Description: While postpartum depression has become a recognizable condition, this is the first book to treat root causes of mommy brain, baby blues, and other symptoms that leave mothers feeling exhausted.
Any woman who has read What to Expect When You're Expecting needs a copy of The Postnatal Depletion Cure. Filled with trustworthy advice, protocols for successful recovery, and written by a compassionate expert in women's health, this book is a guide to help any mother restore her energy, replenish her body, and reclaim her sense of self.Most mothers have experienced pain, forgetfulness, indecision, low energy levels, moodiness, or some form of baby brain. And it's no wonder: The process of growing a baby depletes a mother's body in substantial ways--on average, a mother's brain shrinks 5% during pregnancy, and the placenta saps her of essential nutrients that she needs to be healthy and contented. But with postnatal care ending after 6 weeks, most women never learn how to rebuild their strength and care for their bodies after childbirth. As a result, they can suffer from the effects of depletion for many years, without knowing what's wrong as well as getting the support and treatments that they need.
Review Quotes: "The Post-Natal Depletion Cure is a groundbreaking perspective on women's health, which offers hope and practical information in equal measure for Mothers who are beyond exhausted. Like so many women, I struggled to reclaim my energy after having children and felt frustrated by the general lack of information about women's health in the postnatal phase. This book considers the science of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal phase through the lens of functional medicine, within the context of the modern world. I would recommend Dr. Serrallach's book to all Mothers."--Penélope Cruz