Dr Paula's House Calls to Your Newborn [Paperback]

Paula M. Elbirt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 5, 2000

Is there a doctor in your house? There is now! With compassion, common sense, and the wisdom that comes only from experience, Dr. Paula covers baby's first six monthsÑand also Mom's. Packed with checklists, informative illustrations, and good old-fashioned practical advice on everything from the medical to the emotional aspects of caring for a newborn, Dr. Paula's House Calls to Your Newborn will answer all the questions before a new mother can even think to ask them!

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About the Author

Paula Elbirt, M.D., opened her pediatric practice in 1983. She teaches at Mount Sinai/NYU Medical Center and Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where she holds appointments as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics. Dr. Elbirt has contributed articles to Parents, Glamour, and Healthy Kids, and has also appeared as a pediatric consultant on national television. In 1997 she and her husband founded drpaula.com, the only site at which a doctor answers questions posted by parents about their children's health. It receives over three million hits a month and registers 600 new users a week.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (September 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555612555
• ISBN-13: 978-1555612559
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,162,324 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A *MUST* FOR NEW PARENTS!!!, September 12, 2000

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"meredeer" (Lakeland, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dr Paula's House Calls to Your Newborn (Paperback)

When I was pregnant with my first child I spent most of my free time reading about being pregnant. Then I had a baby and realized I hadn't read ANYTHING about being a Mom! Having been a frightened new mother, I was and still am full of questions. To know that I can always turn to this book is a Godsend. Dr.Paula writes like she is talking to me as a person and a friend. I believe that she is a genuine credit to her profession and to all children everywhere. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS EXPECTING THEN YOU HAVE TO GET THIS BOOK! If you only buy one book about newborns-this is the one to buy.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, includes a cd-rom, lists useful websites, December 29, 2001

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A Customer - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dr Paula's House Calls to Your Newborn (Paperback)

Some of the things this book discusses about
The apgar score of a newborn (includes a table)
What a newborn baby looks like
Gives a partial list of a newborn's reflexes
Circumcision
Jaundice
Layette for the 1st 6-8 weeks for baby
Introducting baby and pet
Hygiene and aftercare
Feeding baby
Myths of breastfeeding
Common questions a new mom may have
Developing healthful sleep habits
Sleep tips
Communicating with your baby
Caring for baby's hygeine which includes bathing your baby

Enjoying your baby
What to take with your baby when going out such as running errands
Your baby's health- wellness and illness

5.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward and helpful advice, October 5, 2001

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Hokie Joe (Northern VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dr Paula's House Calls to Your Newborn (Paperback)

Like the previous reviewer, I had not spent a lot of time reading about how to interact with and care for my new baby -- until I picked up this book. I like the author's straightforward descriptions of what to expect when in the hospital and home from the hospital for the first few days and weeks. Dr. Paula walks the reader through a number of issues including feeding, bathing, sleeping and making the transition back to work after the baby is born. The text is interspersed with web site addresses if you need more information on a subject. Finally, the thing I like best about this book is that it is not overly negative in tone like some of the other parenting books I have read. As a first time mom, I consider this an invaluable reference book.