Help! I’m A New Mom: A First-Time Mother’s Guide to Mastering Newborn Care and Postpartum Recovery

by Jocelyn Goodwin

You know it’s going to be a magical experience, but you’re feeling both exhilarated and scared. You’ve been looking forward to this moment for as long as you can remember, but now that it's drawing nearer, you’re getting nervous. Maybe you’ve looked through countless websites on motherhood, but your research is becoming more overwhelming than helpful. Don’t you are not alone! Every first-time mom is afraid that they aren’t ready, that they aren’t prepared for this new phase of life. They doubt their capabilities, and question whether they are going to be good enough. It’s not surprising. You’re facing the unknown with all sorts of unrealistic expectations, mistruths, and a highlight reel from the other parents you know. It’s very easy to feel like you’re going to do things wrong, or like you’re already doing things wrong. You need a one-stop shop that will tell you what normal newborn behavior is really like and how best to care for yourself and your little one. In Help! I’m A New Mom you’ll find exactly a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to help you through the first six months of your baby’s life. Whether you already have some knowledge or you’re starting from scratch, this is the perfect chance to learn the ins and outs of newborn behavior and put those overwhelming feelings behind you. In this practical parenting guide, you will And much more. Being a new mom can feel scary, but it doesn’t need to be! While you’re going to face a lot of challenges, this will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Don’t wait until you're drowning in the chaos of having a newborn. Get the knowledge you need to thrive. It’s time to walk into motherhood feeling cool, calm, and collected.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

234 pages, Hardcover

Published November 20, 2022

Reviews

[Ashley Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a new mom and I finished this book without getting bored, all the information I needed in a way that wouldn’t bore me to sleep A+! I’m always going back to look something up when I need help. Life saver thank you.

[Sade Zabala · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a nifty little handbook about the basics. it was a tad american-centric in some parts, i.e., healthcare insurance, labor protocols at hospitals, etc., rendering such advice essentially useless if you don’t live in america. the structure is also a bit messy and didn’t make sense to me. i do appreciate the idea of being able to reference back to the book as needed.

[Jeremy Perrotta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my wife's bible! She read it in a few days and refers back to it constantly. It has calmed her nerves and provides practical guidance on how to care for a newborn and the most common challenges you will face. When we are struggling with sleep or feeding, my wife will read me passages, and you can tell that this author/mom gets it. Her advice is realistic, level-headed, and exactly what you need to hear. She has done extensive research and lays out the facts, but at the same time leaves room for everyone's individual experience. We would have been completely lost if my wife hadn't read this book. She constantly says it has everything in it that no one else tells you.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a short, sweet rundown of what to expect immediately following and for the first six months of raising a newborn. I loved how easy to digest it was and how candid the author is. She provides necessary disclaimers while also presenting evidence-based information about newborn development.

There is so much noise in the parenting sphere that I have really tried to steer clear of most parenting books, but this book was more mom centric rather than baby centered, so I enjoyed reading it from that perspective!

4/5⭐️

[Mariel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I started reading this book back in my second trimester and have slowly read a few bags leading up to now. I’m 34 weeks and this book was such a nice and realistic encouragement into what to kind of expect from motherhood. One of my biggest anxieties in becoming a new mom is what feels like “losing” time with my husband. This book had a whole section on ideas and ways to stay connect when baby arrives.
Overall a great and easy read, I read it as an ebook but I will definitely be ordering a physical copy to have on hand for reference.

[Holly A Sowinski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just what I was looking for as a clueless new mom! Started reading right when my lil bebe was born and it was perfect timing. It was so helpful to read that my experience was not isolated (and was actually extremely common - misery loves company!). Gave me a realistic view of what to expect in early newborn weeks and beyond.

[Joshua Rex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overview of a lot of what you need to know for the first 12 months, chapter 8 illness and first aid is helpful. Author seems to look down on systems I think are effective, such as eat play sleep and feeding schedules

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow I needed this

Very thankful I found this book when I did! Read on kindle unlimited and gonna buy a hard copy to keep on hand. Great information, easy to understand, and kind delivery

[Katelynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great overall guide and reference for the future. Most of this was covered in our newborn class, but I enjoy knowing I have this as a reference just in case.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the chapters says it's a month by month guide on common developments. However, it goes by weeks instead of months. Other than that, I found the book very helpful!

[Veena Shelvankar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and practical read 😊
Was realistic and to the point on various topics that is true for a new mom .

[Lauren Ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was incredibly helpful and eased my mind as a new mom. It seemed like every time I started listening to it again it would answer a question or worry I was having!

[Chelsea Medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read and very helpful! Everything was digestible and it started great conversations with my partner. This book was gifted to me and I suggest it as a great alternative to unsolicited advice.