Nature's Embrace (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Lucie Bradley | knygos.lt

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An essential herbal companion for recovery, healing, and nourishment after birth

Drawing on years of the author's clinical experience supporting postpartum women, this book offers practical, evidence-informed guidance on using herbal medicine to support new mothers after birth. Childbirth places extraordinary demands on both body and mind, yet modern culture often expects women to 'bounce back' without the necessary care or resources that they need.

Nature's Embrace provides clear, safe herbal protocols and practical advice for holistic practitioners, and mothers wishing to support themselves or those in their care. Organised for easy reference, the book explores the many physical and emotional aspects of postpartum recovery, including hormonal changes, blood loss, gut and pelvic health, wound healing, hair loss, skin changes, breastfeeding and milk production, stress, sleep deprivation, nervous system regulation, identity, intimacy, libido, and much more. It also addresses recovery following pregnancy loss and challenges the misconception that postpartum healing follows a fixed timeline.

Each chapter begins with an accessible overview of the condition or challenge, clearly explaining what is happening in the body and the factors that contribute to it, listing the symptoms and common presentations of the issue. Readers are then guided through the author's recommended herbal approach, including therapeutic aims, key herbs, practical recipes, and complementary non-herbal support. A comprehensive resources section includes a materia medica of key herbs, a directory of trusted suppliers, and a glossary of key terms.

Filling an important gap in herbal literature, Nature's Embrace is an invaluable resource for herbalists, other holistic practitioners, doulas, midwives, and anyone supporting families after birth. Above all, it offers compassionate guidance and reassurance to mothers navigating the profound journey of postpartum recovery.