The Baby File by Amanda Dobbins

The Experts

Margaret Bergmann-Ness, MA, LICSW, is a doula and psychotherapist in the Seattle area. Chapter 2, "Preparing Yourself", includes an interview with Margaret.

Julie Bouchet-Horwitz, NP, IBCLC developed The Postpartum Plan and graciously allowed me to include it in Chapter 2, "Preparing Yourself."

Dr. Will Wilkoff has been practicing pediatrics for thirty years. He is the author of several books including Is My Child Overtired? You can find an interview with Dr. Wilkoff in Chapter 4, "Sleep."

The following experts are included in the "Sleep" chapter, but also have much to offer in other areas such as development, feeding and general baby care.

Dr. T. Berry Brazelton - Brazelton Touchpoints Center
Cuthbertson/Schevill - Helping Your Child Sleep Through the Night
Dr. Gary Ezzo - Growing Families International; ezzo.info
Dr. Richard Ferber - Interview in Pediatric Views, June 06
Gordon and Goodavage - Good Nights: The Happy Parents' Guide to the Family Bed
Tracy Hogg - The Baby Whisperer
Dr. Harvey Karp - The Happiest Baby
Dr. Penelope Leach - Your Baby and Child
Dr. Jodi Mindell - "Sleep, baby, sleep" - Feb 04 article, apa.org
Elizabeth Pantley - pantley.com/elizabeth
Dr. William Sears - Ask Dr. Sears
Dr. Marc Weissbluth - "Go to Sleep Methods" - article, iVillage.com

Additional Resources - See The Baby File for recommended books on each topic