Zita West Livres

From preconception to pregnancy and postnatal care, fertility expert and midwife Zita West takes you through this special time suggesting safe and natural ways to enhance your pregnancy experience. Discover how what is best for your baby's health and development can have corresponding benefits for you. �Windows of opportunity� pinpoint key times to maximise your baby�s healthy development at different stages of pregnancy, and tips on how to boost immunity and minimize morning sickness, make this the definitive guide to enjoying a healthy and natural pregnancy. �Zita West�s natural pregnancy programme represents the future of childbirth.� � Daily Mail

Focusing on the integration of acupuncture in maternity care, this guide offers a wealth of knowledge for both students and practitioners. It combines insights from midwifery and acupuncture, detailing the physiological aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. The author highlights connections between Western medicine and acupuncture practices, providing specific acupoint recommendations for various stages of pregnancy and labor. This updated edition aims to empower practitioners with the confidence and understanding needed to safely treat pregnant women.

Embarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses increase your chances of success. This title offers an explanation of various aspects of fertility and addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception.

A guide to pregnancy, birth and the first weeks with your baby. It includes: stage-by-stage photographs of your developing baby; what to eat to stay healthy and help your baby develop; what to expect from antenatal care; how to prepare yourself physically and mentally for the birth; and sections for expectant dads and preparing for fatherhood.

Features advice from fertility and conception expert Zita West. This book addresses the real need for advice and information on fertility and fertility treatment. It explains how to reduce the effect of disorders that impede fertility and medical fertility tests and treatments.

A pioneer in the field of fertility, Zita West's programme is invaluable for couples trying to conceive. Harley Street's most popular fertility expert, and favourite consultant to celebrity clients, guides the reader through a process of vital physical and mental preparation.

A practical handbook for anyone looking to start a family explains how to maximize one's chances of conception through ten manageable steps and offers tips to insure that a pregnancy remains viable, especially through the first difficult trimester, questionaires to assist couples overcome problem areas, and more than 150 photographs. Original. 10,000 first printing.

Focusing on nutrition during pregnancy, a renowned midwife shares essential guidance for maintaining health for both mother and baby. The book emphasizes the importance of a nutrient-rich diet, detailing vital nutrients, their benefits, and foods to avoid. It features an informative first section on dietary needs and a second section offering 80 easy-to-follow recipes, covering everything from breakfasts to desserts. This resource aims to simplify meal preparation while ensuring optimal health throughout the pregnancy journey.

Boost your fertility the natural way - with invaluable guidance from the 'midwife to the stars' (including Kate Winslet), and delicious, nutritious recipes for preparing your body for pregnancy.

More and more couples are turning to IVF each year to help them conceive, and yet there are still many questions to be answered. What makes IVF succesful? and what else can we do to support our treatment? are two of the most important queries couples can have, and here, Zita West offers solutions. Nutrition and lifestyle advice, psychological and emotional support and a positive mindset all play an important part in helping couples conceive, and can even make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful outcome. This book not only advises how to prepare for IVF, but why it's so important, and the step-by-step diet and lifestyle plan is a clear way to support your treatment.