The New Mom's Companion [Paperback]

Debra Gilbert Rosenberg (Author), Mary Sue Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2003

How many ways will your life change once Baby arrives?

The New Mom's Companion has the answers to all the doubts, concerns and questions that come up during this most important time in a woman's life.

Questions include:
--Can I still be a good mother when I feel so frustrated and still want so much for myself?
--Why do I feel almost invisible now that I'm a mother?
--Will stretch marks ever go away?
--Are there things I should be doing that I might not know about?
--How can I choose between part-time work and full-time work?
--Why are my husband and I arguing over who has the harder day?
--Is breast-feeding supposed to hurt?
--Is it possible that my in-laws and my parents are competing for "favorite grandparents" status?
--Whenever we get together, my friends always compare whose baby is doing best. Can I socialize with them without all the comparisons?
--How do I stay organized?

Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this indispensable guide for the new mom, plus solutions to ease your transition to motherhood:
--birth and bonding
--adjusting to your new identity
--physical changes after pregnancy
--practical concerns
--going back to work (or not)
--changes in your relationships

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Debra Gilbert Rosenberg is a licensed clinical social worker and the mother of three children. Since earning her master's degree in 1980 from the University of Chicago, she has been a psychotherapist working with individuals and families. In addition, she develops and presents workshops and lectures on parenting issues and teaches sociology courses on the college level. For the past thirteen years she has been running a discussion/support group for new mothers. Rosenberg lives in Oak Park, Illinois, with her husband, Alan, and their children Jill, Lynn, and Mark.

Mary Susan Miller, Ph.D., is a specialist in Parent Education. She has written nine books on family issues and education, and has written a regular column for Ladies' Home Journal for seven years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. (April 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402200145
• ISBN-13: 978-1402200144
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,410,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where Have You Been?, September 14, 2003

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T. K. Harrison "love books" (Smithfield, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Mom's Companion (Paperback)

I cannot believe I had to endure the pregnancies and births of four children before someone wrote this book! The New Mom's Companion: Care for Yourself While You Care for Your Newborn is an amazing book that speaks directly to a new mom, and about practically ALL of the questions and dilemmas that a new mom has to endure! Wait, it really speaks to ANY mom! I have to admit that I quickly studied the "in-law" questions, to make sure I wasn't off my rocker for some of the concerns I had (and still have) about my ability to be a good mom, despite what the other side of our family thinks! The authors of The New Mom's Companion: Care for Yourself While You Care for Your Newborn have taken great care to respond to the many questions highlighted in this book, putting a positive light on some very emotional and misunderstood feelings of a new mom. We are pampered and doted on while we are pregnant, yet the minute the baby arrives, moms seem to lose their identity and their value. The New Mom's Companion: Care for Yourself While You Care for Your Newborn brings self-worth back to the woman, who just happens to be a mom!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for new mothers, August 26, 2005

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C. Adams (Elmhurst, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The New Mom's Companion (Paperback)

As a family therapist and teacher, I thought I was quite prepared to become a mother. In reality, I was overwhelmed by the abrupt changes in my life after having a baby. This book addressed my concerns in a caring, supportive and nonjudgmental way. It discussed issues that I had difficulty verbalizing, and it normalized my early experiences of motherhood. This is my top pick for every new mother - it is my staple gift at every baby shower!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indespensible!, July 18, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The New Mom's Companion (Paperback)

When I had my son, everything about my life changed. Debra Rosenberg's book helped me make sense of it all--my moods, my body, what to do about my work. All of a sudden, my relationships with some of my friends and my parents/in-laws were different. Reading The New Mom's Companion helped me understand and manage those changes. So much of what Rosenberg writes about is glossed over in other new mom's books. Reading The New Mom's Companion was a breath of fresh air and a great relief. I highly recommend it. A great baby shower present!