Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92280 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07-26
• Released on: 2001-07-26
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Book Info
Practical consumer guide to every aspect of pregnancy, from morning sickness to labor. Includes recommendations for natural healing remedies and pain relief. Presents a trimester-by-trimester action plan for each stage of pregnancy. Lists effective complementary therapies for common ailments during pregnancy. Abundant color illustrations. Softcover.

About the Author
Zita West combines her practice of midwifery with a firm belief in holistic principles. A highly regarded authority on pregnancy and birth, she appears on British television talk shows and currently writes a weekly column in Prima Baby magazine. Certified by the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, she advises on preconception and pregnancy, and she is also a practicing acupuncturist. Ms. West has her own practice in Harley Street, London, and has developed a range of natural remedies, Zita West Products.

Customer Reviews

STUDENT OF THE SUBJECT
This a really good book to have as well. I still recommed other books. This should be in your connection as well. At first, I didn't want read/buy it/take it of the library. I'm glad I finally saw it and bought, currently reading it. I'm really enjoying it. Before I read this I read Zita West's newest book on Fertitly and Conception: Complete Guide on Pregnant. Which was wonderful as well. Thank you.

Also recommended: DK/Johnsons Mother and Baby, Carol Cooper, MD, Editor, Paula M Elbirt, MD, Constutant.

Pretty pictures don't cut it.
I enjoyed this book, however, it has too many glossy, unrealistic pictures that take the place of meaningful text. I found the book the Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm to be much more helpful, insightful and thorough.
PS. Kate Winslet is only in the introduction, a good one at that.

Wonderful Book
I truly enjoyed this book and found it to be invaluable during my twin pregnancy. It is a good resource guide with beautiful photographs; and it is written without the self-righteous tone found in other *holistic-oriented* books. Although I'm not an advocate for the use of the term "natural" (which I think is a rather subjective and broad term), I found the suggested complementary therapies for various pregnancy and post partum related conditions extremely helpful.