Newborn 101

“Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Winner”Newborn 101 may look like your typical guide to pregnancy and baby care, but it’s not. It’s better, filled with well-researched tips from a professional who is also an experienced mom, tips that you probably have not heard before.” – Baystateparent Magazine“The stack of books available on breastfeeding, pregnancy, and postpartum can be overwhelming. Carole Arsenault covers all these topics and then some—including prenatal exercise and nutrition, choosing a pediatrician, raising a ‘green baby,’ and more. The Q&A format and highlighted Baby Nurse Tips make this book fun to read and easy to use. I’m making Newborn 101 my number one must-read book for new parents!” – Tamara Jessiman, Certified Nurse Midwife, Mount Auburn Hospital“Bringing home a newborn can feel like stepping into the unknown, but Newborn 101 is like having a wise, loving baby whisperer by your side. Carole Kramer Arsenault’s expert advice is as reassuring as a warm hug, helping new parents navigate those early months with confidence and ease.” – Dr. Susan Stuart, Pediatrician, South County Hospital and Westerly Hospital“Newborn 101 is chock-full of the kind of practical and helpful information that only an insider like Carole Arsenault would know. This book contains everything a couple needs to prepare for the adventure of labor and birth.” – Christiane Northrup, MD, author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom“Birthing and caring for a baby is a transformative experience, and Newborn 101 helps new families make their way with confidence. It’s highly readable—and packed with insightful and helpful Q&As, lists, and tips.” – Johanna Myers McChesney, cofounder and CEO of Isis Parenting, Inc.“Arm yourself with knowledge by adding Newborn 101 to your registry, it’s a treasure trove of tips that can help first-time parents navigate those early days with confidence.” – My Four and More

Carole Kramer Arsenault, RN, IBCLC, has devoted her career to infant and pregnancy care, and she has worked for many years as a delivery nurse, including at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She founded and runs Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny, a home health agency offering specialized support to families with babies.

James A. Greenberg, MD, is the vice chairman of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Greenberg has been actively engaged in clinical research as a physician-scientist throughout his career, co-authoring over one hundred publications, abstracts, and videos. In 2020, he received a Distinguished Clinician Award from Brigham & Women’s Hospital.