The Essential Parents' Guide to the Best Conventional and Natural Medicines for Your Child From feeding to healing, clothing to washing, raising children naturally can be a daunting task--unless you know how. Natural Baby and Childcare shows you how to complement conventional therapy with natural treatments such as homeopathic and herbal medicine; how to bathe your child without using damaging chemicals; and how to find healthy, organic food for your baby. As a physician and a mom, Dr. Lauren Feder skillfully bridges the divide between medicine and motherhood, empowering parents to personalize traditional child-rearing practices to their own child. Natural Baby and Childcare answers common questions such as: * Do homeopathic medicines have any side effects? * What alternatives are there to wasteful or harmful baby products, such as plastic diapers and chemical-laden diaper creams? * Can vaccines cause autism or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? In addition to shedding light on controversial topics such as antibiotic overuse and vaccination, Dr. Feder offers a complete A to Z guide to treating common childhood conditions naturally and a handy directory of easy-to-use natural medicines and home remedies. With information for children from birth to adolescence, Natural Baby and Childcare is a comprehensive, intelligent, practical, and reassuring guide to raising healthy and happy children.

'Manuals' for new parents illustrating many models of babyhood, shaped by different values and cultures.

The essential reference guide to the best conventional and natural health options for your child, updated in a new edition with the latest information on such topics as homeopathic medicines, blood tests, vaccines, nutrition, neonatal screenings, natural baby care products, and more. Natural Baby and Childcare combines the medical with the holistic, making it perfect for all families. The newly revised and updated edition contains the latest available information on natural childcare techniques, including nutrition and behavioral studies to ensure you have everything you need to raise your child in an all-natural, healthy way. • AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR CONSCIENTIOUS PARENTS. Whether you want to raise your child completely naturally, or whether you want to make sure that you have all the facts before making parenting decisions, Natural Baby and Childcare has the information you need--presented in an easy-to-follow, complete package. • EASY-TO-USE FORMAT. Combining professional expertise with parental experience, Natural Baby and Childcare addresses the ins and outs of natural childcare, including the risks, benefits, and virtues of each technique in the form of a clear, straightforward guide, making sure your child gets the proper care at this important time in their development. • OVER 500-PAGES PACKED WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION ON YOUR CHILD'S HEALTH. Including discussions on the latest available childcare studies, as well as new development milestones and health care schedules, Natural Baby and Childcare is a comprehensive and reassuring guide to help you make the right decision for your child. Natural Baby and Childcare is a balanced and easy-to-understand presentation of the health issues that parents and children both face in the modern landscape, putting in your hands the knowledge to make the best decisions for your child.

Offers a guide to child rearing and child nutrition that focuses on a nutrient dense diet from pregnancy through childhood and natural treatments for childhood illnesses.

A fully revised and updated second edition of this successful guide to childcare advice in different cultures around the globe.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO A HEALTHY, NATURAL PREGNANCY Pregnancy and childbirth can be one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life. With Natural Pregnancy, you can make informed, educated decisions about your pregnancy to ensure your baby is born happy and healthy—naturally. Natural Pregnancy is the perfect resource for expectant parents; whether you choose to opt for an all-natural birth, or are looking to combine conventional treatments with homeopathy and holistic medicine, Natural Pregnancy is the all-in-one reference to keep your pregnancy simple and safe. Natural Pregnancy answers your questions and offers advice on common topics, including: * Prenatal tests and procedures, including ultrasound and amniocentesis * Vaccinations during pregnancy * Homeopathic medicine for common pregnancy conditions and easier childbirth * Midwives and doulas * Home birth * Homeopathy for healing after amniocentesis, perineal tears, and cesarean section …and much more! As medical techniques continue to advance, natural births are now safer than ever. For any parent looking to approach pregnancy and childbirth in a more holistic and natural way, Natural Pregnancy is your authoritative and reliable resource each step of the way.