Mi bebé y yo

Overview

Offering solid guidance for mothers and mothers-to-be whose reading skills are limited and who may have limited access to adequate health care, this guide focuses on basics like prenatal care, lifestyle choices, nutritional advice, and a baby’s first few months. This updated edition includes new chapters on parent–newborn interaction; baby’s health, feeding, and safety; a more positive approach to breastfeeding; and current recommendations on immunizations, SIDS, and antibiotics. Checklists, a glossary, and a list of additional resources round out this invaluable book. Ofreciendo ayuda para madres y futuras madres con poca habilidad de lectura y con acceso limitado a cuidado médico adecuado, esta guía se concentra en temas básicos como el cuidado prenatal, estilos de vida, consejos de nutrición y los primeros meses de vida. Esta edición incluye capítulos sobre la interacción entre el bebe y sus padres; la salud, el cuidado y la alimentación del bebe; una nueva perspectiva del amamantamiento y recomendaciones corrientes para las inmunizaciones, SMIS y los antibióticos. Un glosario y una lista de recursos adicionales también están incluidos.

Reviews

"In our review of prenatal education materials, we have found Baby & Me to be the most useful basic guide for a widely diverse audience. We chose it for ParaNatal Care of America's program and I have never regretted that decision."  —Dan Wigart, chairman, ParaNatal Care of America

Author Biography

Deborah D. Stewart is a health professional and an advocate for children's safety. She spent time in the Peace Corps and with Planned Parenthood, working in family planning and nutrition for both organizations. She lives in Seattle.