This is a terrific, practical book written by two pediatrician-moms about those first few months. Very reassuring, with accurate, unbiased information.

This book is a little gem, and I wish I had it when my son was born. Totally practical solutions, and a framework to make those moment-to-moment parenting decisions that drive you nuts.

This is the breastfeeding book recommended to me by Tina Smillie MD, a pediatrician and the queen of breastfeeding--with guiding principles and lots of support for nursing moms.

I have to include The Working Woman's Pregnancy Book on this list because almost half the book focuses on the time after childbirth--from taking your newborn home, through the inevitable adjustments, to feeding your baby, and out the other side, when you return to your paid job.