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"Tiny Steps Big Love” A Gentle Guide to Newborn Nurturing
| Author/Editor : | Dr. Tarun Singh, Dr. Amita |
|---|---|
| Pages : | 144 |
| Specialty : | Pediatrics |
| Book Type : | Academic & Professional |
The arrival of a newborn marks the beginning of one of life’s most profound journeys. It is a time filled with wonder and joy but also with uncertainty, exhaustion, questions, and emotions that parents are often unprepared for. In today’s world, new parents are surrounded by an overwhelming mix of advice from family traditions, social media, the internet, and well-meaning voices on all sides.
Much of this information is contradictory, outdated, or fear- driven. What parents truly need is clear, evidence-based guidance delivered with compassion and reassurance. This book is written to serve exactly that purpose. Whether a child joins a family through birth or through adoption, the early days of parenting are shaped by the same fundamental needs:
“Safety, Nourishment, Responsiveness, and Love”
For families who welcome a child through adoption, this journey may also be accompanied by deep hope, anticipation, and understandable uncertainty. Alongside motional readiness, having clarity about the legal aspects of adoption provides an essential sense of security and peace of mind. Legal processes are not merely formalities; they exist to protect the child’s best interests and to affirm the family bond in a lasting and meaningful way.
In this context, the perspective of Dr. Amita, an expert of Healthcare Law as a law professional and a mother adds a vital and compassionate dimension to this book, helping bridge legal understanding with lived parental experience, so families feel supported not only in principle, but in practice. When parents are guided clearly through these steps, they can move forward with confidence free to focus on attachment, caregiving, and love knowing that their child’s place in the family is safe, recognized, and protected.
While every baby is unique and every family’s journey is different, the science of newborn care remains universal and when understood well, it empowers parents with confidence rather than anxiety.
The chapters in this book have been carefully designed to combine:
- Medical accuracy grounded in pediatric science
- Practical, step-by-step guidance for daily newborn care
- Honest discussions about feeding, sleep, growth, development, and vaccination
- “Tiny Steps Big Love” A Gentle Guide to Newborn Nurturing
- Emotional reassurance for parents navigating self-doubt, fatigue, and social pressure
- Inclusive perspectives that respect families formed by birth, adoption, or choice
This is not a book that promotes perfection. It is a book that supports informed, responsive, and realistic parenting.
Newborn care does not require parents to know everything in advance. It requires them to learn, adapt, ask questions, and respond with presence. Mistakes will happen.
Uncertainty will arise. And that is not a failure it is part of becoming a parent. Our hope is that this book becomes a steady companion during those early weeks and months something you can return to when reassurance is needed, when doubts surface, or when clarity feels distant. If it helps you feel more confident, more informed, and more at peace in caring for your child, then it has fulfilled its purpose.
“Every child deserves a strong beginning. Every parent deserves guidance without judgment”
This book is written for both.
Foreword vii
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
Section–I: The Beginning of Life
1. The Newborn Universe: Understanding the First 90 Days 3
2. Breastfeeding Basics: “The First Natural Superfood” 9
3. Latching, Positioning & Practical Breastfeeding Skills 17
4. Pumping, Expressing & Storing Milk 25
5. Formula Feeding: A Scientific, Safe & Practical Approach 31
Section–II: Beliefs, Body Signals & Daily Care
6. Myths, Misbeliefs & Cultural Confusions 39
7. Newborn Growth, Weight, Poop & Pee: Understanding Body Signals 43
8. Sleep Science for Babies: Realistic Expectations & Safe Sleep 49
9. Baby Care: Bathing, Massage, Cord Care & Daily Routine 55
10. Common Newborn Concerns: What’s Normal & What’s Not 63
Section–III: Safety, Health & Prevention
11. Signs of Illness: When to Seek Medical Attention 73
12. Maternal Health: The Often-Ignored Half of Newborn Care 79
13. Vaccination, Vitamin Drops & Preventive Care 87
Section–IV: Development, Mindset & Future
14. Early Development, Bonding & Brain Growth 95
15. Building A Healthy Parenting Mindset 101
Section–V: Advanced & Special Topics
16. Vaccines & the First Shield of Life: Immunization in Newborns and Beyond Building Protection Before Disease Strikes 109
Section–VI: The Law that Builds Families: Understanding Adoption Rights in India
17. Building Families through Adoption: Medical, Legal & Emotional Perspectives in India Adoption in India: A Child-Centric Medical and Legal Journey 117
Glossary 125
References 129
Dr. Tarun Singh, MBBS, D. CH, DNB (Pediatrics) Pediatrician & Newborn Specialist Dr. Tarun Singh is a highly accomplished Pediatrician, Newborn and Developmental Specialist with advanced international fellowships & courses in neonatology, child nutrition, and pediatric subspecialties. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple national & international peer-reviewed journals, is a published research author and medical writer in globally recognized magazines, and has been featured as a Pediatric & Healthcare Expert on News TV 18 India. He is actively involved in preventive pediatrics, school health programs, and community health education.
Dr. Amita, B.A. LL.B, LL.M, Ph.D (Law) Assistant Professor (Law) Dr. Amita is an accomplished academic and Healthcare Law expert, serving as Assistant Professor (Law) at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – Technical Campus, afiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. She holds a B.A. LL.B from University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, an LL.M from Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and a Ph.D. (Law) from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab. She has published widely in reputed national and international journals, contributed book chapters, and is frequently invited as a resource person at conferences in India and abroad. She also appears as a legal expert on News18 India for important case discussions.
Subject Category : Pediatrics
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