Aviva Jill Romm

The Natural Pregnancy Book, Third Edition (eBook, ePUB)

Your Complete Guide to a Safe, Organic Pregnancy and Childbirth with Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Holistic Choices

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. August 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781607744498
• Artikelnr.: 41255423

Autorenporträt

AVIVA JILL ROMM, MD, is a physician and highly respected expert in botanical medicine, childbirth, women's health, and pediatrics. She practiced as a homebirth midwife and herbalist for more than 20 years, becoming one of the first certified professional midwives (CPM) in the United States. A graduate of Yale School of Medicine, where she received the Internal Medicine Award for "outstanding academic achievement and community service," Dr. Romm completed her intern year in Internal Medicine at Yale where she was instrumental in creating the school's first integrative medicine curriculum. Her numerous distinctions include serving as the President of the American Herbalists Guild for over a decade, serving as the Medical Director for American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), being on the advisory board for Yale Integrative Medicine, serving on the advisory board for the American Botanical Council, and teaching as an adjunct faculty for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Visit www.avivaromm.com.

Inhaltsangabe

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