Grow Your Baby, Not Your Weight: An Extraordinary Memoir Of Pregnancy, Birthing And Everything Between

Durga Shakti Nagpal . Rupa Publications India . English

You're pregnant? That's lovely! But perfectly pregnant... isn't that a / wonderful possibility?/ For far too long, Indian women have been conditioned to believe that / pregnancy and motherhood mark the end of their independent lives. Being / a mother once meant bidding adieu to your fitness, beauty, career and / individuality. But not anymore./ In her debut memoir, celebrated officer of the Indian Administrative Service / and the mother of two feisty little princesses, Durga Shakti Nagpal provides / you with a detailed blueprint for a perfect pregnancy. She will ensure that / the initiation of your life as a mother will be carried out with the focus / and precision of a drill sergeant, while maintaining the relatability of the / regular Indian mother-to-be./ Durga Shakti will take you through a major life glow-up in those special nine / months of your life, transforming you into the strongest, most accomplished / version of yourself. From pregnancy friendly fitness and skincare, to healthy / eating habits, meditation and skyrocketing your energy levels, she has it / all covered. And not just that, Durga Shakti addresses several life issues / that invariably accompany motherhood, but which are seldom addressed. / Subjects like post-partum blues, pregnancy-related myths and beliefs, the / role of an older child and the family's active involvement during and after / pregnancy are all beautifully dealt with. A highly accomplished bureaucrat / by profession, and a mother and family woman by choice, Durga Shakti / will help you find you the keys to striking a perfect balance between / motherhood and life as a whole. / This is every woman's guide to carving out an extraordinary motherhood / for herself, her child and her family/

Categories: Fiction

About the Author

Durga Shakti Nagpal is a celebrated IAS officer belonging to the Uttar Pradesh cadre. She is known for spearheading the largest crackdown against the notorious sand mafia of the Noida region, an industry worth ?22,000 crore yearly. Her relentless midnight raids, conducted over a span of several days, are unparalleled in the country�s history and were well-lauded. When she was threatened, physically attacked and hastily removed from her post, there was a national upsurge in her support, and the entire country prayed for her safety. She is also the youngest person to be awarded the Woman of The Year award by the Economic Times. Durga Shakti is a motivational speaker, frequently invited to speak by the TED portal and other student communities. Apart from her professional career as an IAS officer, she engages in philanthropic activities regularly, and is a lover of literature, poetry and fitness. Her motto in life is: born to Serve. Her social media handles are @DurgaShaktiIAS on twitter and Durga Shakti Nagpal on LinkedIn. She can also be reached on nagpaldurga@gmail.com

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