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• Charlish, Anne

This invaluable groundbreaking guide provides the ideal companion for anyone who is seeking a natural approach to conception, pregnancy and childcare. The book offers a balanced and comprehensive fund of knowledge, with a strong emphasis on natural therapies together with all the conventional information and up-to-the-minute research that the modern parent needs to consider.

The biology of natural fertility, conception, pregnancy and birth is clearly explained as are all the procedures mainstream medicine has to offer. Practical issues after birth are also covered, with help on general care, feeding, sleeping, and how to encourage physical and cognitive development through play. Emotional matters are also examined with in-depth discussions on every major topic from getting pregnant, choosing the right type of birth, coping with a crying baby, how to manage sleeping patterns, dealing with the baby blues and supporting your partner.

For parents of toddlers there is much-needed help with temper tantrums, toilet training, bed-wetting, stimulating your child and encouraging social skills and good behaviour. Finally, a reference section offers advice on illness, health checks, first aid, eating plans and recipes to give your child the very best start in life.

Natural therapies and modern alternative approaches are offered throughout, interwoven with the best traditional advice. Lavishly illustrated with 1000 specially shot colour images that reflect the amazing adventure of expecting a baby and becoming a parent, this natural healthcare bible is for every caring and ecologically aware family who want to give their baby the very best start in life.