ABSTRACT

This book emphasizes the importance of communication and early attachment for babies, acknowledging the value of both mother and father "being there" for their baby during pregnancy and after birth, with "quality time" to acknowledge, respect, and enjoy the presence of their baby.

chapter |29 pages

Introduction

chapter One|20 pages

Infant responses to parental contact

chapter Two|19 pages

A psychophysiological theory of emotions

chapter Three|24 pages

Skin contact in primary relationships

chapter Four|19 pages

Body image

chapter Five|16 pages

Voice and body image

chapter Seven|24 pages

Facial expressions and bodyself image

chapter Eight|36 pages

From communication to speech

chapter 9|13 pages

The baby's cry

chapter 10|22 pages

Breastfeeding

chapter Eleven|30 pages

The father's receptiveness