Zita West

Los problemas de fertilidad están a la orden del día. Cada vez se aplaza más el momento de tener un bebé, y las condiciones de vida actuales (estrés, dificultades laborales, etc.) no ayudan. Esta utilisima obra trata, de forma detallada, todos los aspectos que inciden en la fertilidad, tanto masculina como femenina, y ofrece un efectivo programa de diez pasos para lograr un embarazo en las mejores condiciones.

El programa prenatal de Zita West te enseña, semana a semana, a mejorar la salud de tu futuro bebé, desde el momento en que decides ser madre.

Tanto si tú y tu pareja estáis intentando tener vuestro primer hijo como si deseáis sacar el máximo provecho de un tratamiento de fertilidad, este libro os orienta a través de las distintas opciones y os explica como aumentar las posibilidades de conseguir un embarazo sano y feliz.

Zita West, midwife to Cate Blanchett, Stella McCartney and Kate Winslet, shares her expertise in nutrition to help you and your baby stay healthy naturally throughout your pregnancy. It is crucial to eat an optimum diet during pregnancy. Your levels of nutrients need to be high in order to support you through the process of pregnancy, and the baby that youre carrying inside of you needs the full range of nutrients to be as healthy as possible. It can be difficult and tiring to make nutrient-filled meals, but Zita gives you clear information and simple, easy-to-make recipes. The first section of the book covers details such as what nutrients are important and what they do for you and your baby, and foods that are unhealthy to consume during pregnancy. The second section uses the vitamins and nutrients explained in the first section in 80 delicious recipes. Introduction Your Health (nutrients your body needs as it changes, sources of these nutrients, foods that help with the side effects of pregnancy, the importance of safe exercise) Your Babys Health (nutrients your baby needs to grow, what they do, sources of these nutrients) What to Avoid (foods not to eat why they are bad for you and your baby) Breakfasts Light Meals Snacks and Treats Main Meals Desserts.

Embarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding and stressful experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses and strains and increase your chances of success. In Zita Wests Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception leading fertility and pregnancy expert, Zita West, offers an in-depth explanation of all aspects of fertility and, uniquely, addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception. In her clear, yet sensitive, style Zita explains:- All aspects of fertility - from preconception and trying naturally through to assisted conception- What is involved in the IVF process- How to prepare your body to increase your chances of conceiving successfully- The importance of a proactive approach to diet and nutrition- How complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, can increase your chances of successIncluding interviews with leading experts in the field, case histories from patients and Zitas own holistic principles, this is an invaluable guide for the growing number of people who are considering, or have already embarked on, medical intervention to enable them to conceive.

A pioneer in the field of fertility, Zita Wests programme is invaluable for couples trying to conceive. Harley Streets most popular fertility expert, and favourite consultant to celebrity clients, guides the reader through a process of vital physical and mental preparation. The book is for every couple trying to conceive and has fascinating advice taken from Zitas 20 years of experience as midwife and 7 years as an acupuncturist. It provides a structured, easy-to-follow step-by-step programme, complete with case studies and and enormously detailed questionnaire. The guide includes details on:- when and how often to have sex- what can prevent fertilisation and conception- everything you need to know about sperm and ovulation- nutrition, supplements and herbs- complementary therapies such as acupressure, lymphatic massage and hypnotherapy- how to overcome stress and other emotional blocks to pregnancy- PCOS, endometriosis and other health issues- tests and procedures if there is a problem- and much much more.

The definitive week-by-week diet and lifestyle plan to support IVF treatment and help you become pregnant from the one of the UKs foremost experts on fertility and conception, Zita West.The IVF process is so out of your control and this was a really helpful tool to bring me back in control and nurture my body -- ***** Reader reviewExcellent book, a great way to feel like you have some control over this crazy process! -- ***** Reader reviewTerrific and informative - worth every penny -- ***** Reader reviewEasy to read and easy to understand -- ***** Reader reviewBrilliant -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************************************************More and more couples are turning to IVF each year to help them conceive, and yet there are still many questions to be answered. "What makes IVF successful?" and "what else can we do to support our treatment?" are two of the most important queries couples can have, and here, Zita West offers solutions.Nutrition and lifestyle advice, psychological and emotional support and a positive mindset all play an important part in helping couples conceive, and can even make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful outcome.This book not only advises how to prepare for IVF, but why its so important to prepare, and with a step-by-step diet and lifestyle plan and over 60 recipes for meals designed for optimum fertility heath, this is a clear way to actively support your treatment.

Your Pregnancy Companion is an informative and reassuring guide to pregnancy, birth and the first weeks with your baby. Full of the latest essential information and expert advice, it will help you to prepare yourself for motherhood and give your baby the best start in life.Zita also includes her own unique methods and advice which make her so successful with her clients pregnancies, such as relaxation techniques to prepare for birth, simple Mind-Body-Baby exercises to start bonding with your baby during pregnancy, and information on nutrition to help control morning sickness, sleep well and feel more energetic. Your Pregnancy Companion includes:· Stage-by-stage photographs of your developing baby · What to eat to stay healthy and help your baby develop· What to expect from antenatal care· How to prepare yourself physically and mentally for the birth· Information on genetics· Sections for expectant dads and preparing for fatherhood· Specific advice for mothers who have had IVF, have a higher risk pregnancy or who are expecting twins· Q&A sections to answer common questions and concerns· Essential advice to help you through the first weeks of parenthood, including breast- and bottle-feeding, promoting good sleep, keeping your baby clean and comfortable, baby blues/ PND, understanding your babys cries and having fun with your babyThis is the perfect companion to help you prepare yourself physically and mentally for the most incredible and unique time in your life.

«Zita te muestra en este libro cómo prepararte para el embarazo. Una alimentación saludable es una de las mejores cosas en las que puedes invertir para tener un bebé sano. Adoro cocinar, y todas la