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Oh Baby! A Mom's Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year: Because Moms Need a Little TLC, Too!
You read all the birthing books, took the Lamaze classes, and made it through labor (mostly) unscathed, but now the baby is home—and it’s a whole new ballgame!
There are plenty of books and resources about how to properly care for your new baby, but what about caring for yourself? Maria Lianos-Carbone, founder of AMotherWorld.com, outlines the “proper care and feeding” of mothers during their baby’s first year with humor and honesty. From the physical and emotional changes a new mom will undergo to rekindling intimacy with her partner, Oh Baby! Mom’s Survival Guide for the First Year keeps the focus on moms—because you can’t draw water (or breastmilk, for that matter) from an empty well. Maria's straight-talking, no-nonsense approach will give new moms everything they need to survive as they embark on the journey of motherhood.
There are plenty of books and resources about how to properly care for your new baby, but what about caring for yourself? Maria Lianos-Carbone, founder of AMotherWorld.com, outlines the “proper care and feeding” of mothers during their baby’s first year with humor and honesty. From the physical and emotional changes a new mom will undergo to rekindling intimacy with her partner, Oh Baby! Mom’s Survival Guide for the First Year keeps the focus on moms—because you can’t draw water (or breastmilk, for that matter) from an empty well. Maria's straight-talking, no-nonsense approach will give new moms everything they need to survive as they embark on the journey of motherhood.
256 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2016
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September 24, 2018
Any of you who ever had a baby, likely went home clueless. If you didn’t then you had a mother, sister or friend who was there to help you out and likely that left you with some hard feelings. The act of motherhood is an overwhelming task, and dare I say it; it is akin to getting superpowers. But, Maria Lianos-Carbone wrote a book for new mothers that take the guesswork out of what to do. Grab your burp cloths guys; it’s time for a review of “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the first year” by Maria Lianos-Carbone.
Opinion
Full disclosure guys, I was given an ARC by Maria, and Book Tasters helped me find her. Now, I haven’t had a newborn child of my own in my arms for about five years now, but that’s okay. I do have a lot of memories of what I went through both times I had brought home a bundle of joy, and they were different but also similar.
Having a baby is rough, and once said baby is out, caring for that baby in the first year is also just as harsh. The difference is, they can move, and you are not a protective bubble anymore.
Maria did this amazing thing with the book and wrote the chapters in order of where it comes in. Everything is cared for in time order, not in definition order. There is another book about “Expecting” that I’m sure we all have read, but I found condescending. I like the logic. That book read to me like an overwhelming, good intentioned mother who was trying to tell me what I was doing wrong. Maria doesn’t do that in this book.
Instead, she goes over every topic as it comes up and what your options are. That is so much better. I wish with all my heart I had this book when my daughter was born. Some things were INSANE about my after-care, and I had to get over it.
Here are just a few things that I loved about the book:
• Cabbage is very helpful when your chest is sore. I didn’t know that, but I wish I had.
• The formula that is chilled in the fridge should only be there for 24 hours, don’t make up a ton of bottles for the week. (I learned this, but the book would have saved me some trouble.)
• Every mom is different when it comes to guests after having a baby, and it’s is plenty okay to tell people no you don’t want them there, as much as it is to invite the world in.
• What happens at the first doctor’s appointment? Maria spells it out beautifully. That was a big lesson for me, both times, and Maria could have saved me some frustration.
• Postpartum is a real bitch, and Insomnia is part of it. I wish someone had told me that. I had insomnia like Al Pacino in Alaska. It was bad.
• There is a thing called “Depleted Mom Syndrome,” and I wish someone had told me about that.
Look there are tons in this book. If I list everything, it will get tedious.
What I want to make very clear here is, I am reading this book like an armchair QB. My qualifications I am a veteran mother of 2 lovely children, one who is Autistic and one who is as normal as peach pie, but both who I love. Both of my kids are my heart and I love them for their similarities and differences. If I had this book ahead of time, I think things would have made a lot more sense to me, and I would have had a better time.
Maria deserves kudos for writing this and putting into words what I had in my head accumulated after two kids. Also, Maria wrote her baby a note. It is precious, and I cried. No joke this is such a great read.
Score
For a how-to book, for a book for new mothers, this gets a perfect score. I have no problems AT ALL with this book. It reads like a dream; it’s perfect. If you know a mother, who is about to have a baby, get her this book. If you are a mom who is a logical person and enjoys your facts but doesn’t enjoy being chastised, get this book.
100/100 folks. No joke it’s just that good!
Opinion
Full disclosure guys, I was given an ARC by Maria, and Book Tasters helped me find her. Now, I haven’t had a newborn child of my own in my arms for about five years now, but that’s okay. I do have a lot of memories of what I went through both times I had brought home a bundle of joy, and they were different but also similar.
Having a baby is rough, and once said baby is out, caring for that baby in the first year is also just as harsh. The difference is, they can move, and you are not a protective bubble anymore.
Maria did this amazing thing with the book and wrote the chapters in order of where it comes in. Everything is cared for in time order, not in definition order. There is another book about “Expecting” that I’m sure we all have read, but I found condescending. I like the logic. That book read to me like an overwhelming, good intentioned mother who was trying to tell me what I was doing wrong. Maria doesn’t do that in this book.
Instead, she goes over every topic as it comes up and what your options are. That is so much better. I wish with all my heart I had this book when my daughter was born. Some things were INSANE about my after-care, and I had to get over it.
Here are just a few things that I loved about the book:
• Cabbage is very helpful when your chest is sore. I didn’t know that, but I wish I had.
• The formula that is chilled in the fridge should only be there for 24 hours, don’t make up a ton of bottles for the week. (I learned this, but the book would have saved me some trouble.)
• Every mom is different when it comes to guests after having a baby, and it’s is plenty okay to tell people no you don’t want them there, as much as it is to invite the world in.
• What happens at the first doctor’s appointment? Maria spells it out beautifully. That was a big lesson for me, both times, and Maria could have saved me some frustration.
• Postpartum is a real bitch, and Insomnia is part of it. I wish someone had told me that. I had insomnia like Al Pacino in Alaska. It was bad.
• There is a thing called “Depleted Mom Syndrome,” and I wish someone had told me about that.
Look there are tons in this book. If I list everything, it will get tedious.
What I want to make very clear here is, I am reading this book like an armchair QB. My qualifications I am a veteran mother of 2 lovely children, one who is Autistic and one who is as normal as peach pie, but both who I love. Both of my kids are my heart and I love them for their similarities and differences. If I had this book ahead of time, I think things would have made a lot more sense to me, and I would have had a better time.
Maria deserves kudos for writing this and putting into words what I had in my head accumulated after two kids. Also, Maria wrote her baby a note. It is precious, and I cried. No joke this is such a great read.
Score
For a how-to book, for a book for new mothers, this gets a perfect score. I have no problems AT ALL with this book. It reads like a dream; it’s perfect. If you know a mother, who is about to have a baby, get her this book. If you are a mom who is a logical person and enjoys your facts but doesn’t enjoy being chastised, get this book.
100/100 folks. No joke it’s just that good!
November 9, 2018
Before having my first child I read a couple of parenting books that really didn't help me. I found them condescending, patronising and restrictive. Now as a mother of three, my best advice to new mums is - don't listen to advice (unless it's asked for), and get yourself a copy of Maria's book! Filled with practical tips on what to do in the first few days and months after baby is born, detailed lists about what you will need, and completely honest discussions about how you might feel mentally and emotionally, this book is a wonderful, non-judgmental guide to the first year of motherhood. The emphasis on taking care of YOURSELF rather than just discussing the needs of the baby is a welcome change to most parenting books and highlights an important point about motherhood that is often overlooked: the fact that the mother's welfare is vital to ensuring the health and happiness of both mother and baby. An excellent read and would make a great gift for any new mums!
September 5, 2018
I wish I'd had this books during my children's' first years. The tone is that of a confidant or good friend giving wise advice in a considerate way that is easy to hear when things are going completely sideways. Her sense of humor is so needed in this trying time of new parenthood. It is truly a must read for new parents. Honest accounts and tips for babies first years. Truly reassuring in a time when it is most needed.
March 1, 2018
Maria writes like a big sister or best girlfriend with wise advice and a sense of humor. Must have for every new mom!
May 28, 2020
Was given this book by a friend, and WOW!
What an informative and encouraging book to read for new moms to be! As someone expecting their first baby in a few months, this book and perspective was very helpful.
What an informative and encouraging book to read for new moms to be! As someone expecting their first baby in a few months, this book and perspective was very helpful.
July 18, 2018
The wonderful thing about becoming a new mother is how easily everything falls into place the moment your baby is born. You’re completely prepared for being a parent, and you know instinctually and effortlessly how to strike the proper balance between caring for your baby and yourself.
JUST KIDDING.
As a first time mom to a 7-month-old, I can tell you these last months have been the longest, hardest, and certainly poopiest months I’ve ever experienced. Sure, I took childbirth classes and read books written by medical experts. But there was still so much of the raw, exhausting, day-to-day baby business that I had no real idea about until I was up to my elbows in it (sometimes literally. You know...with poop). The first year of having a new baby is so much beautiful chaos. By Day 3, you’ll probably be crying for a nap, just like your baby. All your time, energy, and sleep is consumed by your sweet but demanding newborn. Is it really possible to take good care of yourself too? (Especially when you feel like you’re kind of winging this parenthood thing in the first place?)
Enter “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year.” I WISH I had read this book before I had my little bundle of sleep-stealing joy! “Oh Baby!” is an honest and straightforward preparedness guide for new moms. In “Oh Baby!”, Maria Lianos-Carbone incorporates self-care tips, practical baby knowledge, and her own experiences to help new moms understand both what to expect over baby’s first year of life, and how to manage the care of both an infant and one’s self.
This book covers many useful topics to aid moms that often are not addressed in other baby-related resources (but should be), including: your first excursions outside your house with the new baby; how to handle visitors; communicating with your significant other; managing your own expectations; and the different changes you should expect with a new baby in your life, just to name a few. It breaks down bad advice moms often receive and shares realistic truths. It also offers different perspectives and stories from other real-life moms in the “Mom to Mom” section at the end of each chapter. There are so many insightful and helpful pieces of knowledge to be found in “Oh Baby”!
One thing that I particularly loved about reading this book is how normal Lianos-Carbone made me feel, both about feelings I’d experienced and decisions I’d made as a mom. When you’re scrolling through Google in the late-night hours, trying to find answers to all your burning new-parent questions, it’s easy to become discouraged and intimidated by all the information you’ll discover— much of which is often conflicting! In “Oh Baby!” the author’s words are encouraging, supportive, and humorous. She understands that “There are some remarkable, amazing moments that first year of baby’s life; others you would not mind forgetting. But through it all, there is nothing else you would rather do than be a mother to your baby.” Although not every mom will mother in the same exact way, Lianos-Carbone’s openness about her own motherhood experiences, combined with her practical knowledge and encouraging tone, bring a refreshing truthfulness to the world of baby books.
I can’t say enough good things about “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year.” The normalcy it offers in the midst of one of the most disorderly life stages will help new moms feel more confident and prepared to experience the enormous challenge and gift that is motherhood. I may just find myself reading this book again before my baby’s first year is over!
*I received “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year” from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Maria Lianos-Carbone for this excellent book! Thank you also to BookTasters for contacting me about becoming a reviewer.*
JUST KIDDING.
As a first time mom to a 7-month-old, I can tell you these last months have been the longest, hardest, and certainly poopiest months I’ve ever experienced. Sure, I took childbirth classes and read books written by medical experts. But there was still so much of the raw, exhausting, day-to-day baby business that I had no real idea about until I was up to my elbows in it (sometimes literally. You know...with poop). The first year of having a new baby is so much beautiful chaos. By Day 3, you’ll probably be crying for a nap, just like your baby. All your time, energy, and sleep is consumed by your sweet but demanding newborn. Is it really possible to take good care of yourself too? (Especially when you feel like you’re kind of winging this parenthood thing in the first place?)
Enter “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year.” I WISH I had read this book before I had my little bundle of sleep-stealing joy! “Oh Baby!” is an honest and straightforward preparedness guide for new moms. In “Oh Baby!”, Maria Lianos-Carbone incorporates self-care tips, practical baby knowledge, and her own experiences to help new moms understand both what to expect over baby’s first year of life, and how to manage the care of both an infant and one’s self.
This book covers many useful topics to aid moms that often are not addressed in other baby-related resources (but should be), including: your first excursions outside your house with the new baby; how to handle visitors; communicating with your significant other; managing your own expectations; and the different changes you should expect with a new baby in your life, just to name a few. It breaks down bad advice moms often receive and shares realistic truths. It also offers different perspectives and stories from other real-life moms in the “Mom to Mom” section at the end of each chapter. There are so many insightful and helpful pieces of knowledge to be found in “Oh Baby”!
One thing that I particularly loved about reading this book is how normal Lianos-Carbone made me feel, both about feelings I’d experienced and decisions I’d made as a mom. When you’re scrolling through Google in the late-night hours, trying to find answers to all your burning new-parent questions, it’s easy to become discouraged and intimidated by all the information you’ll discover— much of which is often conflicting! In “Oh Baby!” the author’s words are encouraging, supportive, and humorous. She understands that “There are some remarkable, amazing moments that first year of baby’s life; others you would not mind forgetting. But through it all, there is nothing else you would rather do than be a mother to your baby.” Although not every mom will mother in the same exact way, Lianos-Carbone’s openness about her own motherhood experiences, combined with her practical knowledge and encouraging tone, bring a refreshing truthfulness to the world of baby books.
I can’t say enough good things about “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year.” The normalcy it offers in the midst of one of the most disorderly life stages will help new moms feel more confident and prepared to experience the enormous challenge and gift that is motherhood. I may just find myself reading this book again before my baby’s first year is over!
*I received “Oh Baby! A Mom’s Self-Care Survival Guide for the First Year” from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Maria Lianos-Carbone for this excellent book! Thank you also to BookTasters for contacting me about becoming a reviewer.*
July 26, 2018
We spend so much time during pregnancy learning and preparing for the birth of our bundles of joy. We spend equal amount of time diving into what to expect when the baby arrives. And somehow along the way we forget about ourselves, because it's all about the baby! What about new mom?? Some might even feel guilty wanting support and understanding. ME!! Oh Baby! A Mon's Self-Care Survival Guide connects us to each other and the reality of the ME/MOM part of a baby's first year. Because that part IS rough, especially when we see everyone else's highlight reels....
Maria keeps it real. VERY real :) reminding us that emotions are normal, expectations create unnecessary stress and perfection does not exist. AND that we are important. This is a very relatable and realistic book on a mom's first year. Wish I had this resource going through my first year of motherhood!!!
Maria keeps it real. VERY real :) reminding us that emotions are normal, expectations create unnecessary stress and perfection does not exist. AND that we are important. This is a very relatable and realistic book on a mom's first year. Wish I had this resource going through my first year of motherhood!!!
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September 10, 2018This book essentially is the post-birth manual for moms. It was pleasantly humorous, succinct, well written, easy to read and gave valuable useful information for moms in their first year. I liked that it gave "real mom" accounts of their experiences and challenges with motherhood not just what the medical professionals tell you. The author did a great job of covering all bases, breaking down the "need to know" and "did ya know" topics often not discussed before baby comes along. Her personal writing style made the book feel like it was a "girl talk" session, as one mother supporting and helping another. It was very refreshing! It was nice to read that other moms have faced the same feelings of anxiety, exhaustion and uncertainty that I did as a new mom and you did actually do some things right! This book definitely should be considered the must-have mommy instructional reference book to new moms everywhere!
September 10, 2018
I wish I'd had this books during my children's' first years. The tone is that of a confidant or good friend giving wise advice in a considerate way that is easy to hear when things are going completely sideways. Her sense of humor is so needed in this trying time of new parenthood. It is truly a must read for new parents. Honest accounts and tips for babies first years. Truly reassuring in a time when it is most needed.
July 23, 2018
A must read for all moms! This is the book that you need just as much, if not more than those other baby books. Self care is crucial to surviving those baby days and Maria's advice is spot on.
April 11, 2018
This book is full of all sorts of great information for both mom and dad who are getting ready for baby. Once baby comes, you will be comforted by Maria’s advice. Yes, you are normal, and other moms have been just where you are. This is the new, more approachable, and fun “what to expect when you are expecting”. Maria writes with humour, knowledge and love. Great book
September 10, 2018
This book essentially is the post-birth manual for moms. It was pleasantly humorous, succinct, well written, easy to read and gave valuable useful information for moms in their first year. I liked that it gave "real mom" accounts of their experiences and challenges with motherhood not just what the medical professionals tell you. The author did a great job of covering all bases, breaking down the "need to know" and "did ya know" topics often not discussed before baby comes along. Her personal writing style made the book feel like it was a "girl talk" session, as one mother supporting and helping another. It was very refreshing! It was nice to read that other moms have faced the same feelings of anxiety, exhaustion and uncertainty that I did as a new mom and you did actually do some things right! This book definitely should be considered the must-have mommy instructional reference book to new moms everywhere!
April 3, 2019
This book is an extraordinary guide that describes with delicacy, feminine wisdom and a great sense of humour, the situations faced by first-time moms. This helps the new mother understand, not only what happens with the baby, but especially what happens to her... offering excellent solutions and advice. Reading it is like chatting with a good girl friend, who generously puts all her experience at your disposal -from one mama to another.
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Este libro es una guía extraordinaria que describe con delicadeza, sabiduría femenina y gran sentido del humor, las situaciones que enfrentan las madres primerizas. Eso ayuda a la nueva mamá a comprender, no solo lo que pasa con el bebé, sino especialmente lo que le sucede a ella misma... ofreciendo excelentes soluciones y consejos. Leerlo es como conversar con una buena amiga, que generosamente pone a tu disposición toda su experiencia -de una madre a otra.
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Este libro es una guía extraordinaria que describe con delicadeza, sabiduría femenina y gran sentido del humor, las situaciones que enfrentan las madres primerizas. Eso ayuda a la nueva mamá a comprender, no solo lo que pasa con el bebé, sino especialmente lo que le sucede a ella misma... ofreciendo excelentes soluciones y consejos. Leerlo es como conversar con una buena amiga, que generosamente pone a tu disposición toda su experiencia -de una madre a otra.
July 21, 2018
An honest account of the ups and downs of the first year of motherhood. Even as a second time mum this book was a refreshing reminder that my feelings and experiences are not isolated to just me; moms everywhere share in similar highs and lows. The book also had me laughing out loud; the author captured many of the realities of motherhood and shared them in a down to earth way. I felt like I was chatting about motherhood over coffee with a friend all while receiving credible and well researched information. I really enjoyed this read; a refreshing take on the first year of motherhood and how to take care of yourself while you care for your babe.
September 7, 2018
Where was this book when I had my baby! Maria Lianos-Carbone tells it like it is - all those things nobody seems to share when you are having a baby - and guides you through your motherhood journey. She slowly breaks down the damaging super mom stereotype and non judgementally reminds you that your journey is yours and you should take care of yourself as much as you take care of your baby. The book is well written, very practical, and made me laugh, cry, and relate. She touched on when baby blues are more than likely post partum depression. It really is a survival guide from birth through first year - for mom.
February 16, 2018
Where was this book when I was a first-time mom? Maria goes through each stage of the baby’s first year and how to manage it all. Oh Baby is filled with front-lines tips and tricks on what to do when you bring baby home. From bath care, diaper tips, feeding and the importance for self-care for moms, this is the smartest baby shower gift for an expectant mom. I found this more re-assuring than What to Expect book series.
Pre-natal classes and books prep you for pregnancy and this book will carry you through that first year.
Pre-natal classes and books prep you for pregnancy and this book will carry you through that first year.
February 19, 2019
When I had my little ones I wish i had this book! She takes a practical approach to giving you tips and advice on how to take care of your self first and her book is nonjudgmental and I loved it for that! Her tone is practical and realistic she does not sugar coat anything and she gives examples and advice what to take on outings and makes sure that the mom knows its okay to take care of yourself too! Definitely a great gift for any mom!
November 12, 2018
I wish that this book existed when I had my son. And I am glad to see that I am not the only one who feels that way. Parenting - or perhaps mothering - isn't always a natural instinct! Great book written from the heart.
September 12, 2018
A must have for the pregnant or new mom on your list. Excellent writing and insight for that first year of mothering your baby and yourself.
May 4, 2018
Being a mother is not easy. Even if you have another baby, the chances the second baby will act the same as the first one are rather slim.
You need all the help you can get dealing with the challenges and Maria Lianos-Carbone is doing her best to guide us through the first year of motherhood.
I have read my fair share of books and articles on the topic but not many address the woman's adjustment to motherhood.
This book covers important topics like coming home with the baby (what to expect and have prepared), how your relationship with your family, relatives and your partner changes and how you as a mother will feel on the inside and outside.
Post partum depression and depleted mom syndrome, a topic not many address, are covered extensively inside the book.
We get great tips on how to care for the baby from the first days, the issues with breastfeeding, changing diapers, outings, interactions with other moms and babies, doctor appointments - what to expect, how to soothe the baby and so on.
What I would have liked to find in the book are more details on baby milestones, introduction of solid foods and on the breastfeeding topic more heads up on what to use to increase milk flow (best galactogogues) and what to avoid like the plague (plants, teas that decrease milk production and the ones that affect the baby when ingested by mother).
But the book is a mother's guide a a good one too.
Recommend it for new or not so new mothers in need of guidance.
You need all the help you can get dealing with the challenges and Maria Lianos-Carbone is doing her best to guide us through the first year of motherhood.
I have read my fair share of books and articles on the topic but not many address the woman's adjustment to motherhood.
This book covers important topics like coming home with the baby (what to expect and have prepared), how your relationship with your family, relatives and your partner changes and how you as a mother will feel on the inside and outside.
Post partum depression and depleted mom syndrome, a topic not many address, are covered extensively inside the book.
We get great tips on how to care for the baby from the first days, the issues with breastfeeding, changing diapers, outings, interactions with other moms and babies, doctor appointments - what to expect, how to soothe the baby and so on.
What I would have liked to find in the book are more details on baby milestones, introduction of solid foods and on the breastfeeding topic more heads up on what to use to increase milk flow (best galactogogues) and what to avoid like the plague (plants, teas that decrease milk production and the ones that affect the baby when ingested by mother).
But the book is a mother's guide a a good one too.
Recommend it for new or not so new mothers in need of guidance.
December 30, 2022
Must Read for New Moms
New Moms are usually overwhelmed by the idea of having a baby. They read parenting books and ask for advice even before having their baby.
What I loved about Maria's book is the fact that it is filled with practical ideas on what to do in the first few days and the following months. What Maria wrote embodied the importance of thinking about mom’s welfare, health, and happiness as a vital criterion for raising a healthy baby.
“Oh Baby!” is an honest, humorous, well written, easy to read and full of valuable/ crucial information for mothers in their first year. The author did an amazing job breaking down the “need to know” and “did you know” topics that were not usually discussed before the baby comes. Moreover, sharing stories from other moms in the “Mom to Mom” section at the end of each chapter offered new dimensions to the book that were insightful.
New Moms are usually overwhelmed by the idea of having a baby. They read parenting books and ask for advice even before having their baby.
What I loved about Maria's book is the fact that it is filled with practical ideas on what to do in the first few days and the following months. What Maria wrote embodied the importance of thinking about mom’s welfare, health, and happiness as a vital criterion for raising a healthy baby.
“Oh Baby!” is an honest, humorous, well written, easy to read and full of valuable/ crucial information for mothers in their first year. The author did an amazing job breaking down the “need to know” and “did you know” topics that were not usually discussed before the baby comes. Moreover, sharing stories from other moms in the “Mom to Mom” section at the end of each chapter offered new dimensions to the book that were insightful.
November 28, 2020
A well put together book.
The first and foremost thing I like is the highlight and emphasis on Mom's physical as well as mental health. There are not only answers but also solutions. Like don't know how to say no , no worries, the book actually has sentences constructed within to use.
I also liked lot of solutions were given in factual and bulleted manner which made it easy to read and follow.
Another highlight is mention of post partum depression. As a person working in field of mental health I feel it's one of the lesser known issues and needs more awareness.
Overall I really like it's so mom central with little bit for father's too. Self care for parents is important too.
The first and foremost thing I like is the highlight and emphasis on Mom's physical as well as mental health. There are not only answers but also solutions. Like don't know how to say no , no worries, the book actually has sentences constructed within to use.
I also liked lot of solutions were given in factual and bulleted manner which made it easy to read and follow.
Another highlight is mention of post partum depression. As a person working in field of mental health I feel it's one of the lesser known issues and needs more awareness.
Overall I really like it's so mom central with little bit for father's too. Self care for parents is important too.
October 26, 2021
Received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. And what a book! I don’t have any children and am far from considering having one myself but I shared it with a friend who has a newborn (a week today!!) and the advice in this book has been invaluable for her. Whereas a lot of baby advice books focus on the baby, there are very few which focus on new mums and how to look after yourself whilst dealing with a newborn. The chapter on dealing with in-laws and visitors particularly hit a chord with her. Great book - thoroughly recommended read for all soon-to-be mums!
November 25, 2018
Oh Baby! has great information packed into each chapter without being stuffy. I particularly enjoyed the emphasis on self-care. For me, it felt like I was being selfish if I did ANYTHING for myself after my babies were born. I felt like I had to do it all on my own or I was already a failure. I could have used this book back then. It even includes ways to tell others that you need to take care of yourself for a little bit! Realistic, funny, and straightforward - Oh Baby! is a must for any expecting mom.
May 17, 2020
Thank you for the book Maria, as a father of five month's old baby, I and my wife have not found a better book.
The book is a full spectrum resource for new mother's (even for Father's).Book address challenges covering medical, emotional, social and any other aspect or situation you can think of. With all the wealth of information, book is very scientifically written yet an easy read with lot of experience sharing, myth busters, do's and don'ts, practical advises envisaging diverse situations and best practices, both for baby and the mother.
Bet you don't need any other book.
The book is a full spectrum resource for new mother's (even for Father's).Book address challenges covering medical, emotional, social and any other aspect or situation you can think of. With all the wealth of information, book is very scientifically written yet an easy read with lot of experience sharing, myth busters, do's and don'ts, practical advises envisaging diverse situations and best practices, both for baby and the mother.
Bet you don't need any other book.
February 23, 2022
As a brand new Mum you are never sure what to expect and whether how you feel is the right thing to feel. The best thing about this book is that it was so realistic and not at all aiming for being the perfect Mum all the time. It was so personable that I felt I was actualyl speaking to the author. Perfect book for new mums and I'll be recommending it.
October 23, 2019
Title: Oh Baby, A mom’s self-care survival guide for the First year
Author: Maria Lianos-Carbone
Length: 251 pages
Publisher: Familius
Publication date: March 1, 2018
Genre: Self-help, Non-Fiction
My rating: 5/5
Summary:
The book as the title suggests is a guide to new mom’s for the first year of having a baby.
My Take:
I would like to thank the author and booktasters for providing me with a copy of this book for reading and reviewing. I further state that all the views and opinions are my own and I am not being paid for the review.
I picked this book as I wanted to know what to expect once a baby arrives and this seemed like an ideal choice. I am glad I picked up this book. It is truly a wonderful book with so much of information on the postpartum phase a woman has to go through.
The book not only throws light on how to handle the phases but also has various lists which may turn useful once the baby arrives. The recipes, the schedules, the discussions with other mom’s is what makes this book worthwhile. The book not only details the authors own experiences but also what she has seen with other mom’s.
The book is a perfect guide book for all the expectant mother’s. A book that will help them mentally on the aspects that lie beyond delivery. It also mentions how one can better their experiences by getting an idea about what all can happen. The book also helps with making a checklist of items you can keep handy in that phase.
I would keep this book handy whenever I embrace motherhood and would also give it to my husband to read as he should also be aware of circumstances that may lie ahead. This book also is an ideal gift for all my friends who would be expecting. The main positive is that the book doesn’t unnecssarily preach things but just prepares you for the approaching time ahead.
I thoroughly loved this book and would personally recommend this book to all my friends and relatives who are about to become mothers / fathers.
Author: Maria Lianos-Carbone
Length: 251 pages
Publisher: Familius
Publication date: March 1, 2018
Genre: Self-help, Non-Fiction
My rating: 5/5
Summary:
The book as the title suggests is a guide to new mom’s for the first year of having a baby.
My Take:
I would like to thank the author and booktasters for providing me with a copy of this book for reading and reviewing. I further state that all the views and opinions are my own and I am not being paid for the review.
I picked this book as I wanted to know what to expect once a baby arrives and this seemed like an ideal choice. I am glad I picked up this book. It is truly a wonderful book with so much of information on the postpartum phase a woman has to go through.
The book not only throws light on how to handle the phases but also has various lists which may turn useful once the baby arrives. The recipes, the schedules, the discussions with other mom’s is what makes this book worthwhile. The book not only details the authors own experiences but also what she has seen with other mom’s.
The book is a perfect guide book for all the expectant mother’s. A book that will help them mentally on the aspects that lie beyond delivery. It also mentions how one can better their experiences by getting an idea about what all can happen. The book also helps with making a checklist of items you can keep handy in that phase.
I would keep this book handy whenever I embrace motherhood and would also give it to my husband to read as he should also be aware of circumstances that may lie ahead. This book also is an ideal gift for all my friends who would be expecting. The main positive is that the book doesn’t unnecssarily preach things but just prepares you for the approaching time ahead.
I thoroughly loved this book and would personally recommend this book to all my friends and relatives who are about to become mothers / fathers.
March 27, 2019
While sometimes overwhelming to read all the advice as an expecting mom, this book takes you straight from day 1 from the hospital to later in the post-partum period and equips you with great advice on self-care. It doesn’t shy away from important issues and offers practical advice on solving them.
My only concern is that the information provided is so much, it might create unnecessary anxiety or certain expectations on how things can run after giving birth. One might think you need to feel prepared for everything when in reality you don’t know if half of those things will actually happen to you. But this is a very personal take. Other than that - a great read.
My only concern is that the information provided is so much, it might create unnecessary anxiety or certain expectations on how things can run after giving birth. One might think you need to feel prepared for everything when in reality you don’t know if half of those things will actually happen to you. But this is a very personal take. Other than that - a great read.
November 24, 2018
Oh Baby! has great information packed into each chapter without being stuffy. I particularly enjoyed the emphasis on self-care. For me, it felt like I was being selfish if I did ANYTHING for myself after my babies were born. I felt like I had to do it all on my own or I was already a failure. I could have used this book back then. It even includes ways to tell others that you need to take care of yourself for a little bit! Realistic, funny, and straightforward - Oh Baby! is a must for any expecting mom.
November 18, 2018
Wish I had this when I was pregnant with my first, I would’ve been able to learn so much. It touched on so many subjects that concerned me. Breastfeeding, relationships with your partner and others, self care and your post partum body. I’ve been through so much during this time in my life and it’s definitely a comfort to know that I’m not alone in this.
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