<DIV><p>At last, everything you need to know about the latest in alternative and conventional healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy—in one comprehensive, jargon-free guide.Whether you embrace the philosophy that mind, body, and spirit work together to promote good health or you're just looking for a way to have the healthiest, most comfortable pregnancy possible, The Whole Pregnancy Handbook has the information you need to make educated decisions and take charge of your prenatal care. <B>The Whole Pregnancy Handbook</B> features</p> <ul> <li> <div>Complementary treatments and techniques to improve your pre-conception health and fertility, such as nutritional medicine, mind-body medicine, acupuncture and herbal medicine</div> </li> <li> <div>Comprehensive and compassionate information about genetic and prenatal testing</div> </li> <li> <div>Techniques such as massage, accupressure, herbal medicine, and mind-body exercises to help you relax and feel more comfortable as your pregnancy progresses</div> </li> <li> <div>A fully illustrated chapter on prenatal yoga with pose variations for all three trimesters.</div> </li> <li> <div>How your pregnancy unfolds month by month and how you can connect with your baby while you're expecting</div> </li> <li> <div>The best practices of doulas and midwives</div> </li> <li> <div>The pros and cons of giving birth in a hospital, birthing center, or at home</div> </li> <li> <div>Effective pain management for your labor—from epidurals to hypnotherapy</div> </li> <li> <div>Everything you need to know about inductions, assisted deliveries, and C-sections</div> </li> <li> <div>What happens postpartum—physically and emotionally</div> </li> <li> <div>Candid recollections and insights from other moms and patient stories from Dr. Evans's practice, The Center for Women's Health</div> </li> </ul> <p><B>The Whole Pregnancy Handbook</B> is an informative and reassuring guide that will empower you to combine the best of conventional and alternative medicine with confidence at every stage of pregnancy.</p> <p>On the web: </p> </div>