{"product_id":"baby-411-11th-edition-isbn-9780593980880","title":"Baby 411, 11th Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eMORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD • The essential real-world guide for navigating your baby’s first year with confidence, written by a nationally renowned pediatrician and organized by topic for easy reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to parenthood! Having a baby is both exciting...and terrifying. Let's face it, you suddenly have a huge responsibility. Your new parent crash course will leave you with questions, from the basic (\u003ci\u003eWhat's THAT in my baby's diaper\u003c\/i\u003e?) to the serious (\u003ci\u003eWhy is my baby screaming?\u003c\/i\u003e). When you’re scrolling online for answers, you’re more likely to be overwhelmed than reassured when it’s hard to tell what information is credible and put it into context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBaby 411\u003c\/i\u003e comes to the rescue! For over twenty years, more than a million readers have turned to Dr. Ari Brown and her trusted guide for clear facts, straightforward answers, and peace of mind. In its eleventh edition, Dr. Brown shares the latest research and real talk you need to make the best decisions for your child’s health, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Baby 411 Two-Week Survival Guide: \u003c\/b\u003eMaster the basics of newborn care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecrets to sleeping through the night:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it’s possible! Learn how to establish healthy sleep routines, avoid setbacks, and prevent the dreaded sleep regressions your friends warn you about.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrategies for fearless feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Find proven tips for breastfeeding, combo feeding, selecting formula, baby-led weaning, and food allergy prevention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKey milestones: \u003c\/b\u003eWhat’s normal and what’s not? Learn how to recognize developmental red flags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon illnesses and first aid:\u003c\/b\u003e Are you up late at night with a feverish baby? Know when to run to the ER, call the doctor, or stay home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeloved by families and pediatricians alike, \u003ci\u003eBaby 411 \u003c\/i\u003ewill quickly become your best friend, easing fears and empowering you with its honest, judgment-free support.“My go-to reference!”\u003cb\u003e—Chelsea Clinton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Real info I needed without freaking me out!”\u003cb\u003e—Melissa McCarthy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you’re looking for a concise, real-world, no-guilt resource, I’d call \u003ci\u003eBaby 411 \u003c\/i\u003efor help.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eChicago Parent \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Healthcare providers talk endlessly about providing information that empowers parents to make the best decisions for their children. But the truth is few have the skills to do it. Ari Brown is one of a rare breed who has that gift.”\u003cb\u003e—Paul Offit, MD, FAAP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I love \u003ci\u003eBaby 411\u003c\/i\u003e! It continues to be a godsend to me on a regular basis. Thank you for writing an easy-to-read and interpret book that answers basic and not-so-basic questions regarding babies.”\u003cb\u003e—A. Vandervine, mom\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Without a doubt, \u003ci\u003eBaby 411\u003c\/i\u003e is among the best books ever written for parents and caregivers regarding the appropriate and very logical approach to infant and childcare. It is cleverly written, easy to understand, well organized, and often extremely humorous. Parents, grandparents, and anyone responsible for the rearing and day-to-day care of children should have this book available as a ready resource. I do!”\u003cb\u003e—Jan Drutz, MD, professor of pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAri Brown, MD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a board-certified pediatrician in Austin, Texas. A trusted voice for pediatric healthcare, she has appeared in NBC’s \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show, the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNew York  Times\u003c\/i\u003e. She is a spokesperson of the American Academy of Pediatrics, speaker, consultant, and the author of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eBaby 411\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eExpecting 411\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eToddler 411\u003c\/i\u003e. Most importantly, she is a proud mom of two.\u003cb\u003e3-2-1 Baby!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing for the New One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour baby is here! This section explores your baby’s first few days . . . plus how to survive the first two weeks. I’ll tackle finding a pediatrician, explain newborn screening tests, offer insider tips for scheduling appointments, and advise you on what to do on weekends and holidays when your baby is sick. Also in this section: parenting 101 and navigating the world of childcare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your due date hasn’t arrived yet, be sure to flip through these first three chapters for housekeeping items worth tackling before your little one makes their debut. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirth Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Giving birth is like taking your lower lip and forcing it over your head.”—Carol Burnett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in This Chapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Cutting the cord, literally\u003cbr\u003e• Details of your baby’s first physical examination\u003cbr\u003e• Your baby’s first meal\u003cbr\u003e• The first few days with your newborn\u003cbr\u003e• Tests and procedures\u003cbr\u003e• Situations that weren’t in the birth plan\u003cbr\u003e• Jaundice\u003cbr\u003e• Going home and the two-week survival guide\u003cbr\u003e• Special situations: preterm births and adoption\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirth Day is finally here—the most incredible day of your life. You have prepared the nursery and taken the childbirth class, breastfeeding class, and baby care class. Hopefully, you’ve also met with your pediatrician (see Chapter 2, “You and Your Baby’s Doc”). So, you’re ready, right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is no way anyone can prepare you for this, but this chapter will guide you through your baby’s first days of life. Let’s leave the giving birth part to the pregnancy books (see our other book, Expecting 411). Instead, we’ll focus on what happens once your baby is born. This chapter will give you an overview of your newborn, head to toe. It also includes a handy two-week survival guide, which you will want to bookmark!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people are not aware of this, but your baby’s healthcare begins with their first checkup right after birth. Why, you may ask? Because entering the world is a big transition. Babies who are still inside the womb may have certain medical problems that do not show themselves until they take their first breath of fresh air. It is very helpful in the world of modern-day medicine to have ultrasounds, lab tests, and amniocentesis to get a glimpse of potential problems in your baby—but they don’t cover every issue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso in this chapter, we’ll explain a few decisions you should make before giving birth. You may desire additional tests and procedures for your baby post-delivery, which are only options if you plan ahead. And we will address the unique issues related to having a premature baby or adopting a newborn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis chapter will also cover things you don’t have in your birth plan, such as delivering a premature baby or one who needs some additional medical attention after delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat is a ton of ground to cover, so let’s start with your baby’s first moment of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCutting the Cord and Your Baby’s To-Do List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ. Can my partner cut the umbilical cord?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. But your partner is also allowed to say no—especially if the sight of blood induces nausea or fainting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your partner wants to cut the baby’s cord, this event occurs after the baby has come out and after your practitioner has placed two clamps (about one inch apart) on the cord. (Don’t worry, your doc will give the cue.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour partner cuts the cord with a pair of scissors (provided by your practitioner) between the two clamps. The umbilical cord is a little rubbery, so it often takes a few snips to complete the job. It also can spray blood—you’ve been warned!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ. Should we wait to cut the cord?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) advises that for routine deliveries, there is no rush to cut the cord. Studies show that by waiting at least thirty to sixty seconds after delivery to place two clamps (aka medical clothespins) and cut the umbilical cord, more blood flows from the placenta to the newborn. That extra blood boosts a baby’s iron stores for several months, which prevents anemia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe downsides? Delayed cord clamping and cutting reduces the odds of having enough umbilical cord blood to store. It also increases the chance of a newborn becoming jaundiced in the first few days of life (see jaundice later in this chapter). And if your baby is in distress and there is a concern for their health, the obstetrician (OB) needs to cut the cord right away and hand the baby over to the pediatric team for immediate care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBottom line: Wait to cut the cord unless a medical reason requires a quick snip!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ. When does the OB collect blood for cord blood banking?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin minutes after delivery. So if this is something you want to do (it’s optional), you need to plan ahead for it. We’ll discuss optional tests and procedures later in this chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere is how it typically goes. The baby comes out, and your practitioner (usually) puts them right on Mom’s chest. If a couple wants to bank their baby’s cord blood, your practitioner places two clamps on the cord right after delivery and the cord is cut (either by your partner or by your practitioner).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce the cord is cut, your practitioner places a needle into the largest vessel in the umbilical cord to drain as much blood as possible into a bag or syringe. The goal is to get as much blood as possible before the vessels spasm and the placenta begins to separate from the wall of the uterus. Once that happens, no more blood flows through the umbilical cord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ. When will I be able to hold the baby for the first time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the delivery goes smoothly and the baby is doing well, you can hold your baby pretty soon after the big entrance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour baby will be covered in blood and white cheesy stuff (vernix) and sometimes poop (meconium). In other words, they are all wet and that means they are going to get cold pretty fast. So the staff needs to vigorously dry your baby off with towels first and either places them skin-to-skin on your chest or puts them on a small exam table that has a heater (warming table). The vigorous rubdown stimulates your baby to breathe and gets their circulation going. The delivery team staff also suctions their mouth and nose to remove thick secretions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe team will do a quick assessment (see Apgar test below) and then you get to snuggle for the first time together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ. Does my baby need to study for the Apgar test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They probably won’t score a perfect 10, either—those Olympic judges are so critical of the dismount. Just kidding. The Apgar test determines which babies need extra help adjusting to life outside the womb. They are given a score from 0 to 10. Your baby’s Appearance (color), Pulse (heart rate), Grimace (reaction to stimulation), Activity (tone), and Respiration rate are assessed at one minute of life and again at five minutes. Babies who endure difficult deliveries often have low (less than 5) Apgar scores at one minute, then perk up (greater than 7) at five minutes. The babies whose scores don’t rise may need observation and assistance by medical staff. Rest assured, low Apgar scores do NOT correlate with low standardized test scores and future intelligence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReality Check\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the baby has an immediate problem (such as trouble breathing), they may get whisked over to the warming table in your delivery suite or even off to the neonatal intensive care unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf your newborn has an urgent health issue, the hospital may ask a neonatologist (newborn intensive care specialist) or a staff pediatrician in the hospital to care for your baby immediately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you deliver at a birthing center or at home and there is a problem, your baby will need to be transported to the nearest medical facility via ambulance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is very unsettling if you have a perfect vision planned of those first moments together with your newborn. If this should happen to you, remember that your baby’s health is the utmost priority. Even if you don’t get to bond in those precious minutes right after delivery, you still have time later—and I promise it won’t impact your long-term relationship with your child.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQ. When is my baby examined for the first time?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour baby will be examined several times, so be prepared. If you deliver at a hospital, the delivery healthcare staff performs the first overall exam on your baby after you have a little bonding time. The staff measures the baby’s weight, length, and head circumference. They also place an ID band on the ankle as well as a security clip. Eye ointment and a vitamin K shot are routinely administered at this point. We’ll explain the importance of these two therapies in the section to follow. Your baby will eat a first meal, and then while you are getting cleaned up (childbirth is pretty messy), your baby will be observed for the first couple of hours in the nursery. That is when they will have a complete head-to-toe exam by the nursery staff. Your baby’s heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen level are monitored. That’s the time your baby also gets any blood drawn for lab tests (blood sugar, blood count, blood culture), should any be necessary. Your baby can get cleaned up after proving they can maintain their body temperature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter all those hurdles, your baby is ready to join you in your postpartum room.","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232945516773,"sku":"NP9780593980880","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593980880.jpg?v=1767722045","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/baby-411-11th-edition-isbn-9780593980880","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}