The Mind of Your Newborn Baby [Paperback]

David Chamberlain (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 1998

This is the long-awaited tenth-anniversary edition of Dr. Chamberlain's 1988 classic, Babies Remember Birth. In paperback format and enriched with a new last chapter, this book has the potential to revolutionize the way we look at babies, both before and after birth. Part I is filled with "user-friendly" information about the mind and abilities of newborns, as well as a thorough look at their development before birth. Parts II and III present evidence that babies do remember birth and are very much aware of the people around them at that time. Dr. Chamberlain writes compellingly about the newborn's sensitivity, awareness, and vulnerability. He emphasizes the importance and power of the infant-and-parent connection during pregnancy and after birth. When the information in this book becomes common knowledge, we will look at our children with new respect and understanding.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An impressive book which challenges the assumptions we make about babies and impels the reader to look at the newborn child with fresh eyes."
- Sheila Kitzinger, Author of The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Childbirth

"Put a ribbon around this book for every pregnant woman you know, and the earlier the better."
- Audrey DeLaMartre, Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Splendid, delightfully written, and thorough."
- Ashley Montagu

"Parents, doctors, and midwives should be heeding these reports of birth. This book gives an understanding of babies that is essential for adults."
- Arthur Hastings, New Realities

About the Author

Dr. David Chamberlain is a psychologist, President of the Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH), Editor of www.birthpsychology.com, and author of over 30 scholarly publications. He received his Ph.D. from Boston University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books; 3 edition (April 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155643264X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556432644
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could send this book to every parent-to-be, November 8, 1998

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Elisabeth Hallett (Hamilton, MT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mind of Your Newborn Baby (Paperback)

The arrival of this book is great news! This is the long-awaited tenth-anniversary edition of Dr. Chamberlain's 1988 classic, Babies Remember Birth. In paperback format and enriched with a new last chapter, this book has the potential to revolutionize the way we look at babies, both before and after birth. Part I is filled with "user-friendly" information about the mind and abilities of newborns, as well as a thorough look at their development before birth. Parts II and III present evidence that babies do remember birth and are very much aware of the people around them at that time. There are many amazing stories of labor and birth, from the baby's point of view. As Dr. Chamberlain writes, "Birth memories indicate that babies have an identity of their own; their parents don't give it to them. They act mindfully and build experience around a central core of self." The new last chapter is worth the price of the book all by itself. Dr. Chamberlain writes compellingly about the newborn's sensitivity, awareness, and vulnerability. He emphasizes the importance and power of the infant-and-parent connection during pregnancy and after birth. When the information in this book becomes common knowledge, we will look at our children with new respect and understanding.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every expectant and new parent, May 9, 2011

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Treese Morford Deboer (South Dakota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Mind of Your Newborn Baby (Paperback)

This book is incredible! David Chamberlain has put a lot of research info into a concise book to help all levels of readers to understand what their preborn and infant may be learning. The author reviews the research on an infant's abilities, senses, and learning styles, and then presents it in this fascinating book. He discusses how infants in the womb know their parents voices, outside of the womb know their mother's smell, the advantages infants have of close contact with their parents, the importance of communication between the two, and much more. Chamberlain then concludes the book with many personal infant and mother recollections of birth mostly obtained through hypnosis. Life is amazing and you get a new perspective from this book on how important learning is at conception and beyond. Parents should read this for their children's sake.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Leading source on good scientific mind of the infant., January 9, 2007

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Hopeful Mover "Reluctant opinionator" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Mind of Your Newborn Baby (Paperback)

This man has contributed hugely for 30 years. He should be knighted.