Newborn 101

National Parenting Publications Gold Award Winner

Ever wish you could have a baby nurse at home to answer your most urgent questions around the clock? Now you *can!*

Carole Kramer Arsenault has spent the last two decades helping parents through pregnancy, labor, and all of their new responsibilities once baby comes home--both as a longtime pediatric nurse, and as the founder of the most highly regarded baby-care service in New England. From the first trimester to the "fourth" (baby's crucial first three months), Arsenault and her team of professional nurses have seen it all. Now, they share their expert advice on:

Preparing your home, including safety tips and must-have supplies

Easing through labor, whether at home or in a hospital

Breastfeeding how-tos, flexible feeding schedules, and common concerns

Baby's essential first days and weeks, and the milestones in between

Welcoming multiples and caring for preterm babies

Techniques for soothing baby to sleep

Postpartum self-care and getting back to your routine