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Following their bestselling guide to natural preconception health care, The Natural Way to Better Babies, Francesca Naish and Janette Roberts help prospective parents take the next step to a natural, drug-free, stress-free pregnancy. In today’s society, pregnancy is often regarded as a medical rather than a natural event. The Natural Way to a Better Pregnancy restores the natural order by reaffirming pregnancy as a normal, healthy part of life to be enjoyed, not endured.The food you eat, the lifestyle you lead and the environment you live in can have a profound effect on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of your baby. In the first practical guide to a natural pregnancy, two internationally recognised Australian experts show you how to give your baby the best possible start in life. The Natural Way to a Better Pregnancy includes essential advice on: ♦ Introducing natural alternatives to your daily routine ♦ How to detoxify your body and eat well for a healthy, happy baby ♦ Creating a clean and healthy environment ♦ Avoiding everyday exposure to radiation, lead, insecticides and toxic chemicals Herbs, essential oils and acupressure points to use (and avoid) during pregnancy ♦ Massage, meditation and learning how to relax ♦ How to head off stress and fatigue ♦ Yoga, stretching and strengthening exercises ♦ Natural remedies for allergies and infections ♦ How to make informed decisions about antenatal testing ♦ Plus an invaluable resources list, glossary, index, and much, much more … Naturopath, herbalist, hypnotherapist and bestselling author of Natural Fertility, Francesca Naish runs Australia’s only clinic dedicated to helping people conceive naturally. Janette Roberts is a pharmacist and clinical nutritionist who specialises in preconception health care at one of Australia’s first wellness centres. Format: Paperback, 320 pages Publisher: Doubleday Australia ISBN: 0868247952 EAN: 9780868247953 Dimensions: 23.0 centimeters Contents Chapter 1 Your better pregnancy  Chapter 2 How you and your baby grow  Chapter 3 Eating well  Chapter 4 Nutritional supplementation  Chapter 5 A healthy lifestyle  Chapter 6 A clean environment  Chapter 7 Detoxification  Chapter 8 Allergies and infections  Chapter 9 Exercise  Chapter 10 Reducing stress and thinking positively  Chapter 11 Antenatal testing Chapter 12 Choosing your carer  Chapter 13 Natural treatments and remediesAppendices1 Reproductive health: diet summary 2 Nutritional content of organic versus non-organic foods3 Nutrients lost when wheat is refined 4 Nutritional deficiencies and symptoms 5 Diet and lifestyle questionnaire 6 Herbs to avoid during pregnancy 7 Essential oils to avoid during pregnancy 8 Acupressure points to avoid during pregnancy 9 Tips for travellers 10 Drinking water 11 Preconception health care 12 How to prevent miscarriage  

Packed with useful information to help prospective parents take the next step to a natural, drug-free, stress-free pregnancy.