The Second Baby Book: How to Cope with Pregnancy by Sarah Ockwell-Smith - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780349420042
Publisher: Piatkus

Overview
The Second Baby Book: How to Cope with Pregnancy Number Two and Create a Happy Home for Your Firstborn and New Arrival is a warm, practical guide from bestselling parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith. Written for parents expecting their second child, it tackles the unique emotional and logistical challenges of growing a family, from timing and sibling preparation to juggling two young children with confidence and calm. A reassuring companion for the second-time-around journey.

About the Book
Having a second baby is a very different experience from having your first, yet there is little recognition of the wide range of issues that need to be considered when bringing a second child into the family. In this incredibly helpful book, Sarah Ockwell-Smith helps parents feel more positive and prepared for life with two children. The book begins with the obvious question: when is the right time to add another member to the family? It then goes on to examine the specific issues that can arise with a second pregnancy and birth, the common concerns about siblings such as how to prepare your firstborn for what's to come, how to cope with the practicalities of life with two young children, and the whirlwind of feelings parents are likely to experience along the way. Drawing on her background in psychology and years of experience as an antenatal teacher and doula, Sarah offers gentle, evidence-informed guidance rather than rigid rules, helping parents trust their instincts as they navigate this new chapter. Whether you're currently pregnant with baby number two or simply planning ahead, this book offers honest reassurance that the adjustment, while tricky at times, is entirely manageable — and that both your children will thrive.

• Written by a leading UK parenting expert and gentle parenting pioneer
• Covers pregnancy, birth, and sibling adjustment in one complete guide
• Practical, realistic advice for managing two young children day-to-day
• Addresses the emotional side of expanding your family, not just logistics
• Ideal gift for expectant parents already raising a firstborn
• Brand new paperback copy, perfect for shelf or bedside reading

About the Author
Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a British author and one of the UK's most well-known parenting experts, specialising in gentle parenting. She initially trained in Psychology before working in Clinical Research and Development, later retraining as an Antenatal Teacher and Doula and working as a parenting coach and speaker for two decades. She has written numerous bestselling titles including BabyCalm, ToddlerCalm, The Gentle Sleep Book and The Gentle Parenting Book, with her books translated into over 30 languages and selling hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Book
Honest, reassuring and refreshingly free of judgement, this guide helps parents navigate the real challenges of a second baby with confidence, warmth and practical wisdom from a trusted parenting voice.

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