Sears is a medical doctor, author, speaker, physical trainer and researcher. Sears book first and keeping this one on hand to look up information about issues that arise with your baby. Lessons in love, life and motherhood by kasey matthews. Its normal for preemies to sleep a lot, and it will be tempting for your cats to jump into the bassinet to nestle next to her while shes snoozing.
Bob, who are now my partners in the sears family pediatric practice, my wife, martha, who as a lactation consultant has helped many mothers work through the challenges of breastfeeding a preemie, and i have learned what helps parents of preemies and their babies thrive. Always consult your doctor for your individual needs. Sears was trained at harvard medical schools childrens hospital and torontos hospital for sick children, the largest childrens hospital in the world. Sears wont tell you exactly how the 8th element protocol works until you buy his book. Bob sears accused of issuing invalid vaccine medical. His cuttingedge therapies and reputation for solving some of the most difficulttodiagnose health cases have attracted over 20,000 patients from around the world. They cowrote this book on the essentials of premature births with their two oldest sons, bob and jim, who are pediatricians, and the result is a comprehensive. Sears high speed fat loss in 7 easy steps, and your best health under the sun, and more on. Find out more about these books and their valuable resources for parents, easytounderstand tips, and trusted nutrition and parenting guidance. Sears was trained at harvard medical schools childrens hospital and torontos hospital for sick.
Not as comprehensive the premature baby book another great resource by dr. That element is oxygen, which is the 8th element on the periodic table. The attachment parenting, the breastfeeding your baby and more. This book helps parents to meet the high needs of the premature baby and thereby enjoy the unique rewards of this special type of parenting. In their latest paediatric title, the bestselling sears give parents sound advice on making the complex medical. Premature baby book, sears parenting library by william sears. The essential guide for parents of premature babies this book was published in 20. In the book, parents can learn what to expect both before and after they leave the hospital.
Everything you need to know about your premature baby from birth to age on. Image for the premature baby book everything you need to know about your premature baby from. William sears and the sears family have written over 45 books on pregnancy, birth, childcare, and family nutrition. Sep 08, 2009 i have the book the premature baby book by the dr. The essential guide for parents of premature babies they gave me this book at the hospital. Now with everest being a preemie, im not sure what to do. Bill is an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the university of california, irvine, school of medicine. However, if she experiences no significant lung problems, you can gradually let your preemie and pets grow closer and. A commonsense guide to understanding and nurturing your baby by dr. Like the searss bestselling the baby book, the premature baby book focuses on the essential needs of babieseating, sleeping, development, health, and. Bill as his little patients call him, is the father of eight children as well as the author of over 30 books on childcare. Sears theories focuses on his beliefs regarding baby sleep, including cosleeping.
The essential guide for parents of premature babies 2010 by dana wechsler linden, emma trenti paroli, mia wechsler doron. This major new addition to the sears parenting library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring guide for parents of premature babies. Be the first to ask a question about the premature baby book. Resources for parents of preemies kayla aimee writes. Sears vaccine book while i was pregnant, and wanted to do his selectivedelayed vaccine schedule. Martha sears is a registered nurse, certified childbirth educator, and breastfeeding consultant. Helpful books and websites nationwide childrens hospital. The information presented in this site gives general advice on parenting and health care. Everything you need to know about your baby from birth to age two. He claims the 8th element is the earths most abundant resource and its the very source of life. Bob, author of the vaccine book and the autism book, and coauthor of the baby book in the sears parenting library. The premature baby book 2004 by dr william sears preemies second edition. This major new addition to the sears parenting library is a.
Al sears, md owns and operates the palm beach institute for antiaging medicine, a successful integrative medicine and antiaging practice in royal palm beach, florida. The nicu is a tough, tough world and this book will help guide you through it. My baby is now 16 months old 14 months corrected age and doing fine. I thought it covered all the bases and wasnt too clinical to read. Books to read the baby are a good suggestion for parents spending many hours in the nicu. This book not only covers the basics of attachment parenting, but also looks at some more complex issues including how to bond with your preemie.
It has information about both nicu life and going home life, including a big section on breastfeeding. Martha sears, rn and william sears, md, are the pediatrics experts to whom american parents turn for advice and information on all aspects of pregnancy, birth, childcare, and family nutrition. If there is a family history of dog or cat allergies, be extra vigilant about separating your pets and your preemie. Sears is a respected expert on infant and child care and has a wonderful book called the premature baby book. The premature baby book everything you need to know. I found this book to be the most postive and reassuring. Jun 03, 2009 as a new mother 8 years ago i picked up dr. The preemie primer this book is a similar to the preemie book but includes a little more about life after the nicu. Everything you need to know about your baby from birth to age two by dr. From the sears family library, this resource covers birth to age 1. A crib, hands down, is the most important item in a babys room.
Attached at the heart by barbara nicholson and lysa parker. The premature baby bookwilliam sears 20080821 this major new addition to the sears parenting library is a comprehensive, authoritative, and reassuring. He has practiced as a pediatrician for more than thirty years. Together, the searses have authored more than 40 pediatrics books. I was scared out of my mind, and many of the other books only gave worst case scenarios, whereas this book always gave the best possible outlook and postive ways to deal with things. Oct 15, 2014 dr sears books served me well in my first years as a mom. She also has a whole chapter on how a working parent can adopt an attachment style. But where dr sears book offers a broad view of the subject, katie allison granjus delves deeper. Everything you need to know about your premature baby from birth to age one by william sears, robert sears, james sears, and. Preemies and the preemie primer are also wonderful books that help parents look ahead and prepare for the future.
This book is chockfull of information and suggestions of what you can do to help your preemie have the best outcome possible. Bill sears, the prolific parent book writer and creator of, dr. Martha sears is a registered nurse, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding consultant. Preemies and the preemie primer are also wonderful books that help. He has contributed to his family dynasty by coauthoring several books, adding content to the family website, and making myriad tv appearances to offer his sage advice. I found trying to fill out a traditional baby book frustrating and. The baby book by william sears, 9780316198264, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nursery the best baby cribs for the sweetest, safest sleep. He is wellknown for his suggested parenting methods which have grown into the attachment parenting movement. William sears is considered by some to be this parenting generations dr. Its the place where your baby will sleep hopefully.
How you can help your premature baby thrive and flourish in the hospital. I have a couple of the preemie books that i got back when i knew i would be having 2 of them and i would like someone else to benefit from them. The premature baby book william sears 20080821 this major new addition to the sears. Bob sears is a pediatrician, father of three and coauthor in the sears parenting library, including the baby sleep book, the baby book and the brand new portable pediatrician. It is very good, very informative but very clinical. Well one of the residents approached me this morning, and said he is coming up on 2 months of age, and there are 3 vaccines he should get. Employing an honest but reassuring tone, the sears family addresses all manner of medical questions, as well as parents frustrations and feelings of. I left this one at home with hubby, with many pages dogeared and underlined. Are you struggling to breastfeed your premature baby. Bill sears is a wellknown author of parenting books, most notably the baby book, a hugely successful and influential guide promoting attachmentparenting, in which mothers are. Martha sears, rn and william sears, md, are the pediatrics experts to whom american parents turn for advice and information on all aspects of pregnancy, birth. Bob has become the bane of many a pediatricians existence. If your preemie has any sort of compromised lung function, you will need to continue the above pulmonaryprotective measures at least throughout the first year or two. Martha sears discusses the importance of breast milk and tips on how to encourage.
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