- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: DaCapo Press (27 Nov 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1555612822
- ISBN-13: 978-1555612825
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,077,825 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A nurturing and empowering guide for the mother-to-be interested in a holistic pregnancy and birth experience. . The newly pregnant woman faces a multitude of changes in her mind, life, and body, some of which are addressed by traditional medical care but many of which are not. In this holistic guide, the expectant mother will find warm and reassuring advice that will help her stay calm, focused, and energized during this exciting time and beyond. Rather than treat the arrival of a baby as strictly a one-moment-in-time medical event, author Karen Salt provides advice and wisdom to "treat" the whole woman-her emotions and her physical changes-and covers the entire year-long experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Salt's holistic approach unveils for mothers-to-be the backbone of the doula role-to provide support, information, advocacy, and facilitation to women during pregnancy, labor, and early motherhood-and teaches her the many ways to use the doula philosophy to nurture herself through the process. From meditation and relaxation exercises, to fitness and nutrition advice to tips for achieving "positive energy living," this comprehensive guide puts mothers in control of their pregnancy, their birthing experience, and their approach to this wonderful and life-altering time.
About the Author
Karen N. Salt is a childbirth-educat ion teacher, a doula, and a popular speaker at chi ldbirth-professional conferences nationwide. The m other of three, she lives in West Lafayette, India na.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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The REAL girlfriend's guide to pregnancy & birth!!, 22 Jan 2003
By "pamelabirthjunkie" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Recovery: Wisdom from a Doula (Paperback)
Forget the "other girlfriend's" advice about shaving your legs or painting your toenails...Karen Salt offers REAL, supportive, thoughtful, and informative advice for the mother-to-be. From how we view our changing bodies to journaling to choosing a care provider / birth place to postpartum self-care...this book has it all. Her warm voice comes through the pages to gently encourage thought, informed decision-making and a renewed sense of honoring the self through this incredible time!Like a trusted friend or close relative, Karen includes volumes of information in this one tiny book. Easy to pick up and read from cover to cover (rather than having that overwhelming hit that many books on this topic do!), I highly suggest this book for every pregnant woman.
Sink back into the loving pages of this book! Let Karen guide you gently through this amazing journey - with love, support, and intelligence!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Truly Comforting Book, 1 July 2007
By Katie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Recovery: Wisdom from a Doula (Paperback)
This is the first pregnancy book I read that really helped me understand and feel comforted about my pregnancy.Lots of other books have obvious agendas, including trying to convince you to have a hospital or home birth. Other books read more like a medical text book. After reading those kinds of books, I was frustrated and stressed out about the pregancy.
This book reads like a talk with a best friend or family member who really wants to help you. She gives great advice about how to take care of yourself and your baby as well as real talk about the different things that may or may not happen during the birth.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Some great advice but a little much, 15 Dec 2007
By L. Barthle - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Recovery: Wisdom from a Doula (Paperback)
I am very much into holistic health care but I found this book to be a little too sappy for me. At times the book is written in the manner of a yoga teacher leading a class through poses. There are some good meditation techniques but I think there are a few better natural pregnancy books out there.
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