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The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth Paperback – Illustrated, April 25, 2017

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With 80 million views on her YouTube channel and even more on MamaNatural.com, Howland's (a.k.a. Mama Natural) funny but informational videos have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy and parenting. Now Howland is turning to the page, offering up the first week-by-week pregnancy & childbirth book from a natural perspective.

For the last half-century, control over childbirth has been in favor of doctors. Many pregnancy guides are conventional, fear-based, or written by male physicians deeply entrenched in the medical model of birth.

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

The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth is the modern (and yet ancient) approach to pregnancy and childbirth. "Natural" recognizes that pregnancy and birth are normal, and that having a baby is a wondrous biological process and rite of passage--not a medical condition. This book draws upon the latest research showing how beneficial and life-changing natural birth is for both babies and moms.

Full of weekly advice and tips for a healthy pregnancy, Howland details vital nutrition to take, 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 (and all stages of their natural journey) along with advice and insights from a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) plus a Registered Nurse (RN), doula, and lactation consultant. Encouraging, well-researched, and fun, The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth will be an essential companion for women everywhere to embrace natural pregnancy and reap all the benefits for both baby and mama.
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  6. ISBN-10
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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 Best Selling Author of 100 Days of Real Food

A must-read, comprehensive guide that empowers moms-to-be for a natural pregnancy and birth. Genevieve's funny stories and the beautiful illustrations will keep you hooked week after week, through your delivery date and beyond.
--Vani Hari, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Food Babe Way

Finally, a book that speaks to the rising tide of women who want a more natural pregnancy and birth experience. This beautifully written guide will be the pregnancy book for our generation. Do yourself (and your baby) a favor, read this book!
--Katie Wells, Founder of WellnessMama.com

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Finally, a week by week pregnancy guide from a natural perspective!

For generations, pregnancy and birth have been treated as medical "conditions" as opposed to normal biological processes.

But change is underway. A groundswell of women are taking back their pregnancies and births and embracing a more natural approach. Now Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the popular Mama Natural website and YouTube channel, brings you a fresh, empowering, and evidence-based guide for this precious time in your life. Featuring insights from midwife Cynthia Mason and nurse/doula Maura Winkler, this book marries cutting edge research with the intuitive wisdom of women's bodies.

Whether you want a water birth in your living room or just want to eat healthier, The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth is for you!

Top 10 things you'll learn in this book:
  1. Your perfect pregnancy diet (with weekly recipes)
  2. How to ditch toxins in your beauty & cleaning routine
  3. Natural remedies for common pregnancy symptoms
  4. The truth about epidurals (and other interventions)
  5. How to create your birth "dream team"
  6. How & why to eat your placenta (or not)
  7. Natural pain relief during labor
  8. What to do during each stage of labor
  9. Tips to navigate all those newborn interventions
  10. How to start breastfeeding on the right foot, er, boob

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; Illustrated edition (April 25, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 150114667X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501146671
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 1.2 x 9.13 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,639 ratings

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With 130 million views on YouTube, Genevieve Howland’s funny but informational videos have empowered millions of women to embrace natural pregnancy and parenting.

A childbirth educator and breastfeeding advocate, Genevieve is the bestselling author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, published by Simon & Schuster.

Along with Certified Nurse Midwife Maura Winkler (CNM, CD, IBCLC), Genevieve created The Mama Natural Birth Course, the #1 bestselling childbirth education course online. Thousands of their students have gone on to have natural childbirths.

A mother of three, Genevieve and her husband Michael run the web’s #1 natural pregnancy website and YouTube channel. Their work has been featured on Dr. Oz, ABC News, Time Magazine, The Daily Mail, and more.

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One ot the best pregnancy books you can find!!
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One ot the best pregnancy books you can find!!
I am a first time mama. This book has so much information! Recipes, information about test, appointments, what to do and what not to do to protect your baby, extercises, plenty of tips and ways to stay healthy during pregnancy.. For the price it is 100% worth it! I would even say it should cost more! The illustrations are beautiful, it is a week by week guide and has tons of science based research in it. If you are a new mother or a seasoned mama, this book is still for you.
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Faith
5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend to all expecting Mama's
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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I'm a crunchy mama but also a high-risk pregnancy. So that means that my pregnancy/labor goals don't align with the reality of the care I need. This book has helped me navigate being high risk but also how I can remain as natural minded as possible. I appreciate the sensitivity to those who are high risk and is not jaded in the reality that not everyone can have a natural home birth.
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Nathan Turney
5.0 out of 5 stars One ot the best pregnancy books you can find!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I am a first time mama. This book has so much information! Recipes, information about test, appointments, what to do and what not to do to protect your baby, extercises, plenty of tips and ways to stay healthy during pregnancy.. For the price it is 100% worth it! I would even say it should cost more! The illustrations are beautiful, it is a week by week guide and has tons of science based research in it. If you are a new mother or a seasoned mama, this book is still for you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One ot the best pregnancy books you can find!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
I am a first time mama. This book has so much information! Recipes, information about test, appointments, what to do and what not to do to protect your baby, extercises, plenty of tips and ways to stay healthy during pregnancy.. For the price it is 100% worth it! I would even say it should cost more! The illustrations are beautiful, it is a week by week guide and has tons of science based research in it. If you are a new mother or a seasoned mama, this book is still for you.
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Rachel Monnin
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for your first pregnancy!
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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I'm currently in my first trimester with my first pregnancy and I got so overwhelmed with everything I realized I didn't know. This book was incredibly helpful! Mama Natural does a great job of breaking down everything you need to know in easy to read chapters. I really love how she shares all the the things you need to think about and shares the pros and cons so you can make an informed decision about what works best for you and your pregnancy. I highly recommend if you want an easy to follow guide to pregnancy!
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CJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
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This is a nice book for the price. I bought it along with the “what to expect when expecting” book. I would have been fine not buying it as I don’t read it as much. I prefer the “what to expect when expecting” book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Comprehensive Up-To-Date Pregnancy Book On Market!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2022
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This book was an AMAZING read!! I would not have been able to fearlessly make it through so much of my pregnancy without reading it, and I would readily buy it for any family or friends who are expecting a baby. There is NO fearmongering or soap boxing with the information presented in this book. It is clearly written from a KNOW YOUR OPTIONS perspective so moms can make INFORMED DECISIONS. Does that mean you will like or agree with everything in this book? No, and you don't have to. The point is to be informed and make the best decisions for you and your pregnancy (with a live little human along for the ride in womb). In cases where you might think as a reader that the information is irrelevant or without proof, consider this: there is NO 100% proof for ANYTHING. Not even for scientific research studies. There are far too many variables in the human body and life to state that in any aspect. There will be information in here that states things such as "studies suggest that/studies have shown", and this is your cue to THINK CRITICALLY. These are the words used in medical and clinical trials and studies. What do they mean? That there is the possibility or an increase of a certain outcome, but there is either insufficient data to make a firm conclusion, not enough of a study pool to conclude it happens for everyone, or any other number of aberrations that can happen during trials and studies. For you, this means that you need to consider the information presented and make the best choice that you can. This book not only preps women with current information on potential risks and side effects of tests, interventions, ultrasounds, etc, but also of positive things in pregnancy like keeping up with sexy times, caring for yourself, exercises to do etc, what to expect for doctor visits and when, and how you might best prepare for labor and delivery (and what your options are). Thank you, Mama Natural, for this book that has been SO helpful in the decision making process throughout my pregnancy!!!
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sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good book, issues with condition of book itself
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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As a first time mama wanting to read up on natural options and understand the process of pregnancy, I am really enjoying this book! It has a lot of great information. Sadly my first book had red marks in the middle of several pages and some of the text was very faint on others. I ordered a replacement book which doesn’t have the same print issues but the back came super bent and there’s some damage to the cover. Overall great book I just wish the book itself was in better condition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good book, issues with condition of book itself
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
As a first time mama wanting to read up on natural options and understand the process of pregnancy, I am really enjoying this book! It has a lot of great information. Sadly my first book had red marks in the middle of several pages and some of the text was very faint on others. I ordered a replacement book which doesn’t have the same print issues but the back came super bent and there’s some damage to the cover. Overall great book I just wish the book itself was in better condition.
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Ulises Molina
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro Obligado para el embarazo.
Reviewed in Mexico on February 29, 2024
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Fue un regalo para mi esposa, le encanto y nos ayudó a tomar decisiones.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must-Have for Natural Pregnancy and Birth
Reviewed in Canada on July 29, 2023
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In regards to Amazon and the seller, the item was just as described and came promptly (the next day!). No complaints there. This book has so many tips and knowledge for a healthy (and natural) pregnancy and any questions you may have. The stories and illustrations make it super easy to digest and really relatable. You can learn a lot and it helps you plan for things, as well, like what supplies you'll need to get before your baby comes.

The only thing that was a teeny bit off-putting and I don't believe was in the description is a printing problem with a few of the illustrations--the colours are a printed a few millimetres off to the right on some pages so they're in the wrong place (that lady's lips are printed on her cheek, for example). Still, it's a flaw in the individual copy and I have honestly no complaints. It's well worth your time as a read and has a permanent place on my bookshelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Livro muito bom!
Reviewed in Brazil on November 18, 2021
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Maior do que imaginei, muito conteúdo e bem completo.
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Manisha bhandari
1.0 out of 5 stars What can you expect in a book with a front page with such disclaimer
Reviewed in India on November 23, 2023
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It’s way to costly for what it is and it doesn’t even look like a original copy
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1.0 out of 5 stars What can you expect in a book with a front page with such disclaimer
Reviewed in India on November 23, 2023
It’s way to costly for what it is and it doesn’t even look like a original copy
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5.0 out of 5 stars Consigliato soprattutto per chi è già in attesa
Reviewed in Italy on February 13, 2021
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il libro e’ strutturato quasi come un’agenda/calendario divertente, ti accompagna mese per mese con notizie importanti sia sul bambino che su come la mamma dovrebbe comportarsi per avere una gravidanza più naturale possibile. Solo alcuni piccoli consigli, soprattutto quelli riguardanti le visite mediche, si basano sul sistema sanitario americano. Per il resto è un must have per tutte le mamme!
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