The Sacred Gift of Childbirth: Making Empowered Choices for You and Your Baby

There is no greater gift from the Most High.

Many books teach and focus on the health and safety of giving birth, from comfort techniques to medical procedures. But none of them delve into God or His principles and plan for women. Childbirth offers a unique experience for women to draw closer to the Lord and benefit from many divinely designed blessings—spiritual, emotional, and physical. This relatable and rewarding book empowers women with valuable information that allows them to make informed and decisive decisions about birthing.

Come to see the sacred nature of childbirth and put God and faith back in this miraculous process of bringing one of His children into the world.

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The Sacred Gift of Childbirth: Making Empowered Choices for You and Your Baby

There is no greater gift from the Most High.

Many books teach and focus on the health and safety of giving birth, from comfort techniques to medical procedures. But none of them delve into God or His principles and plan for women. Childbirth offers a unique experience for women to draw closer to the Lord and benefit from many divinely designed blessings—spiritual, emotional, and physical. This relatable and rewarding book empowers women with valuable information that allows them to make informed and decisive decisions about birthing.

Come to see the sacred nature of childbirth and put God and faith back in this miraculous process of bringing one of His children into the world.

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The Sacred Gift of Childbirth: Making Empowered Choices for You and Your Baby

The Sacred Gift of Childbirth: Making Empowered Choices for You and Your Baby

by Marie Bigelow
The Sacred Gift of Childbirth: Making Empowered Choices for You and Your Baby

The Sacred Gift of Childbirth: Making Empowered Choices for You and Your Baby

by Marie Bigelow

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Overview

There is no greater gift from the Most High.

Many books teach and focus on the health and safety of giving birth, from comfort techniques to medical procedures. But none of them delve into God or His principles and plan for women. Childbirth offers a unique experience for women to draw closer to the Lord and benefit from many divinely designed blessings—spiritual, emotional, and physical. This relatable and rewarding book empowers women with valuable information that allows them to make informed and decisive decisions about birthing.

Come to see the sacred nature of childbirth and put God and faith back in this miraculous process of bringing one of His children into the world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781462126187
Publisher: Cedar Fort, Incorporated/CFI Distribution
Publication date: 05/10/2016
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

During pregnancy, mothers are breaktakingly close to the veil, and childbirth is a sacred moment in every mother's life. This tender book celebrates the divine calling of motherhood and prepares mothers for the moment when their child enters the world. Backed by scriptures, quotes from General Authorities, and reputable medical sources, mothers can feel confident in their own personal choices for childbirth and prepared to welcome their baby into this life.

Table of Contents

A Letter to the Reader vii

Introduction 1

Helpful Terminology 7

Section 1 God's Plan For Birth 9

Chapter 1 Childbirth is a Blessing, Not a Curse 11

Chapter 2 Flow God Designed Birth 19

Chapter 3 The Magnification Process 29

Section 1 Worksheet 38

Section 2 The Medicalization of a Miracle 41

Chapter 4 How Inductions and Epidurals Change Birth 43

Chapter 5 The Truth About Cesareans 63

Section 2 Worksheet 80

Section 3 Making Birth Decisions 83

Chapter 6 How Do I Decide? 85

Chapter 7 Partnering with Your Father in Heaven 95

Section 3 Worksheet 102

Section 4 How Birth Affects the Family 105

Chapter 8 Emotional Outcomes 107

Chapter 9 Postpartum Depression 115

Chapter 10 Raising the Next Generation of Birthers 125

Chapter 11 A Husband's Guide to Supporting and Protecting His Family 131

Section 4 Worksheet 144

Conclusion 147

Final Worksheet 148

Appendix A What's in a due date? 149

Appendix B Benefits and Risks Guide 151

Appendix C Birth Preferences Quiz 155

Appendix D 159

Appendix E 161

Appendix F 162

Acknowledgments 163

About the Author 167

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