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Finding Calm for the Expectant Mom

Tools for Reducing Stress, Anxiety, and Mood Swings During Your Pregnancy

by Alice D. Domar
Sheila Curry Oakes
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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.

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    August 30, 2016

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780698184442
      • File size: 918 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780698184442
      • File size: 918 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2016

      Domar (founder, executive director, Domar Ctr. for Mind/Body Health; obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biologist, Harvard Med. Sch.; psychologist, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Ctr.) provides a real--and often miserable--look at pregnancy and postpartum depression. This book will calm worried mothers-to-be with its conversational tone, quizzes, relatable anecdotes, and funny tales. The author consistently reminds readers that body changes are indeed only temporary, offering hope and compassion to pregnant women. Domar shows that pregnancy isn't a perfect time for all. She destroys the supermom "mother superior ideal" and views both pregnancy and motherhood through a practical lens. She is critical of the media's portrayal of glowing stars with baby bumps and celebrity mothers, reminding us that they have help to look as good and put together as they do. She includes tips on self-care and mind/body techniques, which are helpful for relief during stressful, anxious, or difficult pregnancies. These coping techniques will be highly valued, especially by those who have struggled with fertility issues (and feel that now they cannot complain). VERDICT Helpful for pregnant women and new moms experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, moodiness, or ambivalence.--Cheryl Yanek, Brooklyn

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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