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Honest, compassionate advice for post-partum new mums. Having a baby is supposed to be the happiest time of a woman's life, but for some it isn't. And for many, it is the most challenging. As they learn to care for their newborns, many new mothers often face physical challenges with breastfeeding, sleep, and nutrition, and struggle with feelings of isolation, sadness, and guilt. Dr. Sriraman shares practical professional advice along with her own personal experiences and those of other mothers to help 4th trimester mums know they are not alone. From pelvic floor issues to postpartum depression, no topic is taboo. Return to You will help new mums restore themselves physically and encourage them to ask for help and give themselves the time they need to rest, recover, and heal emotionally.

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"""This book is something I wish I had read before I delivered. Dr. Sriraman's approach to honest, science-based information is expertly combined with real-life experience and knowledge."" --Kristen Crowley, CPT, working mom of two, television host, and entrepreneur ""When I read this book I hear Dr Sriraman's calm, practical, and reassuring voice. . . . I am so thankful that more parents will benefit from her advice, explanations, and perspective."" --Christine Truman, MD, reproductive psychiatrist at Partners in Women's Mental Health and assistant professor, community faculty track, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Eastern Virginia Medical School ""An intentionally culturally sensitive guide for parents from a source everyone can trust: a pediatrician and a mom who's seen it all personally and professionally. Return to You takes preparing for early parenthood to a new level."" --Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, author of The Working Mom Blueprint ""Compassionate, validating, honest, and evidence-based."" --Shoshana S. Bennett, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies ""Dr Sriraman's new book Return to You is filled with extremely practical advice for new mothers. She gives excellent clinical guidance, peppered with personal anecdotes that make the book fun to read."" --Susan Landers, MD, FAAP, FABM, author of So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood ""Moms should pack this as an essential in their hospital bag!"" --Sharon Cindrich, MPAL, author of the column Plugged In Parent and E-Parenting: Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids ""Packed with essential information and should be handed to every single new mother and father."" Karen Kleiman, founding director, The Postpartum Stress Center, and author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts and numerous books on postpartum depression and anxiety ""This book is like a coffee cup conversation of exploration and truth telling between mothers, only Dr Sriraman is both a mother and a medical expert in infant care and breastfeeding, talking with you as your BFF."" --Robert M. Lawrence, MD, FABM, coeditor and coauthor of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession and adjunct clinical professor of pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine ""An empowering look at the early postpartum period . . . expectant parents worried about the postpartum period will find this a solid resource."" --Publishers Weekly"

This book is something I wish I had read before I delivered. Dr. Sriraman's approach to honest, science-based information is expertly combined with real-life experience and knowledge. --Kristen Crowley, CPT, working mom of two, television host, and entrepreneur When I read this book I hear Dr Sriraman's calm, practical, and reassuring voice. . . . I am so thankful that more parents will benefit from her advice, explanations, and perspective. --Christine Truman, MD, reproductive psychiatrist at Partners in Women's Mental Health and assistant professor, community faculty track, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Eastern Virginia Medical School An intentionally culturally sensitive guide for parents from a source everyone can trust: a pediatrician and a mom who's seen it all personally and professionally. Return to You takes preparing for early parenthood to a new level. --Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, author of The Working Mom Blueprint Compassionate, validating, honest, and evidence-based. --Shoshana S. Bennett, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Postpartum Depression for Dummies Dr Sriraman's new book Return to You is filled with extremely practical advice for new mothers. She gives excellent clinical guidance, peppered with personal anecdotes that make the book fun to read. --Susan Landers, MD, FAAP, FABM, author of So Many Babies: My Life Balancing a Busy Medical Career and Motherhood Moms should pack this as an essential in their hospital bag! --Sharon Cindrich, MPAL, author of the column Plugged In Parent and E-Parenting: Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids Packed with essential information and should be handed to every single new mother and father. Karen Kleiman, founding director, The Postpartum Stress Center, and author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts and numerous books on postpartum depression and anxiety This book is like a coffee cup conversation of exploration and truth telling between mothers, only Dr Sriraman is both a mother and a medical expert in infant care and breastfeeding, talking with you as your BFF. --Robert M. Lawrence, MD, FABM, coeditor and coauthor of Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession and adjunct clinical professor of pediatrics, University of Florida College of Medicine An empowering look at the early postpartum period . . . expectant parents worried about the postpartum period will find this a solid resource. --Publishers Weekly

An empowering look at the early postpartum period . . . expectant parents worried about the postpartum period will find this a solid resource. --Publishers Weekly

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Natasha K. Sriraman, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified academic pediatrician and an associate professor of pediatrics at Eastern Virginia Medical School/Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. She is an internationally recognized expert on breastfeeding and postpartum depression and is Honorary Chair of Postpartum Support Virginia. She lives with her husband and children in Virginia Beach, VA.

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