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How many ways will your life change once Baby arrives?
The New Mom's Companion has the answers to all the doubts, concerns and questions that come up during this most important time in a woman's life.
Questions include:
--Can I still be a good mother when I feel so frustrated and still want so much for myself?
--Why do I feel almost invisible now that I'm a mother?
--Will stretch marks ever go away?
--Are there things I should be doing that I might not know about?
--How can I choose between part-time work and full-time work?
--Why are my husband and I arguing over who has the harder day?
--Is breast-feeding supposed to hurt?
--Is it possible that my in-laws and my parents are competing for favorite grandparents status?
--Whenever we get together, my friends always compare whose baby is doing best. Can I socialize with them without all the comparisons?
--How do I stay organized?
Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this indispensable guide for the new mom, plus solutions to ease your transition to motherhood:
--birth and bonding
--adjusting to your new identity
--physical changes after pregnancy
--practical concerns
--going back to work (or not)
--changes in your relationships
Synopsis
How to Stay Yourself When Everything Else Changes
Table of Contents
Emotional ups and downs -- Physical changes -- Practical matters -- Going back to work vs. staying at home -- The marriage -- Extended family -- Your social life.