The Mama Natural Week-By-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth - by Genevieve Howland (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From Genevieve Howland, creator of the Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, comes a "must-read, comprehensive guide that empowers moms-to-be" (Vani Hari, New York Times bestselling author) with week-by-week support to natural pregnancy.

For the last half-century, doctors have controlled childbirth. Many pregnancy guidebooks are conventional, fear-based, and written by male physicians deeply entrenched in the old-school medical model of birth.

But change is underway. Women are taking back their pregnancy and childbirth and embracing a natural way. Now, Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy and walks moms through the process one week at a time.

In this revised and updated edition, Howland includes the latest research and weekly advice and tips for a healthy pregnancy, detailing vital nutrition information, natural remedies for common and troublesome symptoms, as well as the appropriate (and inappropriate) use of interventions.

Peppered throughout are positive birth and pregnancy stories from women of all backgrounds along with insights from experts including registered nurses, certified midwives, doulas, and lactation consultants. Encouraging, well-researched, and fun, The Mama Natural's Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is an essential companion for women everywhere to embrace natural pregnancy and reap all the benefits for both baby and mama.

Review Quotes

"Finally, a book that speaks to the rising tide of women who want a more natural pregnancy and birth experience. Comprehensive, evidence-based and trustworthy, this beautifully written guide will be the pregnancy book for our generation and will support women in making informed decisions to have healthy, safe and empowering births.Do yourself (and your baby) a favor, read this book!"
--Katie Wells, Founder of WellnessMama.com

"Finally, a pregnancy book for women who desire to live a more natural and organic lifestyle. No matter where you are on this spectrum I think you'll appreciate Genevieve's no-nonsense approach. Oh, how I wish a resource like this existed back when I was expecting my girls!"
--Lisa Leake, #1 New York Times bestselling
author of 100 Days of Real Food

About the Author

Genevieve Howland is the woman behind Mama Natural, the web's most popular blog and YouTube channel for natural pregnancy and childbirth. Her work has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Daily Mail (London), Newsweek, and more. The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is her first book. The author is donating ten percent of her net income from this book to charities that support maternal and children's health.