Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610594981
Category : Pregnancy
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Like other best-selling pregnancy books, this The Fearless Pregnancy shares first-person information from a new mom, but what sets it apart from the other books is that it also includes helpful advice from both a doctor and a midwife. Chapters include: 1. The Fear Factor -- the pregnancy\fear connection (how fear has been introduced into pregnancy over the past 30 years or so), what is fear, how does it serve and disserve us, how does it influence our thinking and feeling, how fear changes our biochemistry and how this relates to pregnancy. 2. Fearless First Trimester -- fears around early miscarriage, when itÆs "safe" to tell people, pregnancy sickness, dealing with other peopleÆs fearful reactions, conquering fears that come up when youÆre just accepting the news, etc. 3. Fearless Testing -- how to navigate the various and many tests (blood tests, amnio, genetic testing, etc.) and understand the risk, benefits and how to put them in perspective. 4. Fearless Diet, Fitness and Weight Gain -- the truth about food -- how risky are certain "taboo" foods, how concerned do you need to be about your nutrition, how safe/unsafe is moderate alcohol. ItÆll also discuss common sense exercise precautions and how to handle fear of weight gain. 5. Fearless Living -- How to go about your expectant mom life with the least amount of pregnancy-related stress and fear. Other topics include: Sickness and Health-- what to do when thereÆs something wrong with you (cold, flu, skin problems, urinary tract infections or more serious stuff like strep or a broken bone) Sex Travel Beauty treatments Sleeping 6. Fearless Environment -- from environmental health concerns like plastic containers and cleaning solutions to noise and stress problems, this section will discuss whatÆs risky and whatÆs not and how to control your environment when possible. 7. Fearless Delivery Prep -- from birthing classes to the fear of the actual birth (entire books have been written on this) to how to take advice from other moms. 8. Fearless Gear Guide -- how to grapple with the stuff you really need to be safe and comfortable with a newborn, such as bassinets, disposable diapers, nursing pumps, etc. 9. Fear-fighting Exercisesùmeditation, writing and discussion exercises specifically targeted to addressing and putting into perspective a variety of pregnancy fears.
Fearless Pregnancy
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610594981
Category : Pregnancy
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Like other best-selling pregnancy books, this The Fearless Pregnancy shares first-person information from a new mom, but what sets it apart from the other books is that it also includes helpful advice from both a doctor and a midwife. Chapters include: 1. The Fear Factor -- the pregnancy\fear connection (how fear has been introduced into pregnancy over the past 30 years or so), what is fear, how does it serve and disserve us, how does it influence our thinking and feeling, how fear changes our biochemistry and how this relates to pregnancy. 2. Fearless First Trimester -- fears around early miscarriage, when itÆs "safe" to tell people, pregnancy sickness, dealing with other peopleÆs fearful reactions, conquering fears that come up when youÆre just accepting the news, etc. 3. Fearless Testing -- how to navigate the various and many tests (blood tests, amnio, genetic testing, etc.) and understand the risk, benefits and how to put them in perspective. 4. Fearless Diet, Fitness and Weight Gain -- the truth about food -- how risky are certain "taboo" foods, how concerned do you need to be about your nutrition, how safe/unsafe is moderate alcohol. ItÆll also discuss common sense exercise precautions and how to handle fear of weight gain. 5. Fearless Living -- How to go about your expectant mom life with the least amount of pregnancy-related stress and fear. Other topics include: Sickness and Health-- what to do when thereÆs something wrong with you (cold, flu, skin problems, urinary tract infections or more serious stuff like strep or a broken bone) Sex Travel Beauty treatments Sleeping 6. Fearless Environment -- from environmental health concerns like plastic containers and cleaning solutions to noise and stress problems, this section will discuss whatÆs risky and whatÆs not and how to control your environment when possible. 7. Fearless Delivery Prep -- from birthing classes to the fear of the actual birth (entire books have been written on this) to how to take advice from other moms. 8. Fearless Gear Guide -- how to grapple with the stuff you really need to be safe and comfortable with a newborn, such as bassinets, disposable diapers, nursing pumps, etc. 9. Fear-fighting Exercisesùmeditation, writing and discussion exercises specifically targeted to addressing and putting into perspective a variety of pregnancy fears.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781610594981
Category : Pregnancy
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Like other best-selling pregnancy books, this The Fearless Pregnancy shares first-person information from a new mom, but what sets it apart from the other books is that it also includes helpful advice from both a doctor and a midwife. Chapters include: 1. The Fear Factor -- the pregnancy\fear connection (how fear has been introduced into pregnancy over the past 30 years or so), what is fear, how does it serve and disserve us, how does it influence our thinking and feeling, how fear changes our biochemistry and how this relates to pregnancy. 2. Fearless First Trimester -- fears around early miscarriage, when itÆs "safe" to tell people, pregnancy sickness, dealing with other peopleÆs fearful reactions, conquering fears that come up when youÆre just accepting the news, etc. 3. Fearless Testing -- how to navigate the various and many tests (blood tests, amnio, genetic testing, etc.) and understand the risk, benefits and how to put them in perspective. 4. Fearless Diet, Fitness and Weight Gain -- the truth about food -- how risky are certain "taboo" foods, how concerned do you need to be about your nutrition, how safe/unsafe is moderate alcohol. ItÆll also discuss common sense exercise precautions and how to handle fear of weight gain. 5. Fearless Living -- How to go about your expectant mom life with the least amount of pregnancy-related stress and fear. Other topics include: Sickness and Health-- what to do when thereÆs something wrong with you (cold, flu, skin problems, urinary tract infections or more serious stuff like strep or a broken bone) Sex Travel Beauty treatments Sleeping 6. Fearless Environment -- from environmental health concerns like plastic containers and cleaning solutions to noise and stress problems, this section will discuss whatÆs risky and whatÆs not and how to control your environment when possible. 7. Fearless Delivery Prep -- from birthing classes to the fear of the actual birth (entire books have been written on this) to how to take advice from other moms. 8. Fearless Gear Guide -- how to grapple with the stuff you really need to be safe and comfortable with a newborn, such as bassinets, disposable diapers, nursing pumps, etc. 9. Fear-fighting Exercisesùmeditation, writing and discussion exercises specifically targeted to addressing and putting into perspective a variety of pregnancy fears.
Labor Like a Goddess
Author: Alexandria Moran
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198223587X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Written by two birth doulas and intuitive healers, this book tells the metaphorical story of a fictional goddess who must walk through 7 Gates of Transformation in order to become a Mother. At the final gate, she must surrender to the ultimate sacrifice—spiritual death—so she can be reborn into motherhood. Each gate perfectly illustrates the 7 emotional, psychological, and often subconscious sacrifices that every laboring woman experiences, whether willingly or not. This book is a guide to help pregnant women understand birth as a divine journey and master how to walk through each gate with empowered sacrifice, purpose, and zeal through tools, rituals, and integrative practices.
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN: 198223587X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Written by two birth doulas and intuitive healers, this book tells the metaphorical story of a fictional goddess who must walk through 7 Gates of Transformation in order to become a Mother. At the final gate, she must surrender to the ultimate sacrifice—spiritual death—so she can be reborn into motherhood. Each gate perfectly illustrates the 7 emotional, psychological, and often subconscious sacrifices that every laboring woman experiences, whether willingly or not. This book is a guide to help pregnant women understand birth as a divine journey and master how to walk through each gate with empowered sacrifice, purpose, and zeal through tools, rituals, and integrative practices.
Fearless Birthing
Author: Alexia Leachman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781999891510
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Fearless Birthing is your essential road map to confront and conquer the fears that stand between you and motherhood. Through Leachman's unique fear-clearance method, you'll learn how to mentally and emotionally prepare for the birth of your bundle of joy. By ridding your fears, you'll turn potential trauma into an empowering experience.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781999891510
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Fearless Birthing is your essential road map to confront and conquer the fears that stand between you and motherhood. Through Leachman's unique fear-clearance method, you'll learn how to mentally and emotionally prepare for the birth of your bundle of joy. By ridding your fears, you'll turn potential trauma into an empowering experience.
From Fear to Love
Author: Red Miller
Publisher: Rethink Press
ISBN: 9781781332221
Category : Childbirth
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Birth is one of the major events of our life, one that shapes our identity, both for the mother giving birth and the baby being born. This book is for pregnant mothers who wish to experience the healthiest, most joyful and nurturing birth experience possible. Read Fear to Love and practice what's inside in order to: Identify your fears and discover the secrets they hold to empower and transform your birth experience Develop a self-nurturing plan that will enhance your body's ability to nourish and grow a healthy baby Work with your pain guides and increase your capacity to cope with the intensity of labour Minimise birth interventions like c-section, episiotomies, vacuums, forceps, and labour induction Inspire your birth partner to step up and play an active role Understand your unborn baby's wishes to create the ultimate birth team
Publisher: Rethink Press
ISBN: 9781781332221
Category : Childbirth
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Birth is one of the major events of our life, one that shapes our identity, both for the mother giving birth and the baby being born. This book is for pregnant mothers who wish to experience the healthiest, most joyful and nurturing birth experience possible. Read Fear to Love and practice what's inside in order to: Identify your fears and discover the secrets they hold to empower and transform your birth experience Develop a self-nurturing plan that will enhance your body's ability to nourish and grow a healthy baby Work with your pain guides and increase your capacity to cope with the intensity of labour Minimise birth interventions like c-section, episiotomies, vacuums, forceps, and labour induction Inspire your birth partner to step up and play an active role Understand your unborn baby's wishes to create the ultimate birth team
Bonding Before Birth
Author: Miriam Stoppard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643295
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Bonding Before Birth combines up-to-the-minute research with enlightened and compassionate wisdom. This book explores what science knows about babies in the womb and explains why mother-baby bonding is so vital for the future well-being of mother, father, and baby. Dr. Miriam Stoppard writes about the feelings that expectant parents experience during the first, second and third trimesters and promotes the significance of rites of passage through pregnancy, from adjusting to the changes that parenthood brings to celebrating your future as a family. The emotional and psychological elements of pregnancy are often overlooked in favor of hard facts and scientific evidence. This book redresses the balance and turns its attention to the conflicting feelings of exhilaration and anxiety, dreams and fears that so often characterize the nine months of pregnancy and gives parents-to-be inspiring guidance through these uncharted waters.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756643295
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Bonding Before Birth combines up-to-the-minute research with enlightened and compassionate wisdom. This book explores what science knows about babies in the womb and explains why mother-baby bonding is so vital for the future well-being of mother, father, and baby. Dr. Miriam Stoppard writes about the feelings that expectant parents experience during the first, second and third trimesters and promotes the significance of rites of passage through pregnancy, from adjusting to the changes that parenthood brings to celebrating your future as a family. The emotional and psychological elements of pregnancy are often overlooked in favor of hard facts and scientific evidence. This book redresses the balance and turns its attention to the conflicting feelings of exhilaration and anxiety, dreams and fears that so often characterize the nine months of pregnancy and gives parents-to-be inspiring guidance through these uncharted waters.
Fearless Living
Author: Rhonda Britten
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399527531
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The creator of the groundbreaking Fearless Living program shows readers how to overcome unrealistic expectations and live a life based on instinct and intention rather than fear, clinging, and regret. Reprint.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399527531
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The creator of the groundbreaking Fearless Living program shows readers how to overcome unrealistic expectations and live a life based on instinct and intention rather than fear, clinging, and regret. Reprint.
50 Biblical Affirmations for a Fearless Pregnancy: A Christian Pregnancy Devotional
Author: Elizabeth Jimenez
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781798082393
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Preparing your mind for childbirth is a crucial part of the pregnancy process. This collection of birth affirmations is focused on providing support and encouragement for the Christian woman, building mental confidence for labor and childbirth. Each affirmation is combined with a Biblical, King James Version scripture, complete with a place to write notes and thoughts.This collection specifically includes: - 50 Affirmations including Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth and Motherhood- 50 Scriptures -- one per affirmation- An area for notes at the end of each affirmation and scriptur
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781798082393
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Preparing your mind for childbirth is a crucial part of the pregnancy process. This collection of birth affirmations is focused on providing support and encouragement for the Christian woman, building mental confidence for labor and childbirth. Each affirmation is combined with a Biblical, King James Version scripture, complete with a place to write notes and thoughts.This collection specifically includes: - 50 Affirmations including Pregnancy, Labor, Childbirth and Motherhood- 50 Scriptures -- one per affirmation- An area for notes at the end of each affirmation and scriptur
Mindful Pregnancy
Author: Tracy Donegan
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465490442
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy. Trimester by trimester, this beautiful book gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutrition, and hypnobirthing techniques to match your stage of pregnancy. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will help you to understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and bond with your growing baby. Troubleshoot pregnancy aches and pains with appropriate exercises, quell morning sickness with natural remedies and food, bond with your baby through meditation and movement, and prepare your body and mind safely and healthily for childbirth using strengthening exercises and hypnobirthing techniques. Feel empowered to nurture and give birth to your baby with strength and confidence, and embrace your life as a new mum. "A must-read for all parents who want to create a healthier, more joyful, more peaceful world." - Deepak Chopra, MD
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1465490442
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Enjoy a natural, positive, stress-free pregnancy. Trimester by trimester, this beautiful book gives you safe yoga, meditation, natural remedies, nutrition, and hypnobirthing techniques to match your stage of pregnancy. Encouraging, practical advice from midwife and positive birth expert, Tracy Donegan, will help you to understand your body, relish your pregnancy, and bond with your growing baby. Troubleshoot pregnancy aches and pains with appropriate exercises, quell morning sickness with natural remedies and food, bond with your baby through meditation and movement, and prepare your body and mind safely and healthily for childbirth using strengthening exercises and hypnobirthing techniques. Feel empowered to nurture and give birth to your baby with strength and confidence, and embrace your life as a new mum. "A must-read for all parents who want to create a healthier, more joyful, more peaceful world." - Deepak Chopra, MD
Fearless Feeding
Author: Jill Castle
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118421558
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
An essential guide to understanding and improving any child's eating habits This comprehensive nutrition guide gives parents the tools for encouraging kids of any age on the path to healthy eating. Pediatric nutrition experts Castle and Jacobsen simplify nutrition information, describe how children's eating habits correspond to their stage of development, provide step-by-step feeding guidance, and show parents how to relax about feeding their kids and get healthy meals on the table fast. Prepares parents by explaining what to expect at different stages of growth, whether it be picky eating, growth spurts or poor body image Helps parents work through problems such as food allergies, nutrient deficiencies and weight management, and identifying if and when they need to seek professional help Empowers parents to take a whole-family approach to feeding including maximizing their own health and well-being Offers fun, easy recipes parents can make for, and with, kids Fearless Feeding translates complicated nutrition advice into simple feeding plans for every age and stage that take the fear out of feeding kids.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118421558
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
An essential guide to understanding and improving any child's eating habits This comprehensive nutrition guide gives parents the tools for encouraging kids of any age on the path to healthy eating. Pediatric nutrition experts Castle and Jacobsen simplify nutrition information, describe how children's eating habits correspond to their stage of development, provide step-by-step feeding guidance, and show parents how to relax about feeding their kids and get healthy meals on the table fast. Prepares parents by explaining what to expect at different stages of growth, whether it be picky eating, growth spurts or poor body image Helps parents work through problems such as food allergies, nutrient deficiencies and weight management, and identifying if and when they need to seek professional help Empowers parents to take a whole-family approach to feeding including maximizing their own health and well-being Offers fun, easy recipes parents can make for, and with, kids Fearless Feeding translates complicated nutrition advice into simple feeding plans for every age and stage that take the fear out of feeding kids.
Birth Matters
Author: Ina May Gaskin
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
ISBN: 1609801407
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Renowned for her practice's exemplary results and low intervention rates, Ina May Gaskin has gained international notoriety for promoting natural birth. She is a much-beloved leader of a movement that seeks to stop the hyper-medicalization of birth—which has lead to nearly a third of hospital births in America to be cesarean sections—and renew confidence in a woman's natural ability to birth. Upbeat and informative, Gaskin asserts that the way in which women become mothers is a women's rights issue, and it is perhaps the act that most powerfully exhibits what it is to be instinctually human. Birth Matters is a spirited manifesta showing us how to trust women, value birth, and reconcile modern life with a process as old as our species.
Publisher: Seven Stories Press
ISBN: 1609801407
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Renowned for her practice's exemplary results and low intervention rates, Ina May Gaskin has gained international notoriety for promoting natural birth. She is a much-beloved leader of a movement that seeks to stop the hyper-medicalization of birth—which has lead to nearly a third of hospital births in America to be cesarean sections—and renew confidence in a woman's natural ability to birth. Upbeat and informative, Gaskin asserts that the way in which women become mothers is a women's rights issue, and it is perhaps the act that most powerfully exhibits what it is to be instinctually human. Birth Matters is a spirited manifesta showing us how to trust women, value birth, and reconcile modern life with a process as old as our species.