Includes 80 Recipes from across India and 6 Superfoods

Pregnancy is a transformative stage in a woman's life. Everything she eats, does or even thinks may have an effect on the development of her baby.

The health and wellbeing of a baby—inside the womb as well as outside—is completely dependent on the mother's diet. Rich and wholesome food for the mother equals a robust and happy baby. This is where the wisdom from grandma's kitchen comes in to play. Before you crinkle your nose, did you know that moringa, fenugreek, shatavari and garlic can help to improve lactation, while edible gum/gond and Turkey berry are ingredients that can provide strength to the mother post her delivery? Remember, it worked for your mother and your grandmother, so why not give it a try?

Most new momstobe worry about weight gain during pregnancy and to top it, many feel our desi food has too many calories. Traditional Recipes for Pregnancy & Motherhood is an attempt to build a bridge between the traditional and the modern by getting new mothers acquainted with the richness and wisdom of Indian cuisine. Along with detailed information on 6 superfoods that is vital in any pregnant woman's diet, this book also provides medicinal values of all the major ingredients—most of them rooted in Ayurveda—used in the recipes inside. In addition, it also doles out tips on the muchdiscussed topic—how to maintain an ideal weight throughout pregnancy and after!

SONAL CHOWDHARY is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant with specialisation in weight management, sports and clinical nutrition. She is a Certified Holistic Cancer Coach from Centre for Advancement in Cancer Education, Richboro, PA, USA.

SUPRIYA ARUN is a Nutrition and Wellness Consultant certified in clinical, weight management and sports nutrition. She is also certified in Personal Training from American College of Sports Medicine.

"Just what the doctor ordered!"

—Dr. Rajeev Agarwal, Director, Care IVF

"Simple, easy to read and an interesting book. Well recommended!"

—Rekha Sudarshan, Lactation Expert

"A book that beautifully merges nutritional science with tradition and I highly recommend it."

—Kinita Kadakia Patel, Awardwinning Sports Nutritionist & Author