From Bump to Baby — The Complete First-Time Parent Guide

The most comprehensive first-time parent guide available — now 132 pages of expert, honest, and practical guidance written for BOTH parents. Covers all 40 weeks of pregnancy with week-by-week baby development, what mum is experiencing, and a specific note for dad or partner each week. Includes a comprehensive Caesarean Section chapter covering: what a planned caesarean involves (before, during, and after), what an emergency caesarean involves (including general anaesthetic), recovery in the first 24 hours and first 6 weeks, emotional recovery, and a detailed warning signs guide so you know when to seek help during recovery. Also covers preparing for birth (birth plan, hospital bag, signs of labour, pain relief), your newborn (first 24 hours, feeding, sleep, settling, newborn checks), postpartum recovery for both parents (physical recovery, baby blues, postnatal depression and how to recognise it, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, your relationship after baby), baby development month by month from birth to 12 months, and a comprehensive quick reference section including FAQ, glossary, immunisation schedule, weaning guide, infant first aid, and financial planning. Includes personal notes pages to capture your own pregnancy and birth story. Written with warmth, honesty, and no sugar-coating.