Ann Douglas - The Mother of All Baby Books: An All-Canadian Guide to Your Babys First Year

Comprehensive, informative, up-to-date, and brazenly neutral.... A must-have primer.

Not preachy and bossy... its upfront and fun.

Probably the best reference book on the market, giving nonjudgemental and fairly exhaustive information on [a variety of] hot-button topics.... The book lays out as much information as possible and leaves the decision-making to the parentsa surprisingly rare gambit in the bossy world of pregnancy books....

Amazon.com Parenting Editor

Whether you are looking for the latest information on high-tech resources or down-to-earth everyday suggestions, this book has it all. There are money-saving tips and charts and checklists to help you through the pregnancy months and get you ready for the delivery; the comments are honest and often touching as Moms talk about disappointments and highs that were part of their experience. A great resource to have on hand.

Anyone who wants to become a parent may very well be overwhelmed by all the decisions to be made. Fortunately, The Unofficial Guide does a good job of explaining it all. When there is conflicting data (will it be breast or bottle?) the authors present both sides of the argument. Theres even a frank discussion about the pros and cons of having a baby, including the truth about the mommy track.

LISA N. BURBY, Newsday

There may be better books on individual pregnancy topics, but few can touch the excellent overview of nearly every pregnancy-related issue this book offers. It should answer all the panicky, late-night questions of most expectant couples.

WENDY HAAF, Great Expectations

The childcare bible.

A lot of practical information. This clearly written tome discusses working-parent stress, evaluating out-of-home and in-home childcare options, finding care for a special-needs child, breastfeeding, and part-time care.

The Unofficial Guide to Childcare explains how to do a foolproof appraisal of childcare professionals, with plenty of insider secrets and time-saving tips.

With candid photos and a warm, conversational text, Baby Science describes the first extraordinary year of life.

Childrens Book of the Month Club

A clearly written, factual book aimed at young children. Peppered with interesting little facts and simple explanations about a babys first year, it addresses many of the questions kids have about babies.

Engagingly educational in focus, Baby Scienceexplains how to guess what babies are trying to say, why their bodies look the way they do, how to hold them and how much they eat and sleep.

The authors cover every topic (from how to cope when theres no known medical reason for a babys death to how to prepare physically and emotionally for a complicated pregnancy) with expertise, candor, and compassion.

With grace, warmth, and a touch of humor, Ann Douglas and Dr. John Sussman tackle the myths and truths about miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Presented in a style that feels more like a chat across the kitchen table than an analytical medical discussion, their book offers practical advice balanced with accounts of loss and success of more than 100 parents.

Preconception.com

Trying Again extends a helping hand to couples coping with their loss and at the same time contemplating future pregnancies.

While my name may be the one thats splashed on the front cover of this book, The Mother of All Baby Books was anything but a solo effort. Writing a book of this size and scope requires assistance from a huge number of peoplepeople Id like to take a moment to thank right now.

First of all, Id like to thank the parents who agreed to be interviewed for this book: Molly Acton, Lenore Allen, Stephanie Anderson, Rita Arsenault, Claudia E. Astorquiza, Sadia Baig, Aubyn Baker, Christina Barnes, Kristi-Anna Beaudry, Althea Blackburn-Evans, Janet Bolton, Carolin Botterill, Vicky Boudreau, Lanny Boutin, Jennifer Brasch, Elisa Brook, Cheryl Carew, Robyn Chalmer, Karen Chamberlain, Michele Claeson, Brandi Conlin, Jennifer J. Conquergood, Stacey Couturier, Carole Anne Crump, Marguerite Daubney, Michelle Davidson, Brenda Davie, Chonee Dennis, Julie Dufresne, Jane Fletcher, Jennifer Fong, Cyndie Forget, Angela Francoeur, Anne Gallant, Leslie Garrett, Danielle Gebeyehu, Monique Gibbons, Jo-Anne Goertzen, Douglas Granter, Melodie Granter, Joyce Gravelle, Sandra Grocock, Sue Guebert, Brande Guisbert, Line Hamelin, M.T. Hare, Terri Harten, Lorna Harvey, Claudia Hawkins, Karen Hayward, Maureen Hill, Mary Ann Hodgson, Anne Hoover, Andrea Illman, Karen Jacksteit, Debbie Jeffery, Sandra Jenkins, Mindy Johnson, Kevin Kee, Dan Kelly, Shauna Kennedy, Trish Kennedy, Jennifer Kilburn, Karen Kozma, Christine Lawson, Mary E. Leblanc, Cindy Legare, Carola Lind, Karen Loutan, Angela MacDonald, Jennifer MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Lara MacGregor, Kathryn MacLean, Jackie Madigan, Heather Martin, Jill Martin, Theresa Maurice, Kelly McClatchey, Debbie McCoy, Dawn McCoy-Ullrich, Allison McDonald, Kimberly McIntyre-de-Montbrun, Melanie McLeod, Dana Merrett, Colleen Mielen, Alyson Miller, Beth Mindes, Diana Monteith, Kimlee Wong Morrisseau, Samantha Murray, Beverley North, Dee OConnor, Lusanna OShea, Tammy Oakley, Lana Parsons, Diane Pepin, Tina Phelps, Maria Phillips, Tina Pilon, Gwyn Pinto-DMello, Catharine Piuze, Heather Polan, Rose Ann Punnett, Julie Pyke, Angelina Quinlan, Kerri Quirt, Christopher Reid, Jennifer Reid, Elli Richardson, Myrna MacDonald Ridley, Lisa Roberts, Lisa Rouleau, Cynthia Sargeant, Krista Schnittker, Kim Selin, Kimberlee Smit, Holly Smith, Janice Smith, Janie Smith, Jennifer Smith, Jeannine St. Amand, Jenna Stedman, Helena Steinmetz, Kelly Steiss, Bevin Stephenson, Nancy Swart, Karen Taillon, Lynda Timms, Melinda Tuck, Lori Voth, Jane Walden, Darci Walker, Lianne Werner, Judith White, Lynn Woodford, Laura E. Young, Susan Yusishen, Jacqueline Zender.