Oh Dear, the Baby is Here!: The ABC's of Caring for Your Newborn

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Taking care of a newborn is daunting for many first-time moms and dads. Their minds are usually flooded with a plethora of questions---Am I holding him correctly? How do I change her diaper? How many ounces of milk is required? How do I breastfeed and how long should I breastfeed? What if she is crying uncontrollably? What should I do if he's constipated? What should I do if she has diarrhea? What if he has a fever? What formula should I use? What size clothing should I purchase? How do I prepare our home for our baby's arrival? Relax, no worries. Oh Dear, the Baby Is Here is a guide to help ease the anxieties and doubts about caring for your newborn. It addresses frequently asked questions by new parents and serves as an inner voice of experience walking with you through the first few months of parenthood. As a wife and mother of three children, Deon Edwards draws from her personal experiences and equips new parents to nurture and care for their newborn. Oh Dear, the Baby Is Here also emphasizes the importance of parents' mental, emotional and physical health before and after the baby arrives. Deon Edwards offers couples wise counsel on maintaining a healthy relationship while adjusting to the new role of parenting. Dive in and learn the ABC's of taking care of your newborn. You will feel equipped and confident on Day One of your parenting adventure. Here we go!

Deon Edwards is a wife and mother of a son and two daughters. As an educator and school administrator for more than 25 years, her experiences and lessons learned have shaped the lens through which she views children and parenting. These experiences have fueled her passion and commitment to mentoring and helping to raise healthy children. A co-founder of Why Not Now, Inc., she enjoys teaching, mentoring, training and relationship counseling to diverse audiences. Deon is an avid reader, enjoys spending time with her extended family and dining at New York City's popular restaurants.