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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 commo...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
January 3rd 2003
by Avery
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Great info on how a mother's body donates all the nutrients to form her baby's body, placenta, and how drained nutrients can affect a new mother's emotional and physical health. Great info on which nutrients make which brain chemicals (serotonin, etc.) and how it relates to postpartum depression and anxiety and sleep issues. Lots on hormones and how they tend to get depleted postpartum ( adrenal, thyroid, progesterone, estrogen, etc.) and affect energy and mood and lots about bio-identical horm...more
a little scientific (i.e. boring) as it delves deep into nutrition and how the human body breaks nutrients down, etc. - it's nonetheless a super informative read which focuses on the potential toll pregnancy can have on your body and natural remedies to prevent/heal yourself from various resulting ailments. recommended..
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