How to Conceive Naturally: And Have a Healthy Pregnancy after 30

by HHC Christa Orecchio CN, CD(DONA) Willow Buckley CCH, Sara Gottfried MD Narrated by Therese Plummer

Overview

The new comprehensive guide to healthy conception, pregnancy, and postpartum that every woman over thirty must read


More and more women are choosing to have children later in life, but since fertility declines starting at age thirty, many moms-to-be face conception and pregnancy with fear, uncertainty, and anxiety. Women thirty and older who wish to conceive naturally are often told it is a "bit too late" for easy conception, or they are forced to turn to invasive, expensive treatments. But there is a better way!

With How to Concieve Naturally: And Have a Healthy Pregnancy After 30 readers will discover that it's possible to have a healthy pregnancy in your thirties or early forties. Experts Christa Orecchio and Willow Buckley share their vast knowledge of holistic health, nutrition, and fertility in this powerful program that has helped thousands of women conceive naturally and quickly. From a 12-week preconception fertility detox to a postpartum plan to rebalance hormones, this book empowers women to take charge of their fertility at any age. Orecchio and Buckley present the most current research in nutrition and homeopathy to equip women with the wide-ranging knowledge they'll need on each step of the journey to having a baby naturally, from preconception to postpartum.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

★ 09/28/2015
Orecchio and Buckley take the guesswork out of pregnancy with their guide for women conceiving naturally after age 30. In fact, this is a great guide for women of all ages who are looking to become mothers—and it's also a great source for fathers-to-be. Orecchio and Buckley's approach blends modern and traditional holistic medicine to help mothers create the "five-trimester plan" (the three trimesters of gestation, plus preconception and postpartum) that will work best for their own pregnancy. Much of the book emphasizes clean eating, explaining that what a woman puts into her body directly affects her health and the health of her baby. The co-authors take mothers and fathers through different experiences, both good (e.g., ways to share the joy of parenthood) and bad (e.g., hormonal changes that cause discomfort). In addition, they provide ample resources, including recipes, assessments, remedies, helpful web resources, and personal stories from other parents. What truly sets apart Orecchio and Buckley's work is their tone, which focuses on understanding and reverence for the human body, and their use of research to give expectant parents all the tools to make informed decisions. This guide is truly a must-read for anyone considering getting pregnant or expecting a child. (Oct.)

From the Publisher

"How to Conceive Naturally and Have a Healthy Pregnancy is truly a breath of fresh air that is sorely needed by women today. The fertility industry has convinced millions that they won't be able to have a baby without assisted reproductive technologies-a belief that, in and of itself, can decrease one's ability to conceive naturally. But there is another way-nature's way. Safe, natural, effective. And it's all right here."—Christiane Northrup, MD, OB/GYN physician and author of the New York Times bestsellers Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

"Healthy babies start with healthy moms. If you're planning a pregnancy, please read Christa and Willow's excellent book. You'll learn how to conceive naturally and how to support your body before, during and after pregnancy for optimal outcomes for you and your family."—Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCPPharmacist and New York Times bestselling author of Hashimoto's: The Root Cause

"Women everywhere will be so thankful for the well thought out plan, valuable strategies, and unique tools in this book. A must read for a healthy mama and baby!"

—Vani Hari, New York Times bestselling author of The Food Babe Way

"HOW TO CONCEIVE NATURALLY gives hope to millions of couples who struggle with infertility and allows them to get pregnant, even when the high-priced fertility treatments failed. Highly recommended!"—Terry Wahls, MD, bestselling author of The Wahls Protocol

"Christa Orecchio and Willow Buckley have created the most coherent plan I have seen to date that will allow couples to use simple foods and at-home steps to take control of their fertility. They also give readers effective strategies that will help them with their new child and will assure their baby's lasting health."—Alan Christianson, New York Times bestselling author of The Adrenal Reset Diet and founder of Integrative Health

Library Journal

10/01/2015
This title is based on a program Orecchio, a clinical and holistic nutritionist, and Buckley, a homeopath and doula, developed with their patients because of the lack of books on holistic nutrition focusing on each stage of pregnancy. Their premise is founded on the five "trimesters," the first one three months or more before conception, then the recognized trimesters of pregnancy, and the fifth period, the last three or more months postpartum. The first five chapters focus on preconception with advice on nutritional supplements, a 12-week detox, and recommended foods. The following sections concentrate on each trimester and postpartum, and the final chapters delve into fatherhood, a primer on homeopathy, and recipes and meal plans. Appendixes include a food glossary, information on the five most common food sensitivities and on improving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and homeopathy guides. Further resources provide links to the authors' websites and product recommendations. Some advice may make readers uncomfortable (e.g., drinking raw milk; eating the placenta), but the authors suggest that readers ultimately decide what is best for them. VERDICT Those interested in alternative or natural methods for conception and pregnancy may find this book useful.—Rebecca Raszewski, Univ. of Illinois Lib., Chicago

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170033614
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	10/20/2015
Edition description:	Unabridged

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