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Zusatztext A definite must-read regardless as to where you are on your journey as there is something for everyone. I wish it had been written years ago when we were on our journey Informationen zum Autor Ann Bracken is currently a Fertility Counsellor & Psychotherapist at world-renowned London fertility clinic, The Lister Fertility Clinic, which is part of The Lister Hospital. She previously worked as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Fertility Counsellor in SIMS IVF (2011-14), Ireland's largest fertility clinic, and has had many years' experience working within national health settings (UK and Ireland) as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Therapist. Ann qualified at Harvard University in Mind/Body Programme Training (specific to fertility support) under world-renowned psychologist and Mind/Body Programme pioneer, Dr Alice Domar, who is Director of Mind/Body Services at Boston IVF, and is contributing a foreword to this book. Ann also runs an international online Fertility Counselling and Psychotherapy service at www.fertilitycounsellingonline.com Klappentext 'After 20 years of supporting fertility patients I am convinced that an integrated mind-body approach delivers the best outcome. Ann Bracken has a practical and compassionate approach, as demonstrated in her brilliant new book. It is a much-needed antidote to the all-too-often stressful and soul-searching path to parenthood. I will be recommending it to my fertility patients' Emma Cannon , integrated fertility and pregnancy expert, acupuncturist and author of The Baby-Making Bible Hospital visits, calendar watching, disheartening test results and scheduled sex can make trying for a baby a stressful experience, and research shows the strain put on couples and individuals struggling with infertility can impact on the likelihood of a successful conception. With an approach that puts mind-body health and wellbeing at the heart of fertility, this supportive and practical book by top Fertility Counsellor and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist Ann Bracken gives help and guidance on how to reduce stress and have a more empowered fertility journey. Mind Body Baby also provides helpful advice on natural and medical fertility treatment approaches and how to choose the best options to meet your needs. Focusing on mindfulness-based stress reduction and cognitive behavioural (CBT) approaches, which have been scientifically proven to help overcome the stress and low mood associated with fertility issues, the author suggests simple, effective step-by-step exercises to help readers improve their mind and body fertility health and optimise their chances of a positive pregnancy. Includes a chapter on nutrition to boost your fertility by women's health expert, PHD, Dr Marilyn Glenville The ideal companion to embracing the connection between mind and body to reduce stress and optimise fertility treatment. Zusammenfassung The ideal companion to embracing the connection between mind and body to reduce stress and optimise fertility treatment....
