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Rowland, Kelly, 1981- author.

Whoa, baby! : a guide for new moms who feel overwhelmed and freaked out (and wonder what the #*$& just happened) / Kelly Rowland ; and Tristan Emily Bickman, MD with Laura Moser.

First Da Capo Press edition.

Boston, MA : Da Capo Lifelong, 2017.

xv, 176 pages ; 22 cm

"When Kelly Rowland gave birth to her son, it was love at first sight. But she was also a little freaked out about what had happened to her body and the overwhelming new thoughts and emotions. Rowland and her OB-GYN Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman team up to cover everything a first-time mom needs to know: the gross physical stuff, the hormonal and emotional stuff, and the just plain weird stuff. Whoa, Baby! is often hilarious and always honest and down-to-earth. Readers will empathize with the candid unglamorous experiences of parenting."-- Provided by publisher.

Pregnancy -- Popular works.

Childbirth -- Popular works.

Women -- Health and hygiene -- Popular works.

Parenting -- Popular works.

Bickman, Tristan Emily, author.

Moser, Laura, author.

Includes index.

Introduction: What do I do now? -- Is there anything I can do to make this easier? : the final stretch -- Is this finally happening for real? : the drama of delivery -- Will I ever walk again? : my messed-up lady parts -- Why didn't anybody tell me to bring Depends? : postpartum bleeding -- Has anyone ever been this heavy? : swelling and sweating -- Will I ever be able to go #2 again? : constipation -- What are these bumps on my butt? : hemorrhoids -- Will I ever sleep again? : the new nighttime schedule -- So now we're both wearing diapers? : urinary incontinence -- Why can't I think about anything but breastfeeding? : the psychological side of nursing -- Are my boobs always going to be like this? : the physical side of breastfeeding -- What is this thing hanging off my stomach? : the post-pregnancy bod -- Can I airbrush my actual body? : skin and hair changes -- Why can't I sit down without wincing? : aches and pains -- When can I hit the gym again? : getting back in shape -- How am I supposed to do this? : insecurity -- Why can't I stop crying? : postpartum depression -- What do I want out of motherhood? : getting your brain ready -- Why can't I relate to my partner anymore? : "diamonds or dishes" -- Will I ever get my groove back? : sex after baby -- Should I stay or should I go? : the return to work -- When will things go back to normal? : the rest of your life.

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