This book asnwers all the questions about nutritional and herbal medicine for optimum health during pregnancy. Beginning with God's design for health and nutrition, the following is covered in how to eat for a healthy baby, which herbs are safe and which are dangerous during pregnancy, and the best ways to minimize those times of nausea and discomfort. Shonda Parker provides information to guide the pregnant mom and her baby to good health with a balanced approach to herbal and traditional medicine. A broad range of information and research, coupled with years of experience has emerged to create this health and nutrition book that encompasses far more than the health needs of present and future pregnant women. The author's warm, personal style, combined with an educational powerhouse of information makes The Naturally Healthy Pregnancy essential to a healthful, joy-filled pregnancy. A treasured gift!
By far one of the best pregnancy books I’ve read. Written from a covenantal Christian perspective with rightful approaches to nutrition, health, breastfeeding, birth control, and child rearing. I will say, this book was written in the 90’s and the natural health/birth circles have progressed since then in a few areas, so there are some recommendations in this book I can’t stand behind, like canola oil being a healthy addition to my diet, or receiving a fundal massage after giving birth. Even still, this will definitely be one of my top recommends going forward!
i thought this book was great! there were definitely a few things i took with a grain of salt (like the recommendation of canola oil in your diet), but all in all i think i’ll be referencing this in the future!
4.5 stars This book has been such a helpful resource! I am blessed to have a doctor who is very open to more natural ways of doing things, and this book is a perfect complement to my doctor's approach. Sometimes I wish the organization scheme was a little different, as I often find myself hunting for things in this book, but overall I find it a fantastic resource. The tone is very encouraging, too, which this first time mama definitely appreciates!