Overview
A fully updated edition of this essential guide for new parents with unsettled babies. A revolutionary new approach to caring for your baby from a respected Australian GP. Did you know there are things that you can do to help your baby cry and fuss less? Did you know that many parents' nights are unnecessarily disrupted? Are you longing for a deeper connection with your little one? The first months after a baby's arrival can be exhausting, and attempts at quick fixes are often part of the problem. But a number of obstacles are accidentally put in the way of a healthy night's sleep, and much can be done to help your baby cry less. The Discontented Little Baby Book gives you practical and evidence-based strategies for helping you and your baby get more in sync. Dr Pamela Douglas offers a path that protects your baby's brain development so that your little one can reach his or her full potential. She also offers simple strategies to help you enjoy your baby and live with vitality while facing the challenges of this extraordinary time of life. With real-life stories, advice on dealing with feelings of anxiety and depression, and answers to your questions about reflux, allergies and tongue-tie, The Discontented Little Baby Book is a compassionate revolution in baby care.
Full Product Details
Author: Pamela Douglas
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.70cm
Weight: 0.332kg
ISBN: 9780702265457
ISBN 10: 0702265454
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 20 September 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'An easy-to-read guide ... [Dr Pamela Douglas] dispenses sensible advice.' The Advertiser 'Dr Douglas showcases how to really enjoy early motherhood, while recognising one's inner resilience.' Australian Doctor Magazine 'I would recommend reading it before the arrival of baby.' Medical Observer
Author Information
Dr Pamela Douglas has worked in Australian general practice since 1987, with a special interest in women's health. She is founder of Neuroprotective Developmental Care and the charity Possums & Co. (www.possumsonline.com), which has been transforming new parents' lives since 2011, and is the author of over 30 international publications in the fields of crying baby, breastfeeding, and infant sleep research. Dr Douglas is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Griffith University, and a Senior Lecturer in the Primary Care Clinical Unit at The University of Queensland. She lives in Brisbane, Queensland, and has six adult children and stepchildren, and many grandchildren.
