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• Title: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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• Author/Creator:Romm, Aviva Jill.
  
• Published/Created:Berkeley : Ten Speed Press, [2014]
  

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  • Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: WQ150 .R766n 2014
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Pregnancy--Popular works.
  Holistic medicine--Popular works.
  Alternative medicine--Popular works.
  
• Medical Subjects: Pregnancy--physiology.
  Pregnancy--psychology.
  Holistic Health.
  Natural Childbirth.
  Phytotherapy--methods.
  
• Edition:Third edition.
  
• Description:xvi, 288 pages ; 24 cm
  
• Summary:"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"-- Provided by publisher.
  
• Notes:"Previous editions published in 1997 by Crossing Press, Freedom, California, and in 2003 by Celestial Arts, Berkeley, California."--Title page verso.
  Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-279) and index.
  
• ISBN:9781607744481 (paperback)
  1607744481 (paperback)
  9781607744498 (ebook)
  160774449X (ebook)
  
• Contents:Machine generated contents note: pt. I Your Pregnancy
  ch. 1 Basics
  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
  ch. 2 Becoming Body Centered
  Learning to Listen to Your Body
  Feelings and Fears About Your Body
  Moving Your Body Joyously
  Reclaiming Women's Wisdom
  ch. 3 Baby Inside You
  Your Growing Baby
  Creating a Healthy Prenatal Environment
  Communicating with Your Baby
  ch. 4 Prenatal Care
  Prenatal Care Basics
  Choosing Your Birth Place
  Choosing Your Birth Attendant
  Prenatal Visits
  Prenatal Testing
  Childbirth Education Classes
  ch. 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?
  Nutrients
  Vegetarian and Other Natural Foods Diets
  Cravings
  Weight Gain
  -How Much?
  Take Inventory
  Foods to Avoid in Pregnancy
  ch. 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?
  ch. 7 Exercise and Posture
  Posture
  Essential Movements for Pregnant Women
  Pelvic Health
  Massage: Passive Exercise
  ch. 8 Need for Rest
  Relaxation Techniques
  Spending Time Outdoors
  ch. 9 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
  ch. 10 Emotional Changes by Trimester
  First Trimester
  Second Trimester
  Third Trimester
  ch. 11 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
  ch. 12 Pregnancy as a Rite of Passage
  Opportunity for Personal Growth
  Self-Empowerment
  Celebrating Pregnancy
  ch. 13 Your Changing Family
  Your Relationship with Your Mate
  Single Mommas
  When You Already Have Children
  Partner's Point of View
  pt. II Common Concerns During Pregnancy
  ch. 14 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.