Bibliograph

Whoa, baby!, a guide for new moms who feel overwhelmed and freaked out (and wonder what the #*$& just happened), Kelly Rowland and Tristan Emily Bickman, MD with Laura Moser

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Whoa, baby!, a guide for new moms who feel overwhelmed and freaked out (and wonder what the #*$& just happened), Kelly Rowland and Tristan Emily Bickman, MD with Laura Moser

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Whoa, baby!

Oclc number

979992392

Responsibility statement

Kelly Rowland and Tristan Emily Bickman, MD with Laura Moser

Sub title

a guide for new moms who feel overwhelmed and freaked out (and wonder what the #*$& just happened)

Summary

"When vocalist and actress Kelly Rowland ... gave birth to her son, it was love at first sight. But she was also a little freaked out about what had happened to her body and the overwhelming new thoughts and emotions. In Whoa Baby!, Rowland and her OB-GYN Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman team up to cover everything a first-time mom needs to know: the gross physical stuff, the hormonal and emotional stuff, and the just plain weird stuff ..."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction: What do I do now? -- Is there anything I can do to make this easier? (the final stretch) -- Is this finally happening for real? (the drama of delivery) -- Will I ever walk again? (my messed-up lady parts) -- Why didn't anybody tell me to bring Depends? (postpartum bleeding) -- Has anyone ever been this heavy? (swelling and sweating) -- Will I ever be able to go #2 again? (constipation) -- What are these bumps on my butt? (hemorrhoids) -- Will I ever sleep again? (the new nighttime schedule) -- So now we're both wearing diapers? (urinary incontinence) -- Why can't I think about anything but breastfeeding? (the psychological side of nursing) -- Are my boobs always going to be like this? (the physical side of breastfeeding) -- What is this thing hanging off my stomach? (the post-pregnancy bod) -- Can I airbrush my actual body? (skin and hair changes) -- Why can't I sit down without wincing? (aches and pains) -- When can I hit the gym again? (getting back in shape) -- How am I supposed to do this? (insecurity) -- Why can't I stop crying? (postpartum depression) -- What do I want out of motherhood? (getting your brain ready) -- Why can't I relate to my partner anymore? ("diamonds or dishes") -- Will I ever get my groove back? (sex after baby) -- Should I stay or should I go? (the return to work) -- When will things go back to normal? (the rest of your life)

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