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The First Week – The Dutch Maternity Care Edition

€ 19,95

An informative digital book by experienced maternity care professional Morena de Ruijt, covering the first week after birth, newborn care, feeding, breastfeeding, maternal recovery, safe sleep and life without maternity care in the Netherlands.

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Collection

The Zacht Begin Collection

Product title

The First Week

Subtitle

The Dutch Maternity Care Edition

Author

Morena de Ruijt

What's Inside the Book?

Preparing for the First Week

Welcome to the First Week
The Start of the First Week
What Do You Really Need?
What Nobody Tells You About the First Week After Birth
What to Expect from Maternity Care at Home
The Fourth Trimester
The Golden Hour
The Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact
How to Make Your Baby’s Bed Safely

The First Days with Your Baby

The First 24 Hours with Your Baby
Day 1
Keeping Your Newborn Warm: The Importance of Temperature and the Benefits of Wool
Day 2
Second Night Syndrome
Common Questions in the First Few Days
Comfort, Closeness & Connection
Help Your Baby Adjust to the Big, Wide World
For Partners

Recovery, Feeding & Breastfeeding

Changes After Giving Birth
Day 3 and Your Milk Coming In
Normal Behaviour
Cluster Feeding
Day 4
Engorgement
Day 5
The Birth of a Mother
Expectations & Reality
Day 6
Bathing Your Baby

The End of the First Week and Beyond

Visitors: How to Support New Parents
Day 7: Your Baby Is One Week Old
Week 2
Your Maternity Care Has Come to an End
Without Maternity Care
Safe Sleep Guidelines
When to Call: In Doubt? Always Call.
Homemade Baby Wipes
Important: This Book Does Not Replace Medical Care
Sources & Disclaimer