I'm pleased to review a new book on, you guessed it - making babies. You can win one of five copies (see entry instructions at the end of this post).
Making Babies, by Dr. Sami David and Jill Blakeway, LAc presents a three-month program for 'maximum fertility' as naturally as possible.
What sets this book apart from others on this topic is that the authors - a reproductive endocrinologist and an licensed acupuncturist and herbalist - bring both Western and Chinese medicinal traditions to the task.
Like other books, the authors discuss conception, common problems and solutions, and assisted reproduction.
But unlike other books, but they also present five "fertility types" (tired, dry, stuck, pale, and waterlogged) based on Chinese medicine. The authors then provide a fertility plan for each of these types, addressing foods to eat and avoid, exercise, and supplements, and Chinese medicine treatment.
The book isn't as detailed at Taking Charge of Your Fertility, but this makes it a bit more accessible, I found. It's full of case studies from the authors' practices, and the information is presented in a friendly, supportive, and optimistic tone. I think it would be a welcome addition to both mothers' and practitioners' bookshelves.
To enter to win a copy of this book, leave a comment below by November 11, 2009. One entry per person, and entries must come from U.S. and Canadian residents. No P.O. boxes, please. Winners will be chosen using random.org and announced in the comments section of this post. Copy will be sent directly to you by the publisher.
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