The Second Baby Book

How to Cope with Pregnancy Number Two and Create a Happy Home for Your Firstborn and New Arrival

By: Sarah Ockwell-Smith

Narrated by: Katy Sobey

Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

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 (aka actually managing to get anything done!); and the feelings parents are likely to experience, too.

The Second Baby Book examines all the questions and issues Sarah herself faced second time around as well as sharing the experiences of the many parents who have sought her advice. It also highlights what scientific studies reveal about such issues as the spacing of children and the differences between first and second births. Practical, insightful and honest, this book will help you understand the challenges ahead, but, more importantly, it will equip you to meet them with knowledge, confidence and a sense of excitement for the future.

©2019 Sarah Ockwell-Smith (P)2019 Hachette Audio UK

must read

I really enjoyed the advice and personal stories shared by other mothers. it gave me a greater understanding of what to expect and how to put my thoughts into perspective with a second child. I have recommended this book to my prenatal yoga group. I recommend it for any expectant mother with child number two.

Thoughtful and Thorough

This book examines and explains the many considerations and factors that incorporate a second pregnancy from decision to upbringing. The intermixed stories and examples help paint a relatable picture.

Yes, it’s worth it

Learned so much and really wished I had read it much earlier. Still, reading it with an infant was totally worth it. So very validating

Overall helpful

This was really helpful to hear as a second time mom. Why I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is simply because I’m an American and there are quite a few cultural differences (author is British) that weren’t helpful or relatable. They’ve got it so much better across the pond and honestly it made me frustrated we don’t have similar resources here (do better America!)

Nice

If you are looking for a book to tell you are doing a good job, calm you down and normalize your feeling, then this a great book. The author does a good job helping to identify a lot of pain points for second time parents and make you feel better about them.

If you are looking for a book with structure, steps you can follow and specific insights, then this is not the book for you. The author is not definite on just about everything.

I would have liked more concrete advice.

Very informative and helpful

I read this book while being pregnant with my second baby. The book helped me to prepare my toddler and rest of the family for the arrival of the new born. The book helped with the smooth transition on how we as a family to cope with the new family member.

Honest and so helpful

This book discusses openly what I was feeling as a new mom of 2 - so much guilt. Reading that other moms felt the same way and my feelings were normal helped me feel not alone. Very positive and helpful for me

a much needed read

days away from having baby #2 and just finished this book. we really needed to hear a lot of what is mentioned.

I have enjoyed this book

I started to listen; the narrator's voice is friendly and soft, professionally recorded, the sounds quality is perfect.
Content, to my surprise, also was very professional as the practising dula and mother of two, shared her formative experience.
I would recommend it for the second time pregnant.

okay

it's okay some of its narrative were real and has a lot more insights what to expect when there's a second baby