Book Description:

Beginning of Motherhood: A holistic perspective” is an enlightening book, by an individual who has, through his experiences in life gained a considerable knowledge in the field of Ayurveda and a modern understanding of health. After understanding how empowering true knowledge can be, he felt inspired and compelled to share his insights through this step-by-step guide on pregnancy. This book provides a unique opportunity to its readers to gain information from the perspective of a parent as well as a health consultant.

It is a treasure trove for curious individuals looking for authentic knowledge on pregnancy. The book would be a very useful tool for couples planning to conceive and individuals assisting others during pregnancy. The book covers diet, lifestyle tips and techniques, Ayurvedic medicines, natural effective remedies, delicious healthy recipes, water birthing and home births, pregnancy related myths, medication and resources as well as tips for healthier mind and lots more, all based on a holistic approach and the valued knowledge derived from traditional practices and modern science. A curated bank of knowledge is shared on all the phases of pregnancy to empower the reader on when to do what.

New advances and research in modern health care are validating various methods adopted by Indians for the care of the expectant mother and the newborn. “Beginning of Motherhood: A holistic perspective” is written after being motivated by the wisdom Indic civilisation has offered mankind. It is intended to offer a new perspective to a modern individual through a holistic approach towards health. Understanding pregnancy care is required by everyone and should be a part of every person’s education, the book is a nudge in that direction.

A guide which covers birthing options, and one which will appeal equally to first time parents as well as fathers and mother, the book tackles issues ranging from birthing options to prenatal screening. It also mentions and provides compelling advise for high risk pregnancies and helps keep track of your pregnancy using holistic methods rather than numbers alone.

Written informally as a user’s guide it provides practical and easy-to-use advice which will definitely empower the reader with the knowledge that leads to having a healthier, happier pregnancy and a beutiful pregnancy bump. The writer has taken care to not share usual medical and entertaining information which does not relate to actionable dos and dont’s. While being in sync with nature and escaping the risks associated with conventional medicines, the book addresses all those who are involved in the care of the expectant mother and serves as a reminder that pregnancy is a process to enjoy collectively and not just experience individually.

“Beginning of Motherhood: A holistic perspective” is also the cornerstone of Pregyanam, an umbrella organisation that aims to promote natural and healthy birthing by empowering an expectant family with all the support and care it deserves. It is a pregnancy coaching service of support and care to empower a women as she grows to be a mother.

The team at Pregyanam is dedicated to pregnant couples who want a comfortable pregnancy and natural birthing. It is a health care service that provides hand holding support on diet, lifestyle and mental well being. Unlike conventional birthing services Pregyanam works with a couple (not only with the expectant) through wisdom derived from traditional Indian practices on care during pregnancy.

About the Author:

An individual active in the alternative health care industry and with organization knowledge and experience, Rohit has been a program manager of the United Nation's High Commissioner of Refugees and has also spearheaded programs for the World Fair Trade Forum. His quest to embrace healthy living resulted in his informal education in Indian traditional knowledge and Ayurveda, which he practices to this day along with his family. Rohit's own experience of Pregnancy as experienced through his wife was instrumental in providing the insight which led to the birth of Pregyanam. Co-Founder of three sustainable social development organizations, he remains streadfast and confident that Pregyanam will be a sustainably profiltable venture that will add value to a much neglected aspect of Pregnancy.