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Sacred Pregnancy: A Loving Guide and Journal for Expectant Moms
In today's western cultures, the typical pregnancy focuses on the baby to the exclusion of the woman herself, so that the entire experience has become more about preparing for the baby's arrival than looking closely at oneself to prepare emotionally for all of the changes that creating a new life brings. Sacred Pregnancy was written to help the pregnant woman journey within herself to prepare for the birth of her baby.
Sacred Pregnancy is a gorgeous four-color book especially created for mothers-to-be to reflect on the many personal milestones of the full gestation period of a pregnancy. With beautiful professional photos that correspond to each topic, Sacred Pregnancy also features a journal space for the pregnant woman to record her thoughts and feelings. Each week the mother-to-be is given information on her baby, her body, and her spirit and is asked to reflect on these via the topic of the week, which touches on a variety of issues such as sexuality, fears about labor, becoming a mother, courage, rite of passage, adornment, body image, meditation, and sisterhood to name a few. Mothers-to-be are invited to look deeply at the issues unique to their journey and find a centered, peaceful place to live their pregnancy fully. Lastly, Sacred Pregnancy includes place for the new mother to record her birth story and a large resource section on various birthing options and supports for pregnant women.
“From the spiritual (how to visualize your perfect birth) to the practical (a large section on birthing options), this pregnancy journal is a spiritual adviser and supportive doula all in one.”
—Fit Pregnancy magazine
For more information, visit the Sacred Pregnancy website.
Sacred Pregnancy is a gorgeous four-color book especially created for mothers-to-be to reflect on the many personal milestones of the full gestation period of a pregnancy. With beautiful professional photos that correspond to each topic, Sacred Pregnancy also features a journal space for the pregnant woman to record her thoughts and feelings. Each week the mother-to-be is given information on her baby, her body, and her spirit and is asked to reflect on these via the topic of the week, which touches on a variety of issues such as sexuality, fears about labor, becoming a mother, courage, rite of passage, adornment, body image, meditation, and sisterhood to name a few. Mothers-to-be are invited to look deeply at the issues unique to their journey and find a centered, peaceful place to live their pregnancy fully. Lastly, Sacred Pregnancy includes place for the new mother to record her birth story and a large resource section on various birthing options and supports for pregnant women.
“From the spiritual (how to visualize your perfect birth) to the practical (a large section on birthing options), this pregnancy journal is a spiritual adviser and supportive doula all in one.”
—Fit Pregnancy magazine
For more information, visit the Sacred Pregnancy website.
- GenresParentingNonfiction
360 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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December 11, 2014
This book is perfect. It has enriched my pregnancy beyond my wildest expectations.
May 19, 2023
Perfect if you want to do some journaling each week of the pregnancy. I really enjoyed the journey, and would have liked more positive birth stories at the end of the book as I really enjoy reading those and I feel it's going to be a real game changer when labour will start and we'll need all the oxytocin we can get!
August 31, 2013
As a perinatal relationship specialist, I know just how important the emotional adjustments of parenthood are between a couple and within a new family. Anni's book is absolutely beautiful, but more than that, there is substance there that helps to facilitate the important rite of passage that parenthood is. Sacred Pregnancy raises issues to ponder, share and discuss between a couple that are the beginnings of laying a new foundation for their nest. This is not just a gift for an expecting mother, but for an expecting family.
November 29, 2018
This book gave me the medical/technical insight I needed as a first time mom, but our also allowed me to record my journey through pregnancy in a truly deep and thoughtful way. It let me move at my place, working a little or a lot at a time and even covered the time immediately after muy delivery. By the end i had a beautiful momento of my journey that I enjoyed creating and that my baby girl cream enjoy someday!
April 20, 2019
A book for each week of pregnancy. There is a short bit about the development of the fetus, a prompt about expectant mother symptoms and experiences, and something to think about or an activity to do. It also contains a prompt to journal about every week.
I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it to any expecting parent.
I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it to any expecting parent.
August 22, 2012
This is one of the best books I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Any one who works with women of childbearing age and who wants to help them realize the power within should start with this beautiful book.
January 7, 2016
A great alternative to "What to Expect" but nothing really new in here for me. I already live this way and have naturally incorporated these rituals into my life. I would recommend it to others and would also give it as a gift.
February 17, 2019
An empowering and relaxing week-by-week book/journal for you during pregnancy. Great inspiration!
July 9, 2014
a good book but way too many typos, a proofreader would have been a good idea
June 24, 2014
I was blown away by the quality of this book! If you were looking for a book to read during pregnancy that will help you create spiritual practices that revolve around your pregnancy, this one is for you.
All though the book is consistently recommending products that you can buy it is still full of information, activities and projects that you can do.
There are a lot of journal-related activities which could be a downside if you aren't a writer or inclined to write. I found I skipped some of the journal entries or I drew pictures or put something else there.
The book is divided by weeks and you certainly may not be "Ready" for that particular week since maybe you aren't showing yet. I chose to ignore the weeks that were focused around a particular development and I went back to them and dated my entry when it was relevant. I did not begin to show until well into my 2nd trimester so I skipped an entry about that. I returned to it later on.
There are practices in here revolving around the elements, forgiveness, acceptance, etc. One of the practices includes creating a piece of birth art. A lot of the art-related practices are designed for the completed item to be placed in a sacred space.
If you are a spiritually inclined person, ritual practitioner or even vaguely "new age" you will enjoy this!
It takes a completely different approach to a typical pregnancy journal, though I chose to have both. This one is more about YOU and your initiation into motherhood!
I would recommend having both a regular pregnancy journal and this one to complete all of the details you want.
It was a wonderful read and enriched my pregnancy!
All though the book is consistently recommending products that you can buy it is still full of information, activities and projects that you can do.
There are a lot of journal-related activities which could be a downside if you aren't a writer or inclined to write. I found I skipped some of the journal entries or I drew pictures or put something else there.
The book is divided by weeks and you certainly may not be "Ready" for that particular week since maybe you aren't showing yet. I chose to ignore the weeks that were focused around a particular development and I went back to them and dated my entry when it was relevant. I did not begin to show until well into my 2nd trimester so I skipped an entry about that. I returned to it later on.
There are practices in here revolving around the elements, forgiveness, acceptance, etc. One of the practices includes creating a piece of birth art. A lot of the art-related practices are designed for the completed item to be placed in a sacred space.
If you are a spiritually inclined person, ritual practitioner or even vaguely "new age" you will enjoy this!
It takes a completely different approach to a typical pregnancy journal, though I chose to have both. This one is more about YOU and your initiation into motherhood!
I would recommend having both a regular pregnancy journal and this one to complete all of the details you want.
It was a wonderful read and enriched my pregnancy!
July 18, 2012
Sacred Pregnancy is a must-read for all expectant mamas. Unlike so many mainstream pregnancy books, Sacred Pregnancy focuses on preparing for baby in the ways that really matter - emotionally and spiritually. Rather than highlight all the potential complications of pregnancy, this book highlights the miraculous and incredible journey of pregnancy and childbirth. It encourages women to take charge of their birthing experiences and to connect with themselves and their babies in meaningful ways. The work of preparing for parenthood is not following doctor's orders and buying lots of stuff, it's about honest reflection, acceptance and celebration. Sacred Pregnancy is the perfect guide for this process.
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