Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives

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

Narrated by: Shishir Kurup

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.©2005 Deepak Chopra; (P)2005 Books on Tape, Inc.

insightful and inspiring.

this book was a wonderful guide to how to create the type of pregnancy you desire.

Such a calming and centering look at pregnancy

Just what I needed. Amongst the important books that tell you all the horrible things that could go wrong, this focuses on centering yourself on what is going right and managing anxiety.

connect to your body.

important for all familly planners. teaching us not to take nature for granted. connect to your body.

Súper recomendado!!!

Es inspiración y educación para los futuros padres y familiares. Lo recomiendo durante cualquier etapa del embarazo.

Excellent book during pregnancy

I listened to this book during the middle of my pregnancy. It was full of wonderful suggestions for connecting to my unborn child and for calming my worries about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. I highly recommend it.