Spiritual Pregnancy

A groundswell of women are taking back their pregnancies and childbirth and embracing a natural way. Genevieve Howland, the woman behind the enormously popular Mama Natural blog and YouTube channel, has created an inspiring, fun, and informative guide that demystifies natural pregnancy and walks Mom through the process one week at a time.

The original Spiritual Midwifery, published in 1976, introduced an entire generation of young women to the possibility of home birth and breast feeding. It also breathed new life into the all-but-vanished field of midwifery. The current edition of this classic book on home birth is now an audiobook, with updated information on the safety of natural childbirth, new birthing stories, and the most recent statistics on births managed by The Farm Midwives.

A much-needed antidote to our modern, assembly-line approach to childbirth, this new book is designed as a guide for all who wish to participate in the wondrous process of bringing new life into the world. Its ideas derive from two sources: the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, with its emphasis on body, mind, and spirit; and the latest Western scientific prenatal research.

He's been so busy trying to find Miss Right. She's been standing right in front of him the whole time. This Christmas, can Mister and Libby take their relationship out of the best friend zone? Mister Glover has been inspired by his brothers and cousins as they've all found someone to spend their lives with. He's made a real effort too, even going so far as to ask his best friend, Liberty Bellamore, to set him up with the women in Three Rivers. Libby has done what Mister asked, though each date he goes on that's with another woman breaks off another piece of her heart. She's loved Mister for...

Embrace the divine feminine power of the Mother Goddess and learn how to spiritually prepare for pregnancy with this guide to Pagan rituals, meditations, and traditions for every milestone over the next nine months! As you make the transition from maiden to mother, you fully embody the Mother Goddess. Embark on this sacred journey with this complete guide including special mediations, affirmations, and rituals designed to help you attune to the divine energies of childbearing.

Pregnancy is widely regarded as the most joyful time in a woman's life, but for the mother who has experienced pregnancy loss, a subsequent pregnancy can feel like she's holding her breath and hoping for what she can't control. In Courageously Expecting, Jenny Albers meets women in this difficult season as someone who has also experienced the worst and cautiously hoped for the best. Through the telling of her own story, Scripture, and heartfelt prayer, she encourages you to cling to faith in the face of fear.

Do you want to use your faith to have a natural childbirth, no matter the environment you end up in? Going through my youngest daughter’s birth without the support of my spouse was a life changing and faith growing experience. I made changes to my birth plan to accommodate my change in location, having my young son in tow, and needing additional support for the labor and delivery. Having the support of midwives, the flexibility of birthing at a center, and the power of prayer made all the difference in my experience.

Rule #7 - Do not throw coins into the fountain at Umbra Park. The devil’s in the details, and he plans to explore every hot inch of hers… ~*~ Sweet and innocent good girl Desi Miller always aims to please. Even when her sister constantly ditches her to flirt with jerkface guys, her mom and dad ask her to take on extra shifts at the family burger grill, and last but not least… Well, she’s now babysitter for the day to a precocious four-year-old little angel, which should be the least of her problems. Spoilers: It’s not. When the little girl accidentally tosses a coin into the ...

Christian Childbirth, 2nd Edition by Marianne Manley RN, CNM includes more pictures, diagrams and wisdom. This comprehensive book contains birth stories written by Christians for Christians and provides information related to childbearing and beyond from a Christian perspective. The goals of this book are to encourage Christians to seek God in childbearing and to help them to know WHAT TO EXPECT FROM GOD WHEN EXPECTING. Secular books cannot fill the longing of our souls and come short of the wisdom found only in the Word of God. Parents need God when expecting because their, and their ...

God's plans for your child were known before conception, and the nurturing of their future calling begins in the womb. What is the destiny on your baby’s life? Why has God given you this child at this particular time? As their life unfolds, know that Gods plans for your child were known before conception and that the nurturing of their future calling begins from the womb.

Hearing "you're pregnant" for the first time is a memorable and exciting moment. You can't wait to finally hold and cuddle your baby. For many women, fears about childbirth along with health concerns for the baby and even their confidence in their abilities to be good mothers often accompany that excitement. Though normal, these stressing thoughts distract you from cherishing every moment of pregnancy. Indeed, the physical, emotional and mental changes you experience can be unnerving.

Motherhood's not easy! Whether we like it or not, motherhood forces us to let go of our egos. Some days that may fill us with joy and love—but other days it will give us equal amounts of frustration and despair. Drawing both from her own experiences and the writings of mystics down through the centuries, the author reveals the deep spiritual lessons to be found within motherhood's piecework of both sunshine and shadow.