Stress Solutions for Pregnant Moms

by Andrews, Susan, Ph.d.

• ISBN13: 9780983898405
• ISBN10: 0983898405
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-04-02
• Publisher: Twin Span Pr

Summary

What every pregnant woman needs to know to protect herself and her baby from toxic stress during pregnancy.Emerging new research links excess stress and anxiety during pregnancy to a higher risk of childhood problems, from preterm birth, learning disabilities, to ADHD. While not all stress is bad, people can fail to recognize when the day's build-up of stress tips into the danger zone-a problem in today's busy world!In this cutting-edge work, the first of its kind, neuropsychologist Dr. Susan Andrews provides effective solutions to prenatal stresses:* Self-assessments to measure daily stress levels * A personalized formula to calculate daily relaxation and stress reduction levels* A resource guide 30 natural ways to relax* how to lower dangerous cortisol levels* how to boost your baby's potential for physical and emotional well-being* Why managing stress while pregnant is as important as avoiding smoking or drinking alcohol

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Stress and Your Pregnancy
An Ounce of Prevention	p. 3
Todays Pregnant Mom Has More to Manage	p. 11
What Busy Schedules and Busy Minds Do to Us	p. 25
The Alarming Rise in Childhood Disorders	p. 37
The Body's Amazing Changes during Pregnancy	p. 47
Landmark Studies on Pregnancy and Stress	p. 53
Childhood Problems Related to Prenatal Stress	p. 73
The Dynamics of Prenatal Stress in the Womb	p. 85
The Stress Solutions Formula
The A, B, Cs of Stress Reduction	p. 95
Applying the Stress Solutions Formula	p. 129
The Power of Sound and Music for Relaxation	p. 153
The Stress Solutions Resource Guide
Creating Your Personal Stress Solutions Plan	p. 169
What Can Dad Do?	p. 177
Directory of Resources	p. 183
Breathing	p. 185
Music	p. 195
Mental	p. 211
Physical	p. 226
Biofeedback	p. 241
Personal Pampering	p. 250
Notes	p. 265
References and Additional Reading	p. 279
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