The Mindful Mom-To-Be: A Modern Doula's Guide to Building a Healthy Foundation f

Description: The Mindful Mom-To-Be by Lori Bregman, Stefani Newman, Molly Sims Strengthening your own foundation is one of the very best beginnings you can give your child. In The Mindful Mom-to-Be, doula and pregnancy coach Lori Bregman guides you in your journey toward motherhood by empowering you to find what works best for you and your baby. In addition to concrete, prescriptive health information, including nutritional advice, natural remedies, developmental milestones, and techniques for labor, she offers simple and enjoyable spiritual and emotional exercises to help you prepare for motherhood. As Lori explains, youre not just birthing a baby; youre birthing yourself as a mom, too. With month-by-month advice, comprehensive checklists, and customizable birth plans, this is your indispensible, holistic companion for pregnancy, birth, and beyond. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Lori Bregman is the founder of the Rooted for Life pregnancy coaching program, a complete body, mind, and spirit support system that helps women through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and into motherhood. She blogs for Modern Mom, Mind Body Green, and at her own blog. She lives in Santa Monica, CA. Review "We love Lori! We worked with her throughout the pregnancy and birth of our daughter. The Mindful Mom-to-Be is just like having Lori by your side, supporting you throughout your journey into parenthood. Read this book now!" —Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard"I feel so blessed to have had Lori on my pregnancy journey and by my side for the birth of my son. She made me feel so relaxed and ready for birth, dismissed all fear, and helped me focus on LOVE!" —Kelly Rowland"The Mindful Mom-to-Be offers an empowering approach to pregnancy and childbirth that will help you find your own authentic path." —Jay M. Goldberg, MD, OB/GYN Review Quote "We love Lori! We worked with her throughout the pregnancy and birth of our daughter. The Mindful Mom-to-Be is just like having Lori by your side, supporting you throughout your journey into parenthood. Read this book now!" -- Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard "I feel so blessed to have had Lori on my pregnancy journey and by my side for the birth of my son. She made me feel so relaxed and ready for birth, dismissed all fear, and helped me focus on LOVE!" -- Kelly Rowland " The Mindful Mom-to-Be offers an empowering approach to pregnancy and childbirth that will help you find your own authentic path." -- Jay M. Goldberg, MD, OB/GYN Excerpt from Book Month One HEALTHY MOM, HEALTHY BABY "A house must be built on solid foundations if it is to last. The same principle applies to man, otherwise he too will sink back into the soft ground and become swallowed up by the world of illusion." --Sai Baba If you ask any mom-to-be her greatest wish for her children, the first thing shell say is, "I want them to be healthy!" Of course, some circumstances surrounding the health of our children are beyond our control. But there are many things you can absolutely do to make sure your children are healthy from the moment you find out theyre coming into the world. During pregnancy, your baby is as much a part of you as your internal organs. By eating healthy foods, exercising, and destressing, not only will you feel better physically and emotionally, youll also create a solid, healthy foundation for both you and your baby. Women who adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles throughout pregnancy generally have fewer risks and complications, straightforward births, and an easier time bouncing back postdelivery than those who dont. When I say "healthy lifestyle," Im talking about balancing the food and supplements you consume, exercising, and managing stress. And this lifestyle doesnt have to end once you give birth--by shifting your habits, youll feel better for life. Its never too late--or too early--to establish a healthy routine. During the first month of pregnancy, you may not even realize that youre pregnant, so it makes sense to take stock of your prepregnancy lifestyle. Note the foods youve been eating, whether youre mostly active or sedentary, and how stressed-out you feel on a daily basis. Evaluating your lifestyle now will help you to create a healthy environment for yourself and your children in the future. The better care you take of yourself during pregnancy, the better care youll be taking of the baby within you. Your baby is dependent on you to make choices that best support her growth and development. Changing less-than-ideal eating and lifestyle habits during the first month of your pregnancy lays the foundation for the months (and years!) to come. This chapter explores why mind/body health matters for you and your baby. "The greatest wealth is health." --Virgil YOUR CHANGING BODY Are you really pregnant for 10 months instead of 9? If youve just found out that youre pregnant, your doctor probably did the math to arrive at a due date 40 weeks away. Caregivers calculate your due date from the beginning of your last menstrual cycle, since its difficult to pin down the actual date of conception. So for calculation purposes, youre "pregnant" before you even conceive. The first month of pregnancy is an exciting yet fragile time, one with a lot of questions, concerns, and the beginning of many strange physical and emotional feelings. You may not feel overly sick or tired just yet, but that doesnt mean there arent major developments going on! Many women experience subtle symptoms of pregnancy in the beginning, while others dont even notice. Early symptoms include: * Missed period * Tender breasts and nipples * Aversions to certain foods or smells * Mood swings * Cravings for certain foods * Tiredness and general fatigue At this point, theres more happening in your uterus than anywhere else in your body. You may not be feeling any pregnancy "symptoms" by Week Four, but there are lots of ways to connect with yourself and your rapidly growing baby-to-be. "CALLING IN" YOUR BABY "The deeper the roots, the higher the branches." --Unknown Sit in a comfortable position in a quiet space where you wont be disturbed. Place your hands on your lower belly and begin to breathe in through your nose, feeling your breath in your belly. Do this for 4 slow counts. Exhale for 4 slow counts as you allow your whole belly and body to relax and soften. Do this deep-breathing cycle three times. Next, imagine a baby--your baby--and slowly begin to deep-breathe again. Breathe in while picturing this baby, again breathing through your nose and into your belly. While you are breathing, visualize becoming pregnant with this child. As you exhale, relax and soften your body, allowing your body to receive this baby. Again, repeat three times. Begin to see yourself with your baby. Imagine the child and what it would be like for you and your partner to be together with this baby. Envision and, more importantly, feel your life with this child. Notice how you feel being her mother, having her in your arms, close to you. Name that feeling (joy, love, bliss, etc.), breathe that feeling into your heart, and exhale anything out that might be blocking you (for example, stress, doubt, or fear). Allow this positive feeling to flood over you as you let go of disappointment, sadness, or worries. See your baby in your arms and from this loving place in your heart talk to her, telepathically or out loud. Tell her (as you feel this energy) how much you cant wait to be her mother; show her what her life with you will be like, let her know you are ready for her to "Come home to me now," that you are open and ready to receive her and cant wait to hold her in your arms. Show her all you have been doing to prepare and ask if she needs anything from you. You might hear something or you might not. Keep talking as long as you need to, and end with "Come home to me now. I am open and fully ready to receive you into my heart and into my life." Next, cut out inspirational pictures of couples, families, and babies and glue them onto a tall, glass-encased white candle or large piece of paper. Add pictures of yourself, your partner, dog, parents, or perhaps places you love. Place objects that are meaningful to you around the candle or sheet of paper (crystals, goddess statues, baby clothes) like you are making a baby altar. Place a few drops of scented oil into the top of the candle and light it. Let the candle burn all the way down. After you do the visualization from the calling-in ritual (above), write a heartfelt letter to your baby. Its never too early to start communicating with your baby, even through words on paper. I also suggest starting a baby book, journal, or scrapbook--something to collect your keepsakes, photos, and memories of meaningful moments of your pregnancy and birth. Start the book with this special letter. This will be something to share with your child as he grows to show how much he was loved before he was born. Writing a letter to your baby-to-be can be the first connection you make with the tiny person inside you. It doesnt have to be a long letter, just something from your heart that speaks to you and your child about the journey youre both about to embark on. Engage your partner, too, and youll both have a chance to express your thoughts to your new addition. WHAT TO EAT FOR THE FIRST MONTH "Dont eat anything your great-grandmother wouldnt recognize as food." --Michael Pollan Food is a major focus during pregnancy. It serves as the basis for your babys growth and survival. Eating a well-rounded, balanced diet full of organic, hormone-free, genetically modified organism (GMO)-free whole foods is ideal, especially during pregnancy. Each month, as your body and baby grow together, Im going to highlight specific food groups and types of food to focus on. This doesnt mean you should stop eating other healthy food groups youve already incorporated into your diet. The growing list of foods I will provide offers a wide variety of healthy and tasty options for you during your entire pregnancy. Did you know that what a woman consumes while pregnant shapes her childs palate later on? Studies from the Monell Chemical Senses Center have shown the food that mom eats flavors the amniotic fluid, which in turn is swallowed by the fetus. Babies are actually "tasting" foods! You have the opportunity to teach your baby to love healthy foods before hes even born (which is a lot easier than teaching a toddler). There is a common misconception that "eating for two" during pregnancy means you need to consume a lot more food. Not true! While pregnant, you need to consume only 250 more calories per day than before pregnancy. Chances are, if youre eating a typical American diet, youre getting way more than the daily calories you need, even with a growing baby. Instead of worrying about eating enough food, focus more on the foods quality. The healthier you eat, the better you will feel and the stronger your body will be to support your pregnancy and labor. You can shift your awareness simply by asking yourself these two questions: How is this food feeding me? How is it fueling my babys development? EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET Eating healthy does not have to mean breaking the bank! Follow these tips for balanced nutrition on a budget. * Grow your own garden. Even if you can only grow herbs like basil, oregano, and parsley or a few vegetables, youll save money on seasonings (and your food will taste better than anything packaged). * Buy foods like beans, grains, nuts, and pastas in bulk. Theyre less expensive when you buy more at once, and they keep well in a dry pantry for a long time. * Prioritize whats most important to buy organic. Look at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) Web site, which lists the "Dirty Dozen," the fruits and veggies that absorb the most pesticides and so should be eaten organic. * Shop at l Details ISBN1623363012 Author Molly Sims Short Title MINDFUL MOM TO BE Pages 320 Language English ISBN-10 1623363012 ISBN-13 9781623363017 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 618.2 Illustrator David Gutierrez Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-08-04 Imprint Rodale Books Subtitle A Modern Doulas Guide to Building a Healthy Foundation from Pregnancy Through Birth Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-08-04 NZ Release Date 2015-08-04 US Release Date 2015-08-04 UK Release Date 2015-08-04 Publisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Illustrations 50 BLACK ILLUSTRATIONS Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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