New Mom Essentials: A Field Guide to Being Your Own Health Advocate Throughout Pregnancy and the Fourth Trimester

A highly useful handbook for pregnancy and the first three months after birth that covers essential information for moms-to-be, helping them plan for childbirth and optimize their whole health (physical, mental, emotional) during this time. Based on interviews with 400+ health care providers, parents, and subject matter experts, it includes topics, checklists, and exercises that are presented in bite-sized chapters for easy reference.

At a time when more women than ever live far away from their closest family and friends, new moms-to-be need a resource like this to give them confidence and help them achieve peak vitality and health during this special season of their lives.

Author Dianna He Murray, MBA, PCC, is a mom, executive coach, and healthcare industry veteran who helps leaders define and pursue what matters most. She is also certified in plant-based nutrition and a registered pre- and postnatal yoga teacher who empowers new moms to become advocates for their own health during pregnancy and beyond.

The book includes:

• How to prevent and treat common pregnancy ailments
• Questions to consider when creating your birth plan
• Sample partner support plan
• How to find a pediatrician
• How to nurture your spirit
• Nutrition principles
• Which conversations are critical to have, with who, and how to navigate through challenging situations
• Tips, strategies, and action steps for self-care, maximizing available resources, and staying focused while minimizing stress on the journey to parenthood