Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy

Parijat Deshpande is the leading perinatal mind-body wellness counselor, high-risk pregnancy expert, speaker and author who guides women to quickly and effectively release their stress during their high-risk pregnancy so they can give their baby a strong start to life. Her unique approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. She is also the host of the popular podcast Delivering Miracles®, that discusses the real, raw side of family-building including infertility, loss, high-risk pregnancy, bed rest, prematurity and healing once baby comes home. Learn more about Parijat Deshpande and her work at parijatdeshpande.com.

An empowering approach to managing stress quickly and effectively during a high-risk pregnancyNot enough women are told how profoundly stress impacts their pregnancy, especially if they are high-risk—but the truth is that stress, if left unmanaged, becomes a serious risk factor for pregnancy complications from preeclampsia and gestational diabetes to preterm labor and poor blood flow to the baby. In this cutting-edge resource—the first of its kind meant specifically for women with high-risk pregnancies—Parijat Deshpande explains why effective stress management is a critical component to prenatal care in order to manage and prevent pregnancy complications. Through peer-reviewed, evidence-based research, powerful true stories and Parijat’s compelling personal journey through a very high-risk pregnancy, Pregnancy Brain presents a groundbreaking understanding of the effects of stress and stress management on pregnancy and fetal health and empowers women to take charge of their health and lower their risk of pregnancy complications and preterm birth.In a refreshingly down-to-earth book, Pregnancy Brain shows:>> How mental and emotional stress translate into physiological changes during pregnancy predisposing you to pregnancy complications>>The power of a self-repair mechanism that’s naturally built into your body can help manage and prevent pregnancy complications>>The difference between anxiety and fear and why that matters for pregnancy health>>How reshaping your relationship and experience of your body can turn off the stress response (which underlies pregnancy complications)>>How trusting the “early warning whispers” from your body can impact the course of your pregnancy>>How to build a rock-solid medical team that alleviates—instead of exacerbates—anxietyBy the end of of Pregnancy Brain, you’ll find a radical new model for stress management for a healthy pregnancy. You’ll understand how much power your body has to help you get through your high-risk pregnancy and how you can help your body stay pregnant as long as possible. Through gentle exercises and tools designed to swiftly manage your stress, Pregnancy Brain offers hope for creating miracles during a complicated pregnancy.

"This book is a breath of fresh air! Parijat has somehow managed to explore the
often dark and anxiety-producing topic of high-risk pregnancy in a positive
and even joyful manner. She knows what it's like to experience a high-risk pregnancy,
and is deeply familiar with the abundant research on the effects of stress
during pregnancy. Through these pages, she weaves her personal experiences
and professional knowledge in a seamless and easy-to-read manner, that makes
apparent why she's rightfully earned the title of high-risk pregnancy expert.
This book is a required, confidence-building and health-supporting read for
anyone facing a stress-filled pregnancy."
ADRIANA LOZADA
Maternity expert and host of the Birthful podcast

"Parijat Deshpande has created a "must read" for all women in a high-risk
pregnancy. The title says it all: "pregnancy brain. a Mind-Body Approach to
Reducing Stress During Your High-Risk Pregnancy." Nothing could be more
important for both you and your baby. By gently sharing her personal journey,
Parijat removes the fears of the Unknown. "pregnancy brain." read like a
kitchen table conversation with a friend. This beautifully written book delivers
a critically important message."
SUSAN ANDREWS PHD
Clinical Neuropsychologist

"A story of hope, inspiration, and raw emotion with a healthy dose of practical
wisdom for those dealing with the ins and outs of a difficult pregnancy.
Get your hands on this book if you want to know that somebody gets you
and -- even better -- can help you move yourself through, often unspeakable,
emotional and physical pain."
DR. MARIA T ROTHENBURGER
Miracles Happen Fertility Center

"This book is the best combination of personal storytelling, engaging information,
real education and science. I believe the way that Parijat has woven
together story with science is such an effective way to support women and
families in the reproductive period. Many people will both learn about their
bodies and feel truly seen throughout this book. This is such an empowering
and real contribution to reproductive health."
KATAYUNE KAENI, PSY.D.
Psychologist in Perinatal Mental Health, Mom & Mind Podcast
www.momandmind.com