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one's a term full of fine force, strong, beautiful, and firm, fit for the noblest
use of tongue or pen; and one's a word for lackeys."
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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Book Review: The Childbearing Year, by Susun Weed:
Fertility, Pregnancy,Childbirth and Breastfeeding
Savvy Vegetarian News
Vol. 1, Issue 5, September 2003
Whether you are vegetarian or not, everything you need to know is packed into 171 pages of
The Childbearing Year, by Susun Weed. This indispensible herbal covers fertility, teratogens
(substances that cause bith defects),common pregnancy conditions,
miscarriage, childbirth and childbirth complication, breastfeeding, post-natal care, care of infants, and a
chapter on identifying, gathering, and preparing herbs. There are also appendixes on herbal sources of
vitamins and minerals, herbal recipes, a glossary, references and resources, and a detailed index.
The writing is frank, concise, matter-of-fact, and authoritative.
All of Susun Weed's books are available at
susunweed.com
This particular book, Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year,
was published in 1986, and has become a classic. I'd have given a lot to have it when I was pregnant
and breastfeeding my three children.
I was introduced to Childbearing Year by a local midwife, when I asked her for some herbal teas that
I could give my pregnant daughter. She loaned me the book, and it had everything she needed. My
daughter grumbled about my constantly shoving cups of tea at her. But they worked, and after I came back,
she called for recipes. When I returned, I bought my own copy of Childbearing Year, half-price, through
amazon.com.
While I was away, I found a used copy of another Susun Weed book, Menopausal Years The Wise
Woman Way. I recommend both books absolutely. These are books that every woman should be given
at the onset of menstruation, as her birthright. You won't find this depth of knowledge freely given
many other places, and certainly not for these modest prices.
Until recently, I was only vaguely aware of Susun Weed. Now, I'm a huge fan. I'm grateful
for her passion and devotion to women's health and well being, through the practice of
herbal medicine. Susun Weed is a national treasure, and her books are a Godsend.
Judy Kingsbury
Savvy Vegetarian
Newsletter Index:
Article: You Can Be Happy, Healthy And Vegetarian While Pregnant Or Breastfeeding
"Your friends, family, and doctor will often doubt the nutritional adequacy of your vegetarian
diet now that you are pregnant. You yourself may wonder whether you should add meat to your diet."
Review:
Book: The Childbearing Year, by Susun Weed
"I'm a huge fan of Susun Weed, for her passion and devotion to women's health and well being, through
the knowledge and practice of herbology. Her books are a Godsend."
Recipe: Butternut Squash in Coconut Milk With Tofu and Toasted Almonds
Here's a quick and easy recipe; tasty, filling and nourishing; won't upset baby's tummy; a tonic
and milk-builder for Mom.
"I'm three months pregnant, and my Mother-In-Law nags me all the time about my vegetarian diet---"
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