Book Nook: Natural Baby and Childcare

Originally written a decade ago, Natural Baby and Childcare aims to be the essential parents' reference guide to the best conventional and natural health and wellness options for their child. I had a chance to review the updated new edition, which contains the latest research on a wide variety of childcare topics, including homeopathic medicines, blood tests, vaccines, nutrition, neonatal screenings, natural baby care products, and more.

There are quite a few things I like about the book. It doesn't just focus on "alternative" medicine, and doesn't completely negate the typical standard of care. It's written for parents who want to explore options, and understand why sometimes conventional medicine might not be the best option.

It's also organized well. It's easy to find information on specific topics. It can also be read straight through to get an overview of a broad range of health issues. With over five hundred pages, it covers every issue I could think of!

Natural Baby and Childcare is a balanced and easy-to-understand presentation of the health issues that parents and children both face in the modern landscape, putting the power to protect their children in the hands of parents.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Lauren Feder, M.D. was a nationally recognized physician who specialized in homeopathic medicine. Affiliated with the Natural Center for Homeopathy, Holistic Pediatric Association, and La Leche League, she was a frequent lecturer for parents and professionals and has been seen nationally on various health-oriented television programs and heard on radio stations throughout the United States. Dr. Feder had written for Homeopathy Today and Mothering Magazine and had been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Alternative Medicine Digest, DiscoveryHealth.com, and many other publications and websites. Dr. Feder was in private practice in Los Angeles. Learn more at www.drfeder.com, a family resource for homeopathy, holistic health, and natural parenting.

Dr. Letrinh Hoang is a pediatrician in private practice offering holistic, integrative pediatrics. She has two offices where she combines Homeopathy and Osteopathy consultations. She is a graduate of the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1997). Dr. Hoang received her pediatrics training at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital (2000). Shortly thereafter she returned to the study of Traditional Osteopathy as it was intended by the founder of the profession, using a hands-on approach to diagnosing and treating the body. She is the author of Osteopathy for Children.