The Whole Pregnancy Handbook by Joel Evans
At last, everything you need to know about the latest in alternative and conventional healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy--in one comprehensive, jargon-free guide.Whether you embrace the philosophy that mind, body, and spirit work together to promote good health or you're just looking for a way to have the healthiest, most comfortable pregnancy possible, The Whole Pregnancy Handbook has the information you need to make educated decisions and take charge of your prenatal care. The Whole Pregnancy Handbook featuresComplementary treatments and techniques to improve your pre-conception health and fertility, such as nutritional medicine, mind-body medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine
Comprehensive and compassionate information about genetic and prenatal testing
Techniques such as massage, accupressure, herbal medicine, and mind-body exercises to help you relax and feel more comfortable as your pregnancy progresses
A fully illustrated chapter on prenatal yoga with pose variations for all three trimesters.
How your pregnancy unfolds month by month and how you can connect with your baby while you're expecting
The best practices of doulas and midwives
The pros and cons of giving birth in a hospital, birthing center, or at home
Effective pain management for your labor--from epidurals to hypnotherapy
Everything you need to know about inductions, assisted deliveries, and C-sections
What happens postpartum--physically and emotionally
Candid recollections and insights from other moms and patient stories from Dr. Evans's practice, The Center for Women's Health
The Whole Pregnancy Handbook is an informative and reassuring guide that will empower you to combine the best of conventional and alternative medicine with confidence at every stage of pregnancy.
On the web: http: //www.wholepregnancy.com
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592401116 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592401112 |
| Title | The Whole Pregnancy Handbook |
| Author | Joel Evans |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gotham Books |
| Year published | 2005-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 576 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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