The Ultimate Birth Experience: How to Take Control and Proactively Choose the Birthing Options That are Best for you and Your Baby

by Gail Janicola

If you’re a mom or dad-to-be, or you’re supporting someone who is, chances are, you’re putting most of your focus on the final miraculous moments of labor and the time after the birth, when this precious baby finally arrives. And while there’s no doubt that those moments will be unbelievably special—by focusing purely on the outcome you are missing a unique and life-changing opportunity to experience a powerful transformation that can influence your entire future in countless ways. In The Ultimate Birth Experience, Childbirth Educator, Wellness Coach and “Mommy Mentor” Gail Janicola, explains how to shift your mindset around the planning process and the birth itself, so you can shape your own, highly individualized experience. You will discover why birth is so much more than a physiological event, and certainly, more than the medical affair our culture has reduced it to. You will begin to see that you don’t need to accept and assume there is only one way to have a baby; that you shouldn’t leave it solely to your care providers to take responsibility for how it unfolds if your goal is the safest and most empowering experience possible. In this inspiring book, Gail explains how to shape a mentally healthy view of birth, connect your values to your knowledge, and select the right support people that are the most beneficial for you and your baby. Most importantly, she shares the path to perceiving your birth experience as one that has a significant, empowering and enduring imprint on your life. When we talk about the life experiences that have the power to change us, motherhood will likely top the list. And yet, that transformation is so often not realized in the most positive, growth-propelling way at the time of birthing. With the emphasis generally on the outcome rather than the process, and an underlying notion of fear of what may occur, the extraordinary leverage of the journey is often, sadly, lost. Whether you’re planning a pregnancy, or you’re a parent-to-be now, The Ultimate Birth Experience will show you how to confidently take control of your birth. With an understanding of your options, and assurance in your decisions, you can trade your worry and apprehension for joyful anticipation. With strength and conviction, you can advocate for what is important to you, use your natural and medical toolkits wisely, and effectively communicate and partner with healthcare providers to achieve a birth, free from regret. Are you ready for a mindset shift that will shape your own ultimate birth experience, and all of your transformational experiences to come? This book will give you the strength, courage, and conviction to take the reins of your birth and your life. “The Ultimate Birth Experience is a profound declaration of empowerment for every pregnant mom-to-be. As a fierce advocate for choice, Gail defends your right to experience birth the way you choose. She breaks the myths and encourages you to trust your instincts. This book is a window into the world of birth, through the eyes of a seasoned birthing professional. With a smart, sincere and thoughtful approach to this profound, life-changing event, this a must-read book for every pregnant woman.” Sandy Pelland, CEO/Founder, MomLife TV

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 29, 2021