A Natural Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum Health
Having a baby can and should be one of the most joyful experiences of a woman's life. While there are hundreds of books that provide information on how to ensure the development of a healthy baby, few of them dedicate more than a few pages to the nourishment of the mother herself during this physically and emotionally demanding time. It is rarely discussed, but women commonly experience a wide variety of ailments during the postpartum period, from depression to anxiety, backache, and loss of...
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Having a baby can and should be one of the most joyful experiences of a woman's life. While there are hundreds of books that provide information on how to ensure the development of a healthy baby, few of them dedicate more than a few pages to the nourishment of the mother herself during this physically and emotionally demanding time. It is rarely discussed, but women commonly experience a wide variety of ailments during the postpartum period, from depression to anxiety, backache, and loss of libido. A Natural Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum Health is the first book by physicians that is devoted entirely to telling women how they can prevent postpartum problems and attain optimum health after the delivery of their babies. Elements of the program, which is meant to be adopted during-or, if possible, before-pregnancy, include diet, nutritional supplementation, exercise, hormone-balancing, the use of medicinal herbs, and conventional medications. Developed by the authors in clinical practice, this program has a proven track record in helping women to avoid and overcome postpartum difficulties.
PrefaceixHow to Use This Book11I Have a Beautiful Baby. Why Do I Feel So Terrible?32Pregnancy Preparation, Support, and Recovery203How Nutrient Depletion Sets the Stage for Postpartum Ailments344Laboratory Tests--and How to Read Them645Building Nutrient Reserves with Diet856Postpartum Food Preparation: Practical Matters1127Building Nutrient Reserves with Supplements1248Healing Your Digestive Tract1589Using Hormones to Regain Balance after Pregnancy17810The Breastfeeding Factor20911Using Herbs to Restore and Maintain Postpartum Health22812The ABCs of Exercise24113A Healthier Outlook259References269Resources273Sample Test Results276Permissions and Credits285Index287
