Book
Finding calm for the expectant mom : tools for reducing stress, anxiety, and mood swings during your pregnancy
Publication Information
New York, New York : TarcherPerigee, [2016]
Physical Description
xviii, 263 pages ; 21 cm
Summary
"Pregnancy can also be a difficult time filled with ambivalence, anxiety, and moodiness. Women who are typically accustomed to having complete control over their bodies endure waves of morning sickness, discomfort with their expanding belly, exhaustion, and anxiety about the impact a baby will have on their career, relationships, and freedom. Many pregnant women feel guilty about the challenging emotions; they face enormous societal pressure to be ecstatic about impending motherhood and wonder what is wrong with them when they don't feel the happiness they think they should be experiencing. Research shows that excessive stress during pregnancy is associated with premature birth and low birth weight. But relief does not come in the form of a pill--antidepressants have the potential to cause pregnancy complications and lifelong harm to unborn babies. Finding Calm for the Expectant Mom presents a seven-step program that shows women what they can do to feel happier, calmer, and less stressed in a safe and natural way. With the tools and problem-solving techniques presented here, women can adjust their expectations, restructure negative thought patterns, cultivate resiliency, and become better prepared to take on the role of motherhood"--
Contents
- Am I Crazy, or Am I Just Pregnant?
- Pregnancy Perfection
- Pregnancy Survival Kit
- The Pregnant Brain
- High-Octane Prenatal Self-Care
- Belly Support
- Talking Your Way Through Pregnancy
- The Fourth Trimester--the Bump Is Now a Baby!