Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives, Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives, Deepak Chopra, M.D.
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Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives

Author: Deepak Chopra, M.D., David Simon, M.D., Vicky Abrams, CCE, IBCLC

Narrator: Deepak Chopra, M.D.

Abridged: 2 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/22/2005


Synopsis

A much-needed antidote to our modern, assembly-line approach to childbirth, this new book is designed as a guide for all who wish to participate in the wondrous process of bringing new life into the world. Its ideas derive from two sources: the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with its emphasis on body, mind, and spirit, and the latest Western scientific prenatal research. By integrating the best information from these two very different perspectives, this remarkable book gives readers the tools to ensure that our children are nourished by thoughts, words, and actions from the very moment of conception.

Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives is rich in practical information, including strategies to help enliven the body intelligence of unborn babies by nourishing each of their five senses, as well as through Ayurvedically balanced nutrition and eating with awareness. Specific yoga poses and meditation techniques reduce the mother’s stress and improve the infant’s emotional environment, as do tips for conscious communication with a partner. Exercises prepare parents for the experience of childbirth itself, followed by natural approaches to dealing with the first weeks of parenting, from healing herbs to enhancing your milk supply to coping with postpartum depression.

Inspiring, expansive, and remarkably informative, this unique book from acclaimed experts in mind-body medicine will profoundly enhance the experience of pregnancy and birth for both parents and baby.

About The Author

Deepak Chopra's many books have become international bestsellers and classic texts of health and spirituality. Dr. Chopra is founder of the Chopra Center for Well Being in Carlsbad, California.David Simon, M.D., is the cofounder and medical director of the Chopra Center, and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on holistic health care. He is the author of Vital Energy and Return to Wholeness.Vicki Abrams, C.C.E., I.B.L.C., is the director of the childbirth and yoga programs at the Chopra Center. She is an international board-certified lactation consultant, childbirth educator, doula, and yoga instructor.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nadya

Thus far in my life, I have done my very best to raise a child that will be part of the ripples towards a better world. I aim to raise conscious and aware little beings, who will do better than what society dictates. And towards that end, this book has been priceless. As have several others, but for......more

Goodreads review by Renita

More new-age material, gives lots of meditational practices at the end of each chapter which could be nice if you enjoy that. A nice guide on learning methods to relax and soak in each stage of pregnancy. _______________ INTRODUCTION: Whatever the situation we can be certain that all hope for our fut......more

Goodreads review by Kelsey

I have read lots of pregnancy books over the years, and this is by far the best I’ve read. It is well-balanced between the spiritual and medical sides, with the authors clearly having great respect for both. And this is the first pregnancy book I’ve read that did not make me feel pressured towards c......more

Goodreads review by Nikky

One of the best pregnancy books I’ve consumed. I appreciate the ties to Ayurveda and the sense of calm I felt when I consumed this book. The other books I’ve read are a bit stressful and get you hyped up for worst case scenarios and do some fear mongering whereas I feel like this book really approac......more

Goodreads review by Heather

I couldn’t get through this book. I stopped in the middle. I was listening to the audiobook version and the male voice describing how to cope with issues that come up in pregnancy was too off-putting. The many mentions of admiring your pregnant body and the self massages with oil came across as very......more