Unlike other baby guides, this book is written in an honest, friendly and down-to-earth style that mums can relate toWritten by the author of best-selling Pregnancy for Modern Girls which sells hundreds of copies per monthOffers a balanced approach to being a new mumNationwide PR campaign targeting parenting press and the broadsheets
First-time Mum is the most refreshing, honest and reassuring guide that every mum must have to help them survive and enjoy their baby's first year. Brimming with practical advice, this handy book tells mums all they need to know, from how to change a nappy and deal with crying to how to cope with being a mum.

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Why wont my baby stop crying? Will I ever lose this baby weight? How can I get a decent nights sleep? Who am I - Help?! A new baby doesnt come with an instruction manual but it feels like it should! It can be utterly terrifying when you bring your baby home for the first time, and nothing quite prepares you for the joys (and sometimes, horrors!) yet to come. First-time Mum addresses all your worries and gives you the practical advice you need to start coping wonderfully with a new bundle of life at home, including advice on how to: Bond and play with your baby (the fun bits) Cope with tiredness and feeling like the living dead Identify your babys cries and stop tears Feed your baby and make sure he/she is happy and healthy Adapt and cope with life at home and the (sometimes) dreaded return to work! Understand your emotions and the change in mum/dad relationships