Reviews for Natural Health after Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness

The average rating for Natural Health after Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-01-25 00:00:00 Judith A Booth I would have liked to have sat and read this book from cover to cover, but I am pretty tired of reading baby books in general so I skimmed it. It includes references to women in other cultures and how they handle the postpartum period, which I found very interesting. There are several recipes for herbal baths, supplements, rubs, ointments and nutritious dishes. I will copying some of these recipes into my own repertoire. Notes: "mother roasting" goes beyond keeping the ambient temperature warm... includes infusing heat deep especially on the abdomen to speed healing (warm rocks, herbal supplements, hot packs, etc) postpartum massage also speeds the healing process belly binding - wrap the belly with a strip of thin cotton 8-10 inches wide and 5 feet in length, place fabric midline on abdomen from the top of the pubic hairline to just under the navel, firm but not tight, wear the wrap for up to 2 weeks after birth to relieve engorged breasts - take a hot bath or shower with the water running over the breasts then gently express them - apply hot compresses - have partner nurse - apply bruised cabbage leaves (leaves on a cutting board rolled over with rolling pin) food nursing babies may not like-- spicy, caffeinated, dairy, peanuts, eggs, citrus fruits, onions, wheat, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, tomatoes, corn and soy getting time to take car of yourself - turn off phone several hours each day - set specific times for housework, etc, work for that time, then put tasks away - consolidate errands - plan meals ahead (like a weeks' worth) - turn off tv and do something nurturing/fulfilling (read, write, garden, bath time, etc) - hire a mid to high school student to help you 2 hours a week after school so you can get shit finished **how to make a hot rice pack** 4x36 inch fabric fold in half so it is 4x18 inches sew the ends fill 2/3 with rice (or rice mixed with 1/4 cup lavender blossoms) sew last side heat 2 min in microwave

Review # 2 was written on 2019-08-29 00:00:00 Rene Gonzales A lot of the book is just wordy, uninformative, pretty useless discussion. Like, who needs to read page after page after page about how relationships with our own mothers can range from supportive to tense, or explanations of options you might have when you need help around the house (husband, family, friends, hired help - wow!). I was very frustrated through the first third of the book but kept reading hoping to get useful information at some point. I did get some useful advice and herbal recipes. Towards the end of the book, there were more empty discussions, interspersed with some recipes and tips. Overall, what I got from it could be put in 50 pages if not less, or a good Internet resource (probably exists). For someone even mildly educated, this book is a drag. I'm glad I read it, but it was a frustrating read and a waste of ten bucks.