The whole pregnancy handbook

The first book by an obstetrician to combine the latest in alternative and conventional prenatal medicine provides accessible, engaging, and authoritative guidance from preconception through postpartumAt last, everything you need to know about the latest in alternative and conventional healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy—in one comprehensive, jargon-free guide.Whether you embrace the philosophy that mind, body, and spirit work together to promote good health or you're just looking for a way to have the healthiest, most comfortable pregnancy possible, The Whole Pregnancy Handbook has the information you need to make educated decisions and take charge of your prenatal care. The Whole Pregnancy Handbook featuresComplementary treatments and techniques to improve your pre-conception health and fertility, such as nutritional medicine, mind-body medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicineComprehensive and compassionate information about genetic and prenatal testingTechniques such as massage, accupressure, herbal medicine, and mind-body exercises to help you relax and feel more comfortable as your pregnancy progressesA fully illustrated chapter on prenatal yoga with pose variations for all three trimesters.How your pregnancy unfolds month by month and how you can connect with your baby while you're expectingThe best practices of doulas and midwivesThe pros and cons of giving birth in a hospital, birthing center, or at homeEffective pain management for your labor—from epidurals to hypnotherapyEverything you need to know about inductions, assisted deliveries, and C-sectionsWhat happens postpartum—physically and emotionallyCandid recollections and insights from other moms and patient stories from Dr. Evans's practice, The Center for Women's HealthThe Whole Pregnancy Handbook is an informative and reassuring guide that will empower you to combine the best of conventional and alternative medicine with confidence at every stage of pregnancy.