After the Baby's Birth: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women - Softcover

Lim, Robin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1587611104 ISBN 13: 9781587611100

Publisher: Celestial Arts, 2001

Synopsis

The first few weeks and months after a baby'¬?s birth can be a wonderful and confusing time. While trying to discover the best ways to care for her child, new (and experienced) mothers often neglect their own health. It is essential, however, that mothers pay as much attention to their own wellness as they pay to their baby'¬?s health and happiness during this crucial time. In a completely revised and updated edition of AFTER THE BABY'¬?S BIRTH, childcare and women'¬?s-wellness expert Robin Lim guides mothers through the best methods of mother and baby postpartum care, including parental nurturing, breastfeeding, the role of the father, nutrition, and early sensory education. Focusing on natural and wholesome practices, AFTER THE BABY'¬?S BIRTH is a sensitive, practical guide to post-pregnancy health.‚ΔΆ Includes touching personal stories based on real-life experiences of mothers.‚ΔΆ Features a collection of delicious recipes formulated especially for postpartum women, plus a special chapter dedicated to the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine.‚ΔΆ Original edition sold 30,000 copies.

About this title

About the Author:

ROBIN LIM is a mother, midwife, author, and poet. She has written for Mothering magazine and is a contributing editor for Midwifery Today. Robin lives with her family in Bali, Indonesia.

Review:

"Stands out in a field filled with practical how-to books." -Journal of Human Lactation

About this edition

• Publisher: Celestial Arts
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1587611104
• ISBN 13: 9781587611100
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 372
• Illustrator: Barnett-Lopez Marcia