From the Moment They Are Born
A pediatrician’s heartfelt guide to the transformative journey of motherhood — by Blanca Ines Fresno, MD. Available in English and in Spanish as Desde Que Nacen.
Wisdom, love, and the joys and challenges of raising children
Drawing from her experiences as both a mother and a pediatrician, Dr. Fresno offers heartfelt insights into the transformative journey of motherhood. Filled with wisdom, love, and the joys and challenges of raising children, this story aims to inspire and support you on your own path into motherhood.
In this book, Dr. Fresno takes us through the emotional experience that comes with being a mother and everything in between. Each chapter provides guidance on how to care for a newborn baby by explaining almost every problem a new mother encounters during the first few days of her child’s birth.
In the end, each chapter provides a detailed self-evaluation about the impact of parental emotions and thoughts on children, examining the parents’ role in their lives.
This book aims to redefine the way parents look at their children. It does not intend to just serve as a guidebook, but rather challenges parents to think about how their children can be the most fundamental change in their lives.
Book details
- AuthorBlanca Ines Fresno, MD
- PublisherASP&Co.
- PublishedMay 1, 2025
- FormatPaperback · 95 pages
- Size6 × 9 inches
- ISBN-101967767092
- ISBN-13978-1967767090
- Spanish editionDesde Que Nacen · Kindle
Support for every stage, from the first days at home
Written with cultural sensitivity and personal insight, this approachable book offers support for parents, caregivers, and educators raising children from birth through adolescence.
Common pediatric concerns
Clear answers to almost every problem a new mother meets in the first days after her child’s birth.
Emotional milestones
Emotional and developmental milestones, and how parents’ own feelings shape their children.
Parent empowerment
Confidence to trust yourself, forgive your mistakes, and grow alongside your child.
New families
Practical guidance for new and immigrant families navigating the healthcare system.
“Forgive yourself; you are human. Your mistakes are bridges toward transformation and growth.”
Dr. Blanca I. Fresno · From the Moment They Are BornRead it in English or in Spanish
From the Moment They Are Born
The original edition: 95 pages of heartfelt guidance for new mothers, written by a pediatrician who has been there.
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Desde Que Nacen
Basada en mi experiencia como madre y pediatra, esta narrativa ofrece una profunda reflexión sobre el transformador camino de la maternidad. Llena de sabiduría, amor y las alegrías y desafíos de criar hijos.
Comprar en AmazonWho is this book for?
New and expecting mothers first of all—but also fathers, grandparents, caregivers and educators. Whether you’re a new parent or raising teenagers, it offers compassionate, clear answers grounded in both medical knowledge and lived experience.
Is there a Spanish edition?
Yes. Desde Que Nacen is the Spanish edition, available as a Kindle eBook on Amazon.
Is it a medical textbook?
No. It is a warm, personal narrative from a mother and pediatrician. It explains common newborn problems and parenting emotions, but it doesn’t replace a visit with your own pediatrician.
Where can I buy it?
Both editions are sold on Amazon: the English paperback and the Spanish Kindle edition.