Böcker i Maternal Health Manuals-serien

This Holistic Childbirth Manual strives to prepare women for an optimal childbirth experience. It doubles-up as a handy, reference pocket for both parents and professionals working in the field of childbirth. It covers the physiological process of birth, the importance of understanding the essential functions of birth hormones, ways that women can find comfort during labour and birth, the role of pain, the various terms used during and around birth, the importance of continuous, emotional and physical support and to making informed choices. This manual:Is a practical and reassuring guide explaining the physiology childbirthIs a perfect baby shower or blessingway giftHelps to untangle the vast and contrasting information available about childbirth. Is packed with useful tips on how to prepare for labour and birthIs handy as an A-Z guide for doulas and practitioners working in childbirthTakes deep dive into the hormones of labour and birth and how to support these to enhance the birth processIs a roadmap to navigating terms and procedures during and around labour and birth.Is helpful for parents tackling the anxieties and demands leading up to and during childbirth.Is a useful support guide with helpful tips and techniques for during labour and birthDescribes normal, healthy childbirth processes in a clear and simple way Has an extensive references sectionIs an inclusive, holistic, evidence-based guide about childbirth

During pregnancy, every mother wants the best for her developing baby and to have easy-to-find information about what is happening to her during this transformative time. From midwife and health expert, Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer, this holistic manual is packed with helpful resources, including comprehensive information, supportive self-care, pregnancy symptom-specific holistic solutions and explicit nutritional advice to help promote wellness during pregnancy. This Holistic Pregnancy Manual is a comprehensive and authoritative guide for modern parents-to-be wanting a more integrative approach; it:is practical and easy-to-use is a comprehensive approach to maintaining and enhancing a healthy pregnancyis a perfect as a "congratulations-you're-pregnant" giftis handy as an A-Z guide for doulas and practitioners working in pregnancyexplains the meaning of essential pregnancy termsexplains how the pregnancy hormones impact the body and mindhas holistic solutions to pregnancy complaintslooks at exercise during pregnancygives sensible, extensive nutritional advicewhich foods to avoid during pregnancyis an indispensable, trusted, holistic companion throughout pregnancyhas frank information answering many questions that might be asked in pregnancy has an extensive references section

From midwife and health expert, Jacky Bloemraad-de Boer, this Holistic Postpartum Manual is a comprehensive resource on how to create a healthy, holistic environment for a newborn baby, while highlighting the importance of the mother's recovery.It aids to reduce confusion about postpartum recovery by clarifying what is needed for the mother, specifically how to support her emotional and nutritional needs and safely implements herbal advice. It extensively covers all aspects of the newborn and newborn care focussing on what is normal during the postpartum time. This manual:Imparts practical, specific, helpful support suggestions for new mothersAims to help reclaim postpartum wellnessA perfect postpartum guide, easy-to-read has everything in it that most mother's didn't realise they wanted and needed.Is a holistic guide to postpartum recovery Gives information to help create a healthy foundation for the babyShares essential information and knowledge about recovery during postpartumIs packed with sound nutritional, herbal and supplemental adviceApproaches both safe physiological information and shares traditional practices in the approach to postpartum recovery and healingPasses down woman-to-woman postpartum wisdomProvides helpful feeding/breastfeeding informationEncourages women to tap into their innate mothering wisdomHelps parents feel more confident about caring for their babyCreates an understanding for what is happening to women's bodies during postpartum.Helps parents recognise what is normal in the development and health of their newborn, helping avoid perpetual double guessingShares personal, informative and realistic information