Synopsis: Every
mother wants the best for her unborn child, from the baby’s conception to
birth. What’s more, every mother wants clear, straightforward information
delivered in a calm empowering voice from someone who knows the facts. Enter Dr.
Aviva Jill Romm, an expert in natural childbirth with more than twenty years of
experience both alternative and allopathic medicine. In this newly revised
third edition, Dr. Romm takes a holistic approach, emphasizing natural remedies
wherever possible and providing up-to-date advice on herbs that promote
wellness during pregnancy, and alleviate such familiar concerns as anxiety,
fatigue, morning sickness, and stretch marks. With tips for a nutritious diet,
exercise and posture, and information on the emotional and physical changes
that childbearing brings, The Natural Pregnancy Book is your comprehensive
guide to a safe, healthy pregnancy, as nature intended it.
My Review: As
someone who is interested in herbs, holistic health, and in want of naturally birthing
my own babies someday (hopefully in the
not-so-distant future) I really enjoyed reading through the multitude of
wonderful information in the newly revised edition of The Natural Pregnancy Book. Pregnancy topics covered are: a history of birthing practices, learning
how to pay attention to your own body, emotional and physical changes, diet and
exercise, looks into each trimester, and herbs and their uses to help you throughout your entire natural pregnancy.
All of the material covered here is invaluable to those “wannabe crunchy mamas”
who are actively pursuing the chance to have an all-natural pregnancy, and want to live out and promote a
healthier lifestyle for themselves, their babies and their family.
I will be keeping my copy of this book on the shelf in wait of that glorious day when I can announce “I’m pregnant!” and then I’ll boldly go about pursuing my own path towards an all-natural pregnancy of my own.
I will be keeping my copy of this book on the shelf in wait of that glorious day when I can announce “I’m pregnant!” and then I’ll boldly go about pursuing my own path towards an all-natural pregnancy of my own.
Aviva Jill Romm, MD, is a physician and highly respected
expert in botanical medicine, childbirth, women’s health, and pediatrics. She
practiced as a homebirth midwife and herbalist for more than twenty years,
becoming one of the first certified professional midwives (CPM) in the United
States, and graduated from Yale School of Medicine, where she was instrumental
in creating the school’s first
integrative medicine curriculum. Visit www.avivaromm.com
for more information.
*I received a copy of this book for free from the Blogging for Books program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
*I received a copy of this book for free from the Blogging for Books program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
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