husband, Dr. Spock, would be proud of Dr. Greene's work and his contribution to parenting. And especially he would honor Dr. Greene's relationships with his readers both online and in print."
--Mary Morgan, founder, Dr. Spock Company, and coproducer of Baby and Child Care by Dr. Spock

"This book should be in the hands of all parents. Dr. Greene, a practicing pediatrician, provides lucid, helpful information which answers the questions parents have about their new babies. I am delighted with the contributions Dr. Greene is making to the education of parents."
--Julius B. Richmond, M.D., John D. MacArthur Professor of Health Policy Emeritus, Harvard Medical School and former U.S. Surgeon-General

"From First Kicks to First Steps is the "operating manual" that parents have been waiting for, with authoritative, easy, and practical advice for all parents and parents-to-be."
--Linda Neuhauser, DrPH, Clinical Professor of Community Health and Human Development, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley

"I wish I could write a prescription for this book for each new parent!"
--Donnica L. Moore, M.D., president, DrDonnica.com and president, Sapphire Women's Health Group

Already a trusted source of advice for millions of parents through his popular childcare website, Dr. Greene answers all your questions from your pregnancy through your baby's first birthday, including:

• Does a fetus dream? Yes, as early as 26 weeks after conception.
• How can I get my child to like vegetables? You can start teaching your child to enjoy vegetables with what you eat during pregnancy and while breastfeeding!
• How soon can I get my baby to sleep through the night? You can start to get your baby accustomed to nighttime sleep while still in the womb.

About the Author

Alan Greene, M.D., is a pediatrician at the Children's Hospital at Stanford University and the creator of the popular website, DrGreene.com, for which Intel honored him as "The Children's Health Hero of the Internet." His work is regularly featured in national print and he has appeared on national television. He lives in Northern California and has four children of his own.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071427864
• ISBN-13: 978-0071427869
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,147,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alan Greene, MD is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, the President of the Society for Participatory Medicine, on the board of directors of Healthy Child Healthy World and the Organic Center. He is the author of many popular health and parenting books including Raising Baby Green and Feeding Baby Green. He has been featured in the New York Times and has appeared on CNN, The TODAY Show, Good Morning America - NOW, and NBC Evening News. Dr. Greene was honored as one of "the 100 most creative and influential innovators working in health care today" and was named the Children's Health Hero of the Internet by Intel. He is the Founder of the pioneering consumer health Web site DrGreene.com that has touched millions of lives since its inception in 1995.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on pregnancy and the first year of your baby! Look no furthur., September 12, 2006

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J. Lee "beanies' mommy" (OC, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From First Kicks to First Steps : Nurturing Your Baby's Development from Pregnancy Through the First Year of Life (Paperback)

We're expecting our third child and I picked up this book because I liked the title. I figured almost two years worth of information in one book would be nice since we already kind of know about preganacy and the baby's first year. I wouldn't have to read too much with my busy schedule and maybe get one or two good tips I didn't get before. Was I wrong!

This book is not thin, total 317 pages. And yet, it reads so easy and fast (even considering my first language is not English). As I was reading this book, I was amazed how much information this book is packed with! This book covers not only the generic facts on how your baby grows, but also suggests what you can do as parent(s). It also has many wonderful photos.

Dr. Greene covers physical stuff such as nutrition, but also covers how you act and think may affect your baby. He also covers in detail how the baby develops - very informative and I had to read several passages to my husband. His respect and love for the life also can be felt throughout the book which also increased my own respect, awe, wonder, and love for our third baby.

I love to read and I've skimmed through many books on pregnancy, but this one is the best one and I am reading this thoroughly. This is like an all the best books on pregnancy and first year combined in one!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous read and resource, August 27, 2004

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Dana L. Weintraub (Menlo Park, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From First Kicks to First Steps : Nurturing Your Baby's Development from Pregnancy Through the First Year of Life (Paperback)

First Kicks to First Steps is a fabulous read and resource for all parents. Dr. Greene not only shares his expertise on "what" to do to give our children the best start, but shares the "why." As a mother and pediatrician, I appreciated Dr. Greene's eloquent writing, thoughtful insights, and humorous stories. I enjoyed every page and look forward to sharing it with family and friends.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For a Parent By a parent, January 21, 2005

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Teriena L. Smith "dustyteri" (Cobble Hill, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From First Kicks to First Steps : Nurturing Your Baby's Development from Pregnancy Through the First Year of Life (Paperback)

Once I got into Dr.Greene's Book I quickly realized this was a really special book, I was most of the way thru it before i remembered it was susposed to be a dry parenting book. From First Kicks To First Steps was an easy read with many of relevent up to date ideas.
I loved the fact that it is apparent the good doctor really knows what he is talking about, everything from the pro's and con's of disposable vs. cloth diapers to vitamin care for healthy moms to be.
The photo's scattered throughout were beautiful and thought provoking.
In Conclusion, I am really impressed that Dr.Greene's book really seemed to be written for the real mother, this book is indeed my story.