New Mom Essentials: A Field Guide to Being Your Own Health Advocate Throughout Pregnancy and the Fourth Trimester

A highly useful handbook for pregnancy and the first three months after birth that covers essential information for moms-to-be helping them plan for childbirth and optimize their whole health (physical mental emotional) during this time. Based on interviews with 400+ health care providers parents and subject matter experts it includes topics checklists and exercises that are presented in bite-sized chapters for easy reference.At a time when more women than ever live far away from their closest family and friends new moms-to-be need a resource like this to give them confidence and help them achieve peak vitality and health during this special season of their lives.Author Dianna He Murray MBA PCC is a mom executive coach and healthcare industry veteran who helps leaders define and pursue what matters most. She is also certified in plant-based nutrition and a registered pre- and postnatal yoga teacher who empowers new moms to become advocates for their own health during pregnancy and beyond.The book includes: How to prevent and treat common pregnancy ailmentsQuestions to consider when creating your birth planSample partner support planHow to find a pediatricianHow to nurture your spiritNutrition principlesWhich conversations are critical to have with who and how to navigate through challenging situationsTips strategies and action steps for self-care maximizing available resources and staying focused while minimizing stress on the journey to parenthood