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

by Alan Greene (Author), Alan Greene (Author) "The world will never be the same!..." (more)
Key Phrases: sticky mittens, most prenatal vitamins, tummy time, United States, San Francisco, Marshall Klaus (more...)

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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!

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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.

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Product Details

Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (September 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071427864
ISBN-13: 978-0071427869
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The world will never be the same! Read the first page

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sticky mittens, most prenatal vitamins, tummy time, quiet alert state, egg cysts, nursing moms, sleep waves, blue genes, brown gene, uncircumcised penis

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United States, San Francisco, Marshall Klaus, Setting the Stage, British Medical Journal, New England Journal of Medicine

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Human Embryology by William J. Larsen on 11 pages
From Conception to Birth by Alexander Tsiaras on 10 pages
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The Amazing Newborn by Marshall H. Klaus on 6 pages
Obstetrics: Normal and Problem Pregnancies by Steven G. Gabbe MD on 5 pages

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

By	Dana L. Weintraub (Menlo Park, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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

By	J. Lee "beanies' mommy" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

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

By	Teriena L. Smith "dustyteri" (Cobble Hill, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a Great Book!
Dr. Greene's book is an easy read and is full of very useful information for the entire pregnancy and the baby's first year. It makes a great gift for expectant mothers.

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Although I read this book late in my pregnancy, I would recommend it to any expecting parents! I thought that his insight was more direct (and aligned to my own personal... Read more

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Superb book. A must read for current and future parents. Lots of play with lots of meaning.

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5.0 out of 5 stars such a fun book.
Really enjoy reading this book.Lots of informations are provided for parents-to-be. And the best part is,this book is really easy to go through. Like it very much.

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