"A revised and updated edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring an integrative-based approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information. Over the last two decades, The Natural Pregnancy Book has ushered thousands of women through happy and healthy pregnancies. Addressing women's health from conception to birth, Dr. Romm describes herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and allays such familiar concerns as anxiety, fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. She also discusses the components…mehr
"A revised and updated edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring an integrative-based approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information. Over the last two decades, The Natural Pregnancy Book has ushered thousands of women through happy and healthy pregnancies. Addressing women's health from conception to birth, Dr. Romm describes herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy, and allays such familiar concerns as anxiety, fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. She also discusses the components of a healthy diet, with an emphasis on natural foods. New to this edition is integrative health advice based on Dr. Romm's new credentials as a Yale-trained physician, combined with her twenty years of experience as a midwife and herbalist"--
Acknowledgments Foreword by Ina May Gaskin Preface Part I: Your Pregnancy Chapter 1: The Basics A Brief History of Birthing Practices in the United States What I Mean by Natural Alternative Childbirth and the Resurgence of Midwifery Looking to the Future
Chapter 2: Becoming Body Centered Learning to Listen to Your Body Feelings and Fears About Your Body Moving Your Body Joyously Reclaiming Women’s Wisdom Chapter 3: The Baby Inside You Your Growing Baby Creating a Healthy Prenatal Environment Communicating with Your Baby Chapter 4: Prenatal Care Prenatal Care Basics Choosing Your Birth Place Choosing Your Birth Attendant Prenatal Visits Prenatal Testing Childbirth Education Classes Chapter 5: What to Eat When You’re Pregnant Getting Started We Bring Home More Than the Bacon: Hidden Dangers in Our Foods What Should You Eat? The Nutrients Vegetarian and Other Natural Foods Diets Cravings Weight Gain—How Much? Take Inventory Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy Chapter 6: Herbs, Safety, and Pregnancy Health Are Herbs Safe During Pregnancy? Using Herbs During Pregnancy Herbs Considered Safe in Pregnancy Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy What Forms of Herbs Are Safe During Pregnancy? Chapter 7: Exercise and Posture Posture Essential Movements for Pregnant Women Pelvic Health Massage: Passive Exercise Chapter 8: The Need for Rest Relaxation Techniques Spending Time Outdoors Chapter 9: 106 Physical Changes During Pregnancy Your Breasts Your Yoni Digestive Tract Urinary Tract Uterus and Belly Hair and Skin Bones and Muscles Touch, Sound, and Smell Chapter 10: Emotional Changes by Trimester First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Chapter 11: The Month Before Birth Nutrition and Rest During Late Pregnancy Herbs for Late Pregnancy and Birth Preparation Preparing Your Body for Birth Preparing for Breastfeeding What You Need After the Baby Is Born Chapter 12: Pregnancy as a Rite of Passage An Opportunity for Personal Growth Self-Empowerment Celebrating Pregnancy Chapter 13: Your Changing Family Your Relationship with Your Mate Single Mommas When You Already Have Children A Partner's Point of View Part II: Common Concerns During Pregnancy Chapter 14: A Guide to Common Pregnancy Issues Anemia Anxiety Backaches and Sciatica Bleeding and Cramping in Early Pregnancy Bleeding in Late-Pregnancy Breasts, Sore Breech Births Colds, Flu, and Mild Illnesses Constipation Cramping Depression Ectopic Pregnancy Edema Emotional Swings Fatigue Gestational Diabetes Headaches Herpes High Blood Pressure Hyperemesis Gravidarum Indigestion and Heartburn Insomnia and Anxiety Itchiness and Skin Troubles Leg Cramps and Restless Legs Miscarriage Morning Sickness Preeclampsia Stretch Marks Swelling Urinary Incontinence Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Vaginal Infections Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids Appendix A: Herbal Preparations Gathering Herbs Purchasing Herbs Preparing Herbs Appendix B: Common and Latin Names for Herbs in This Book Resources: Childbirth Education and Doula Organizations Herbal Organizations Herbal Product Resources HypnoBirthing Magazines Midwifery Organizations Pregnancy and Birth Supplies for Midwives and Home-birth Mamas Pregnancy and Birth Websites and Blogs Women’s Herbal Education Bibliography About the Author Index
Acknowledgments Foreword by Ina May Gaskin Preface Part I: Your Pregnancy Chapter 1: The Basics A Brief History of Birthing Practices in the United States What I Mean by Natural Alternative Childbirth and the Resurgence of Midwifery Looking to the Future
Chapter 2: Becoming Body Centered Learning to Listen to Your Body Feelings and Fears About Your Body Moving Your Body Joyously Reclaiming Women’s Wisdom Chapter 3: The Baby Inside You Your Growing Baby Creating a Healthy Prenatal Environment Communicating with Your Baby Chapter 4: Prenatal Care Prenatal Care Basics Choosing Your Birth Place Choosing Your Birth Attendant Prenatal Visits Prenatal Testing Childbirth Education Classes Chapter 5: What to Eat When You’re Pregnant Getting Started We Bring Home More Than the Bacon: Hidden Dangers in Our Foods What Should You Eat? The Nutrients Vegetarian and Other Natural Foods Diets Cravings Weight Gain—How Much? Take Inventory Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy Chapter 6: Herbs, Safety, and Pregnancy Health Are Herbs Safe During Pregnancy? Using Herbs During Pregnancy Herbs Considered Safe in Pregnancy Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy What Forms of Herbs Are Safe During Pregnancy? Chapter 7: Exercise and Posture Posture Essential Movements for Pregnant Women Pelvic Health Massage: Passive Exercise Chapter 8: The Need for Rest Relaxation Techniques Spending Time Outdoors Chapter 9: 106 Physical Changes During Pregnancy Your Breasts Your Yoni Digestive Tract Urinary Tract Uterus and Belly Hair and Skin Bones and Muscles Touch, Sound, and Smell Chapter 10: Emotional Changes by Trimester First Trimester Second Trimester Third Trimester Chapter 11: The Month Before Birth Nutrition and Rest During Late Pregnancy Herbs for Late Pregnancy and Birth Preparation Preparing Your Body for Birth Preparing for Breastfeeding What You Need After the Baby Is Born Chapter 12: Pregnancy as a Rite of Passage An Opportunity for Personal Growth Self-Empowerment Celebrating Pregnancy Chapter 13: Your Changing Family Your Relationship with Your Mate Single Mommas When You Already Have Children A Partner's Point of View Part II: Common Concerns During Pregnancy Chapter 14: A Guide to Common Pregnancy Issues Anemia Anxiety Backaches and Sciatica Bleeding and Cramping in Early Pregnancy Bleeding in Late-Pregnancy Breasts, Sore Breech Births Colds, Flu, and Mild Illnesses Constipation Cramping Depression Ectopic Pregnancy Edema Emotional Swings Fatigue Gestational Diabetes Headaches Herpes High Blood Pressure Hyperemesis Gravidarum Indigestion and Heartburn Insomnia and Anxiety Itchiness and Skin Troubles Leg Cramps and Restless Legs Miscarriage Morning Sickness Preeclampsia Stretch Marks Swelling Urinary Incontinence Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Vaginal Infections Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids Appendix A: Herbal Preparations Gathering Herbs Purchasing Herbs Preparing Herbs Appendix B: Common and Latin Names for Herbs in This Book Resources: Childbirth Education and Doula Organizations Herbal Organizations Herbal Product Resources HypnoBirthing Magazines Midwifery Organizations Pregnancy and Birth Supplies for Midwives and Home-birth Mamas Pregnancy and Birth Websites and Blogs Women’s Herbal Education Bibliography About the Author Index
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