A trauma-informed, compassionate, and practical guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum- designed to empower your choices and build confidence.
Birth can be beautiful- and overwhelming. Studies show that prenatal education is one of the most effective ways to prepare for and improve birth outcomes. Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or something in between, Preparing for Birth is your compassionate, evidence-based companion. Co-written by a certified birth and postpartum doula and perinatal specialized therapist, this book offers a deeply supportive roadmap for navigating pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood- mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Inside you'll find:
clear explanations of birth physiology, hormones, and nervous system functions
digestible break downs of the stages of labor
mental health support for moving through fear, anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma leading up to birth or in postpartum
detailed explanations of birth settings, birth interventions, and options available to you however your labor unfolds
practical tools and decision making frameworks for interventions, birth planning, and postpartum recovery
journaling prompts and exercises to help you process, plan, and connect to your body, your pregnancy, and your birthing experience
a warm and inclusive tone that affirms all birthing people and their choices
Whether you're a first time parent or seasoned birth professional, this book is a refreshingly non-judgemental, trauma-informed, holistic, and multidisciplinary alternative or supplement to traditional childbirth education and parenting books. You won't find rigid rules or one-size-fits all advice- instead, you'll discover how to prepare physically and emotionally to meet the unknown with more confidence, self-trust, and resilience.
Perfect for:
first time parents excited and nervous to bring home a little one
expecting parents seeking a supportive and accessible resource for birth prep that goes beyond checklists
people with a history of trauma, anxiety, or medical distrust looking for support and resourcing in birth decision making
birth workers, doulas, and therapists looking to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed practice and birth and postpartum support
partners looking for a fast paced, digestible guide to supporting your birthing partner that also considers your wellbeing too
anyone feeling overwhelmed by birth or the idea of postpartum- this book invites you to reclaim your confidence
Because birth is not just a medical event- it's a physiological, psychological, and emotional experience, and a life-altering event for the entire family. And you deserve support that honors all of that.
A trauma-informed, compassionate, and practical guide to pregnancy, birth, and postpartum- designed to empower your choices and build confidence.
Birth can be beautiful- and overwhelming. Studies show that prenatal education is one of the most effective ways to prepare for and improve birth outcomes. Whether you're planning a home birth, a hospital birth, or something in between, Preparing for Birth is your compassionate, evidence-based companion. Co-written by a certified birth and postpartum doula and perinatal specialized therapist, this book offers a deeply supportive roadmap for navigating pregnancy, birth, and the transition to parenthood- mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Inside you'll find:
clear explanations of birth physiology, hormones, and nervous system functions
digestible break downs of the stages of labor
mental health support for moving through fear, anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma leading up to birth or in postpartum
detailed explanations of birth settings, birth interventions, and options available to you however your labor unfolds
practical tools and decision making frameworks for interventions, birth planning, and postpartum recovery
journaling prompts and exercises to help you process, plan, and connect to your body, your pregnancy, and your birthing experience
a warm and inclusive tone that affirms all birthing people and their choices
Whether you're a first time parent or seasoned birth professional, this book is a refreshingly non-judgemental, trauma-informed, holistic, and multidisciplinary alternative or supplement to traditional childbirth education and parenting books. You won't find rigid rules or one-size-fits all advice- instead, you'll discover how to prepare physically and emotionally to meet the unknown with more confidence, self-trust, and resilience.
Perfect for:
first time parents excited and nervous to bring home a little one
expecting parents seeking a supportive and accessible resource for birth prep that goes beyond checklists
people with a history of trauma, anxiety, or medical distrust looking for support and resourcing in birth decision making
birth workers, doulas, and therapists looking to deepen their understanding of trauma-informed practice and birth and postpartum support
partners looking for a fast paced, digestible guide to supporting your birthing partner that also considers your wellbeing too
anyone feeling overwhelmed by birth or the idea of postpartum- this book invites you to reclaim your confidence
Because birth is not just a medical event- it's a physiological, psychological, and emotional experience, and a life-altering event for the entire family. And you deserve support that honors all of that.
