Hiccups

The quintessential guide for new parents while they navigate the joys and challenges of their baby's first year. Parenting these days is harder than ever, and having a new baby in the age of social media is both a blessing and a curse. It can be hard to know what information out there is sound and trustworthy. In Hiccups: A Pediatrician Mom's Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Parenthood, Dr. Diane Arnaout provides a down-to-earth and (very, very) honest guide for the first year of your baby's life. She covers the most common questions she gets daily in her office and on social media-she's seen and heard it all-and breaks down the science of babies in an easy way for any parent looking to be led by evidence, not influencers. From reflux to snot, food allergies to vaccines, sleep regressions to illnesses, Dr. Diane leaves no stone unturned. And every topic discussed feels like a conversation with a good friend-who also happens to be a pediatrician. Hiccups provides new parents with encouragement and reassurance from a pediatrician mom who's been there, with a dose of humor and personal anecdotes alongside evidence and science. Featuring easy-to-read recommendations for at-home care and guidance for when to call the doctor, Hiccups lets parents know the weird "normals" of babies, understand the science behind the way they are, and experience the joy of every milestone reached.

Diane Arnaout

Introduction Chapter 1: The First Few Days Chapter 2: Newborns: They Dislike Not Being Inside a Uterus Chapter 3: The Newborn Body is Weird Chapter 4: Breastfeeding Can Be a Real B*tch Chapter 5: Formula Facts and Fibs Chapter 6: The Period of PURPLE Crying: Why Weeks 3-12 May Drive You Absolutely Bonkers Chapter 7: Reflux and Other Problems: The Reason Your Baby May Sometimes Puke Like that Kid in The Exorcist Chapter 8: Solids, Liquids, and Gasses Chapter 9: Four-to-Seven Months: The Happy Potato Stage Chapter 10: "Sleep is For the Weak." - Most Babies Chapter 11: Sight, Hearing, and Baby Squeaks Chapter 12: Teething is Horrific (and Other Myths) Chapter 13: FOOD! Chapter 14: When Food Goes Wrong Chapter 15: Scroll, Cry, Repeat: How to Spot Online Garbage and Save Your Sanity Chapter 16: The Absolute Brilliance of Your Kid's Immune System Chapter 17: Vaccines. Vaccines. Chapter 18: What Could Go Wrong? Common Medical Ailments That May Come Up Chapter 19: Movin' and Groovin' Chapter 20: Baby-Proofing, A to Z Chapter 21: Taking Care of Teeth Chapter 22: The Top 10 Weirdest Things Parents (Understandably) Worry About Chapter 23: Moving into Toddlerhood (Good Luck, and Godspeed) Appendix: Month-by-Month Development Role Call Acknowledgements Further Reading Index About the Author