Ayurveda for the Childbearing Years

Book excerpt: "Ayurveda for the Childbearing Years ' a primer" fills a gap in published Ayurvedic teachings related to this crucial time in women's lives. Written by a Registered Midwife and Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, it offers information to midwives and pregnant women new to Ayurveda, as well as interested connoisseurs of Ayurveda. She also includes the useful Steps of Healing paradigm, originated by herbalist Susun Weed and healing modality, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage®.Terra Rafael is a Registered Midwife and attended births for over 20 years. After studying several years with various Ayurvedic teachers, she graduated from Alandi Ayurvedic Gurukula as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner in May 2001. Terra now writes and continues her individual work with women through her practice, WiseWomanhood ' Holistic Women's Health and Writings.