How to Make a New Mother Happy: A Doctor's Guide to Solving Her Most Common Problems -- Quickly and Effectively

I actually saw this doctor author, Dr. Uzzi Reiss as a patient in my mid-20's when I lived in Los Angeles when I was panicked over a lump in my breast. He is the only doctor I have ever seen in my life who includes dietary and holistic care in his diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Turns out I was consuming too much caffeine and needed more of certain nutrients. The breast lump went away and I've never had any since. Now that I'm pregnant at age 41, I turned to his advice once more and I'm really appreciating this book's advice because it includes dietary and nutrient/holistic recommendations for healing from labor/c-section and for well being of the mother. I have received none of this advice from my OB/GYN or my doula, though they're both good. As for the book itself it's well organized and written, easy to comprehend and retain the information. The one thing I keep finding a little funny though I appreciate the spirit behind it (as how others treat the new mother certainly affects her physically and emotionally) is the fact it's written to the spouse/partner. I'm not sure I like that because the book advises me what to eat and how to care for my body and for me that's something to tell me, not somebody else. Also as I read I can't help but thinking of the many mothers are on their own and don't have partners. That's my one criticism. I think it would be better if it were written to the mother but had special paragraphs on each topic that addressed the spouse/partner/family telling them what to be sensitive about and aware of.

Best book of its type I've seen (by "this type" I mean pregnancy/birth books). Very easy to read, informative, doesn't mince words about some of the, well, disgusting after effects of pregnancy without being scary about it. Positive, with sensible remedies where appropriate and calming words were needed. If your partner doesn't want to read it, get it for yourself.

My husband really enjoyed reading this book and gleaned some good information about post partum BEFORE we had our baby, which was helpful. The book stresses getting basic needs met such as sleeping when your baby sleeps, eating healthy meals and getting minimum excercise. Enjoy!