Book description
Written by a leading complementary fertility specialist, Emma Cannon,
this companion for pre-conception, pregnancy and the postnatal period
blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with conventional Western
medical practice. With her fusion approach, Emma offers advice to help
mums-to-be prepare for labour and post-birth and solutions to
pregnancy-related conditions.
You and Your Bump
gently takes you through each stage of your pregnancy with advice on:
* Your general health and lifestyle, good nutrition and the link
between emotions and physical health
* Baby development and changes to your body
* Common pregnancy conditions and treatments, with both Eastern and
Western approaches
* Preparing for labour and motherhood
* How dads can help at each stage
'A brilliant book from a woman who knows what she's talking about. I
adore Emma Cannon' Sophie Dahl
'Her unique approach to health and fertility bridges the gap between
Western and Eastern medicine' Dr Tim Evans Emma Cannon
Bsc Hons Ac, MbBAcC is a registered acupuncturist and practitioner of
Chinese medicine and is the founder and director of ‘A Healthy
Conception’, a clinic in Chelsea and Harley Street, London. A member of
the British Acupuncture Council, she specialises in gynaecology with an
emphasis on the treatment of infertility, but she also treats issues
surrounding pregnancy, antenatal care, post-partum care and the
menopause. In 2011 she was featured as one of just a handful of A-list
pregnancy experts in Harpers Bazaar
. Emma is a founder member for the faculty for Women's Health at the new
College of Medicine in London.
