14 things you should tell your new-mom friends about motherhood

There's the parenting info that the baby books tell you, and then there are those precious nuggets that only your nearest and dearest friends for whom becoming a parent is still a recent reality will divulge. It's these personal details that are usually most appreciated by novice moms, as their honesty and candor makes them invaluable. If you have a friend with a first baby on the way (or a first baby already at home), this is the scoop she's looking for. Help a girl out!