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This invaluable resource shows moms-to-be how to manage stress during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is exciting and exhilarating, but it can also be physically and psychologically demanding. The myth, perpetuated by social media, says that you should be “glowing,” but in reality, you may be anxious and find yourself on an emotional roller coaster. And that is okay. Feeling stressed and moody are very normal reactions to the changes your body is going through, the thoughts you might have about how your pregnancy will impact your career and relationships, and the social pressure to have a perfect pregnancy. High levels of stress and anxiety are not good for you or your baby, but there are ways to cope with and counteract these feelings, put them in perspective, and bring peace to your pregnancy. It is indeed possible to learn new skills that will enable you to glow and thrive.
In addition to featuring fun quizzes, stories of women with whom Dr. Alice Domar has worked, and information, advice, and encouragement, Finding Calm for the Expectant Mom includes mind-body techniques that can relieve stress, anxiety, and moodiness. With the tools and problem-solving approach presented here, you can adjust your expectations, restructure negative thought patterns, cultivate resilience, and not only meet the challenges of pregnancy, but happily anticipate the most amazing experience of your life: becoming a mother.
ASIN : 0399173137
Publisher : Tarcher
Publication date : August 30, 2016
Language : English
Print length : 288 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780399173134
ISBN-13 : 978-0399173134
Item Weight : 9.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.49 x 0.75 x 8.26 inches
Alexandria –
Grateful and healing
I recently miscarried. It was my first pregnancy. This book has actually helped me in my healing journey. Wish I wouldâve had this book when I was pregnant. Be sure to read the excerpt from Chapter 1.
Ohtsorp –
A good read
Makes some good points. Easy read. Author does repeat herself a lot. This book is meant more for women who are having an emotionally difficult time with pregnancy. It’s a good read for husband to have a general understanding.
PattiB –
Really helped my young, pregnant friend
I gave this book to a young, pregnant friend with a demanding career. She let me know, even before she had finished the book, that she was already using some of the relaxation techniques, and how much they helped her.
Bitty –
Five Stars
Must read.
Amazon Customer –
Ok but very anti medication
If you are on antidepressants or considered them, this book will shame you and tell you will miscarry if you do. I think the book is really surface level and does not deal with MC or loss or infertility. I found it actually upped my anxiety as Iâm taking a very low dose medication for anxiety which my doctors recommended. Not a helpful book!
Kelli –
Helpful and Easy Read
I really liked this book. I read it right when I found out I was pregnant — right when you’re probably the most nervous. There were good tips on how to find peace but I think it was meant for pregnant women who are further along. While it didn’t all apply to me I found the quizzes inside helpful. It made me realize that I’m not really as stressed about the pregnancy as I thought. The book is really easy to read. I finished it in a couple days. My only reason for one star off is because when Dr. Domar mentioned Home Births I felt she put her own bias in there. Statistics show that women with healthy pregnancies are no more at risk than women in hospitals with healthy pregnancies. As someone who has considered home birth I felt like she was instilling fear in a book that is about finding calm. Other than that I think it’s a great read and I think it could help many nervous expecting mothers. I’ll continue to take her advice throughout this pregnancy.
Lora Shahine, MD –
Highly recommend
A excellent resource for anyone who is pregnant. Dr. Domar says it best in the book âI could fill this book with claims people make about the glow of pregnancy. It is an idea that is entrenched in our pregnancy mythology. It is something we all want to believe: wouldnât it be wonderful to be radiant for 9 months? Except for one thing: Itâs simply not true.â She goes on to explain that pregnancy is full of many emotions both good and bad and that women can feel guilty about worries and negative feelings that some with pregnancy because society tells them they should be glowing and elated the whole pregnancy. She gives solid advice on how to recognize and cope with the stress and anxiety that can come with pregnancy.As a fertility specialist, his is a wonderful resource for so many of my patients! We are all so often focused on conceiving that once that happens we expect bliss â getting pregnancy was the whole point of fertility treatment, right? However, the stress and anxiety of struggling to conceive can spill over into a worried and stressful pregnancy. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is pregnant and interested in coping mechanisms to help through pregnancy and beyond.
Chrysalis –
Meh.
Didn’treally address my concerns. But, it was a decent and quick read. It would probably be helpful for the average pregnant woman, not someone who has gone through years of infertility issues and many miscarriages, like myself. It was a recommendation, and worth a try, just not for me.
Amazon Customer –
Good
Amazon Customer –
Recommends leaving your baby to cry in order to get sleep. This is an extremely harmful practice. The damage done to the baby psychologically by this method is well documented. Tedious, conventional, unthinking advice. Not for me.