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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 Cover Image Book Book

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

Romm, Aviva Jill (author.).

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  • ISBN: 9781607744481 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: print
    regular print
    xvi, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: Third edition.
  • Publisher: Berkeley, California : Ten Speed Press, 2014.

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Valemount Public Library anf 618.2 rom (Text) 35194014275739 Adult non-fiction Volume hold In transit -
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Acknowledgments xi
Foreword xiii
Ina May Gaskin
Preface xv
Part I Your Pregnancy
1(152)
Chapter 1 The Basics
3(8)
A Brief History of Birthing Practices in the United States
4(3)
What I Mean by Natural
7(1)
Alternative Childbirth and the Resurgence of Midwifery
7(2)
Looking to the Future
9(2)
Chapter 2 Becoming Body Centered
11(9)
Learning to Listen to Your Body
12(3)
Feelings and Fears About Your Body
15(1)
Moving Your Body Joyously
16(1)
Reclaiming Women's Wisdom
17(3)
Chapter 3 The Baby Inside You
20(12)
Your Growing Baby
20(5)
Creating a Healthy Prenatal Environment
25(3)
Communicating with Your Baby
28(4)
Chapter 4 Prenatal Care
32(19)
Prenatal Care Basics
33(1)
Choosing Your Birth Place
34(1)
Choosing Your Birth Attendant
35(7)
Prenatal Visits
42(2)
Prenatal Testing
44(5)
Childbirth Education Classes
49(2)
Chapter 5 What to Eat When You're Pregnant
51(25)
Getting Started
53(1)
We Bring Home More Than the Bacon: Hidden Dangers in Our Foods
54(1)
What Should You Eat?
55(1)
The Nutrients
55(14)
Vegetarian and Other Natural Foods Diets
69(3)
Cravings
72(1)
Weight Gain---How Much?
72(2)
Take Inventory
74(1)
Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy
75(1)
Chapter 6 Herbs, Safety, and Pregnancy Health
76(11)
Are Herbs Safe During Pregnancy?
76(1)
Using Herbs During Pregnancy
77(3)
Herbs Considered Safe in Pregnancy
80(3)
Herbs to Avoid During Pregnancy
83(3)
What Forms of Herbs Are Safe During Pregnancy?
86(1)
Chapter 7 Exercise and Posture
87(14)
Posture
89(2)
Essential Movements for Pregnant Women
91(4)
Pelvic Health
95(3)
Massage: Passive Exercise
98(3)
Chapter 8 The Need for Rest
101(5)
Relaxation Techniques
102(2)
Spending Time Outdoors
104(2)
Chapter 9 Physical Changes During Pregnancy
106(7)
Your Breasts
106(2)
Your Yoni
108(1)
Digestive Tract
108(1)
Urinary Tract
109(1)
Uterus and Belly
109(2)
Hair and Skin
111(1)
Bones and Muscles
112(1)
Touch, Sound, and Smell
112(1)
Chapter 10 Emotional Changes by Trimester
113(6)
First Trimester
114(2)
Second Trimester
116(1)
Third Trimester
117(2)
Chapter 11 The Month Before Birth
119(8)
Nutrition and Rest During Late Pregnancy
120(1)
Herbs for Late Pregnancy and Birth Preparation
121(1)
Preparing Your Body for Birth
122(1)
Preparing for Breastfeeding
123(1)
What You Need After the Baby Is Born
124(3)
Chapter 12 Pregnancy as a Rite of Passage
127(14)
An Opportunity for Personal Growth
128(1)
Self-Empowerment
128(6)
Celebrating Pregnancy
134(7)
Chapter 13 Your Changing Family
141(12)
Your Relationship with Your Mate
141(3)
Single Mommas
144(1)
When You Already Have Children
144(2)
A Partner's Point of View
146(7)
Part II Common Concerns During Pregnancy
153(100)
Chapter 14 A Guide to Common Pregnancy Issues
155(98)
Anemia
156(6)
Anxiety
162(1)
Backaches and Sciatica
162(3)
Bleeding and Cramping in Early Pregnancy
165(3)
Bleeding in Late-Pregnancy
168(1)
Breasts, Sore
168(1)
Breech Births
169(2)
Colds, Flu, and Mild Illnesses
171(4)
Constipation
175(3)
Cramping
178(1)
Depression
178(1)
Ectopic Pregnancy
178(1)
Edema
179(1)
Emotional Swings
179(4)
Fatigue
183(3)
Gestational Diabetes
186(1)
Headaches
187(2)
Herpes
189(5)
High Blood Pressure
194(5)
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
199(2)
Indigestion and Heartburn
201(3)
Insomnia and Anxiety
204(2)
Itchiness and Skin Troubles
206(1)
Leg Cramps and Restless Legs
207(3)
Miscarriage
210(14)
Morning Sickness
224(6)
Preeclampsia
230(1)
Stretch Marks
231(1)
Swelling
232(1)
Urinary Incontinence
233(1)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
234(3)
Vaginal Infections
237(11)
Varicose Veins and Hemorrhoids
248(5)
APPENDIX A Herbal Preparations
253(10)
Gathering Herbs
253(1)
Purchasing Herbs
254(1)
Preparing Herbs
255(8)
APPENDIX B Common and Latin Names for Herbs in This Book
263(3)
RESOURCES
Childbirth Education and Doula Organizations
266(1)
Herbal Organizations
267(1)
Herbal Product Resources
267(1)
HypnoBirthing
267(1)
Magazines
268(1)
Midwifery Organizations
268(1)
Pregnancy and Birth Supplies for Midwives and Home-birth Mamas
269(1)
Pregnancy and Birth Websites and Blogs
269(1)
Women's Herbal Education
270(1)
Bibliography 271(9)
About the Author 280(1)
Index 281

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