This is the long-awaited tenth-anniversary edition of Dr. Chamberlain's 1988 classic, Babies Remember Birth. In paperback format and enriched with a new last chapter, this book has the potential to revolutionize the way we look at babies, both before and after birth. Part I is filled with "user-friendly" information about the mind and abilities of newborns, as well as a thorough look at their development before birth. Parts II and III present evidence that babies do remember birth and are very much aware of the people around them at that time. Dr. Chamberlain writes compellingly about the newborn's sensitivity, awareness, and vulnerability. He emphasizes the importance and power of the infant-and-parent connection during pregnancy and after birth. When the information in this book becomes common knowledge, we will look at our children with new respect and understanding.

A pioneering birth psychologist combines a lifetime’s worth of research with new findings to provide a fascinating look inside the minds of unborn children In the past, the invisible physical processes of fetal development were mysterious and largely unexplainable. But thanks to breakthroughs in embryology, interuterine photography, ultrasound, and other sensitive instruments of measurement, we can now make systematic observations inside the womb—and can see that fetuses are fully sentient, aware beings. In this new climate of appreciation for the surprising dimensions of fetal behavior, sensitivity, and intelligence, Windows to the Womb brings a host of new information to light about the transformative journey each one of us undergoes in the womb. Birth psychologist Dr. David Chamberlain describes the amazing construction of our physical bodies—the "ultimate architecture"—and draws parallels with the expansion of our minds as our brains and senses develop and grow. He also details new discoveries in embryonic and fetal research that support his own findings on the impact of the mother's emotional and physical state during pregnancy; the importance of bonding at the earliest stages; and the steps that expectant parents can take to ensure the most nurturing start in life for their children.

Your Amazing Newborn celebrates a baby's extraordinary abilities in the first hours and days of life. Marshall and Phyllis Klaus take parents and all those who care for new families into this freshly charted world, one they have been exploring for decades. The results of their fascinating research are illuminated by over 120 exquisite photographs, all of babies less than two weeks old. Your Amazing Newborn begins before birth with images of fetuses actually comforting themselves in the womb. We then see newborns less than one hour old crawling unassisted to the breast, recognizing the voices of their parents, and shutting our unwanted sights and sounds. Parents will learn how to discover an infant's clear preferences for certain shapes, smells, tastes, and tones of voice. They will be delighted by the ways babies seem to be able to ensure their own survival, and they will be amazed that within days after birth, newborns can engage in an intimate and reciprocal choreography, and nestle into a parent's embrace as though they had practiced for years. Your Amazing Newborn is a must for parents-to-be, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers; through its stunning photographs we see the first reach, the first mutual gaze-and most wonderful of all-the first spark of recognition that ignites a lifetime bond.

I hope that this book will give you interesting and useful information on your baby and parenting. The facts and advice are all based on well-respected research from child development experts. In preparing for your baby's birth, you have probably read or been told about what to expect in terms of physically caring for your baby. Dealing with your baby's feeding, changing and sleeping needs is important, but it's not the whole parenting story. When I was pregnant with my first child, most of the advice was on how to deal with all of the 'problems' of having a new baby-making sure your baby was feeding and sleeping well, knowing how to put a nappy on the right way round, making sure you didn't freeze or scald your baby in the bath tub! Nothing told me about how my newborn baby would process all of the information about her new world, or what a complete joy being a parent could be. The aim of this book is to tell you about what's going on inside young babies' minds-what they know and don't know about the world, how they process information and how they communicate with you-and how this 'mind-reading' can make parenting more enjoyable, as well as easier. Being aware of what's going on in your baby's mind is just as important as being aware of your baby being hungry, tired or in need of a change. Knowing what toy or game your baby loves is a great way of distracting him if he's fussy and restless in the supermarket. Talking or singing to your baby will help her calm down if she's crying on the bus. Don't be afraid to talk out loud to your baby about what he or she might be thinking or feeling-being able to put yourself 'in your baby's shoes' by talking about their thoughts and feelings is really important for establishing your relationship with your baby. We also know that children's later development is helped if their parents 'tune in' to their thoughts and feelings when they are babies. So making time to get to know your baby from the moment he or she is born is the best thing for both you and your child. The good news is that this doesn't require you to do anything special or difficult-all you need to do is sit back, watch carefully and try to imagine what might be going on inside your baby's mind.Professor Elizabeth Meins

The author presents startling new evidence suggesting that newborns are far more aware than has been previously thought, experiencing emotions, making attempts to communicate, and reasoning and remembering.

Does it affect your baby if you are depressed or stressed out? Is it OK to leave your baby alone to cry? What is the role of a father? How can you create a good bond between you and your baby? For how long should you be apart from your baby during the first year? These are just a few of the many questions that all new parents face. But, at last, "Babies in Mind" is here to help you. Backed by extensive research as well as clinical and personal experience, psychologist Jenny Perkel gently guides you in deciding what is best for both you and your baby. Being a new parent is immensely challenging. Not only do you have to handle your baby's physical needs but you have to attend to your baby's psychological, needs too. Babies in Mind is the only book that explains how to give babies in their first year of life what they really need from a purely psychological perspective. Written for both mothers and fathers, the book is informed by psychological and medical research which shows that emotional difficulties in later life can sometimes have their roots in infancy. The way in which babies are handled and related to by their caregivers has a direct and powerful link to the kind of people they will grow into. This book is for parents who are mindful of their baby's psychological needs.

There is no more critical period in human intellectual development than the first 24 months of life. This easily accessible book, filled with dozens of specific games that parents can use to stimulate their baby's mental development at each stage during its first two years, sets out to nurture: intelligence, curiosity, judgement, reasoning, humor, and more.