What to Expect .............................................................................................................. 3 – 4
Physical Recovery ......................................................................................................... 5 – 6
Cesarean Recovery ............................................................................................................. 7
Speeding Recovery ............................................................................................................ 8
Baby Blues ............................................................................................................................ 9
Mental Health .................................................................................................................... 10
Postpartum Wellness ...................................................................................................... 11
Fitness ................................................................................................................................. 12
Sex After Childbirth ....................................................................................................... 13
The End of Postpartum .................................................................................................. 14
Newborn Health ...................................................................... 16 – 23
The Magic Hour ............................................................................................................... 16
Procedures ................................................................................................................. 17 – 19
Circumcision ...................................................................................................................... 20
Jaundice .............................................................................................................................. 21
Health Concerns ............................................................................................................... 22
NICU .................................................................................................................................... 23
Newborn Appearance and Abilities ......................................... 24 – 30
A First Look ....................................................................................................................... 24
Appearance ............................................................................................................... 25 – 27
Reflexes .............................................................................................................................. 28
Senses .......................................................................................................................... 29 – 30
Caring for Your Newborn ....................................................... 31 – 52
Newborn Needs ................................................................................................................ 31
Hunger Cues ...................................................................................................................... 32
Introduction to Breastfeeding ..................................................................................... 33
Bottle-Feeding .................................................................................................................. 34
Using Formula ................................................................................................................... 35
Sleep ............................................................................................................................ 36 – 37
Why Babies Cry ......................................................................................................... 38 – 39
Colic .................................................................................................................................... 40
Soothing Checklist ........................................................................................................... 41