CITE: Nathanielsz P. The Prenatal Prescription: The Natural Way to Safeguard Your Baby’s Health. HarperOne; 2001.
SUMMARY
In “The Prenatal Prescription,” Peter Nathanielsz explores the science of fetal programming and provide practical advice for expecting mothers to promote the health and well-being of their unborn child. The author discusses the critical importance of prenatal care and highlight the impact of various environmental factors, such as nutrition, stress, and pollution, on fetal development. The book provides evidence-based strategies for parents to optimize their child’s development, including dietary recommendations, exercise guidelines, and stress management techniques. The author also discusses the potential risks of common medical interventions during pregnancy and childbirth, and provides alternative approaches for various pregnancy-related issues.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Explores the science of fetal programming and provides practical advice for expecting mothers to promote the health and well-being of their unborn child.
• Discusses the critical importance of prenatal care and highlights the impact of various environmental factors on fetal development.
• Provides evidence-based strategies for parents to optimize their child’s development, including dietary recommendations, exercise guidelines, and stress management techniques.
• Discusses the potential risks of common medical interventions during pregnancy and childbirth and provides alternative approaches for various pregnancy-related issues.
SELECTED QUOTESÂ
• “The fetus is not a passive recipient of whatever happens to the mother. It is an active participant in its own development” (p. 14).
• “The quality of your pregnancy will have a long-lasting impact on your child’s health and well-being” (p. 28).
• “If there is one golden rule of prenatal nutrition, it is to eat real, whole foods” (p. 65).
• “Stressful experiences during pregnancy have been linked to a range of negative outcomes for the child, including a higher risk of behavioral problems, poor cognitive function, and impaired immune function” (p. 102).
• “A natural, unmedicated birth is often the safest and healthiest option for both mother and baby, but it requires careful preparation and a supportive environment” (p. 142).
