Becoming a Mother: From Birth to Six Months

by Gro Nylander

The first moments of motherhood are often the most joyous of a new mother’s life, but being responsible for a precious new baby can also be overwhelming. In BECOMING A MOTHER, internationally renowned Norwegian obstetrician Dr. Gro Nylander explains everything you need to know about being a mom, from your baby’s birth through the first six months. Mixing modern research with personal experience, Dr. Nylander offers sensible, compassionate advice on breast-feeding and nutrition, why babies cry, what new dads experience, bonding with your baby, common illnesses, how to fit in exercise and sex, and child development. With this clear and supportive guide by your side, you’ll know what to expect as a new mom and be better able to handle the unexpected with knowledge, care, and understanding.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

272 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

Reviews

[Sonja Shaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book at the recommendation of the instructor at my birth class, and really enjoyed it. She gives her perspective as a doctor, mother and breastfeeding advocate. The book is encouraging, with tips for overcoming common hurdles (especially related to breastfeeding, but also other topics), and she bases her most of her recommendations on research findings, and experience. I also appreciated that she has a sense of humor and told lots of stories, which made it easy to read as well.

[Audrey Camp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of all the you-must-read-this books I've received from mama friends during my pregnancy, this one has easily been my favorite. A straight-forward style and plenty of sound (cited) information make it an easy read, and I know I'll return to it for advice over my first year as a mom, too.

[Colleen · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is basically a promotion of breast feeding. They barely cover any other topics,and when they do, it ultimately comes back to breast feeding.

[Laurel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not your typical pregnancy book, but one that everyone who wants children or is pregnant should DEFINITELY read!