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Metabolic Toxemia of Late Pregnancy

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I read this book in preparation for becoming a childbirth educator. What an eye-opener this book is. Metabolic toxemia is a terrible condition (disease) that can cost a mother her baby's life and her own. Toxemia has one very simple prevention - eat! Study after study presents the facts - a well-balanced diet is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. The book includes a lay-out of what a healthy pregnancy diet should include and gives you ideas on how to achieve your goals. A very important book for all obstetricians, or anyone who cares for pregnant women. A very important book for the woman who wants to take charge of her own health and pregnancy.

I read this book after suffering from pre-eclampsia during my pregnancy with my first child. For my second baby I read up on all the research including Tom Brewer's studies on poor nutrition leading to pre-eclampsia. I followed the regimine to a tee and did not get pre-eclampsia. The research is fascinating, the diet is simple common sense. I realized though that I had really practised poor nutrition with the first baby. I had not eaten enough high quality protein. Drinking 4 glasses of skim milk and eating two eggs everyday of pregnancy is tedious-but well worth it. This book gives the important research behind Mr. Brewer's diet and the studies he had conducted.

After using this doctor's website for myself and referring other pregnant Mom's to it, I went ahead and got the book. A great easy read that is essential for all women to have heatlhy pregnancies and babies! Tom Brewer was a great doctor and women's advocate!

Very boring and hard to read for those of us who haven't gone to medical school!