How to Grow a Baby

How to Grow a Baby is a holistic guide for pregnancy and the postpartum experience that provides foundational knowledge and intuitive wisdom to help women support the optimal health of their baby and their own bodies. Get the answers to the big questions about pregnancy from an expert: • what kinds of foods should you eat and how do you prepare your body for birth? • how does movement impact pelvic health? • how does the endocrine system change throughout pregnancy? • how does the microbiome influence reproductive function? Author Amy Hammer, a nurse practitioner, shows how simple food choices can create the optimal environment for a growing baby--like eating brazil nuts, salmon or mushrooms to support thyroid function and aid in the development of the fetus. By providing vital and often ignored information about reproductive science, movement, and nourishment, this book empowers women to make informed and personal choices about their pregnancy, birth, and beyond.