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The natural pregnancy book, your complete guide to a safe, organic pregnancy and childbirth with herbs, nutrition, and other holistic choices, Aviva Jill Romm ; foreword by Ina May Gaskin

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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non fiction

The natural pregnancy book

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Aviva Jill Romm ; foreword by Ina May Gaskin

your complete guide to a safe, organic pregnancy and childbirth with herbs, nutrition, and other holistic choices

"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"--, Provided by publisher

Your pregnancy. The basics -- Becoming body centered -- The baby inside you -- Prenatal care -- What to eat when you're pregnant -- Herbs, safety, and pregnancy health -- Exercise and posture -- The need for rest -- Physical changes during pregnancy -- Emotional changes by trimester -- The month before birth -- Pregnancy as a rite of passage -- Your changing family -- Common concerns during pregnancy. A guide to common pregnancy issues -- Appendix A: Herbal preparations -- Appendix B: Common and Latin names for herbs in this book