The Christian Childbirth Handbook

The Christian Childbirth Handbook
Author: Jennifer Vanderlaan
Publisher: Birthing Naturally
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2008
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0976554127

Providing Christian expectant parents with the tools and information they need to plan for the arrival of their new baby. Applying Biblical principles to the process of giving birth while exploring the wide variety of options available to today's families allows parents to make the best decisions regardless of the circumstances surrounding their baby's birth.

Handbook for Christian Natural Childbirth

Handbook for Christian Natural Childbirth
Author: Marianne Manley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2014-01-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781495289835

In the Handbook for Christian Natural Childbirth, Marianne Manley RN, CNM, shares the knowledge that God has given her as a Christian midwife over her many years in hospitals, birth centers and home birth practice. Handbook for Christian Natural Childbirth includes copy-ready, Christ-centered handouts, useful to moms, other family members, midwives, doulas, and childbirth educators. It includes information about what Marianne does as a midwife, the wisdom shared in early pregnancy, priorities, time management, warning signs, common discomforts, praying for your loved ones, diet tips, recipes, exercise, sex in pregnancy, labor and birth advice, pain management, supplies needed for birth, pros and cons of water birth, cord management, what to do when the water breaks before labor begins, how to avoid shoulder dystocia, and emergency instruction for husbands catching their babies. Post delivery information includes how to avoid hemorrhage after the birth, the Ten Commandments for the postpartum mother, getting rid of belly fat, breast feeding, the circumcision decision, and newborn care. There is also information on feeding on God's Word, loving our husbands and children, homeschooling with a new baby, homeschooling and child training tips, being a Titus 2 woman, speaking gently, avoiding gossip, and much more.

Christian Childbirth

Christian Childbirth
Author: Marianne Manley RN CNM
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2014-09-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 149084872X

Christian Childbirth by Marianne Manley RN, CNM contains birth stories written by Christians for Christians and provides information related to childbearing and beyond from a Christian perspective. Christians are encouraged to trust God at this time. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? . . . It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us Romans 8:32-34 (KJV). An anthology of birth stories which depict various scenarios which may be encountered in natural childbirth follows a brief description of how Marianne became a Christian midwife. The many true stories and photos will give the reader a glimpse into the thoughts and challenges the mothers faced and how they overcame them and succeeded in a natural delivery. In the handbook section, Marianne shares what she does as a midwife. She provides information on early pregnancy, priorities, time management, warning signs, common discomforts, praying for loved ones, diet tips, recipes, exercise, sex during pregnancy, labor and birth advice, pain management, supplies needed, pros and cons of water birth, cord management, what to do when the water breaks before labor, and emergency childbirth instruction for husbands. Post-delivery information include how to avoid hemorrhaging after the birth, the Ten Commandments for the postpartum mother, getting rid of belly fat, breast feeding, the circumcision decision, and newborn care. There are also guidelines for feeding on Gods Word, loving our husbands and children, being a godly wife and mother, homeschooling with a new baby, child training tips, speaking gently, avoiding gossip, and much more. Christian Childbirth is a great resource for midwives, doulas, or personal maternity care especially for those desiring a Christ-centered birth.

Christian Childbirth

Christian Childbirth
Author: Marianne Manley
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 562
Release: 2014-10-11
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781502804273

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 children's, eternal souls depend on Christ in them "the hope of glory" Col. 1:27. An anthology of birth stories which depict various scenarios which may be encountered in natural childbirth follows a brief description of how Marianne became a Christian and a midwife. The many true stories and photos will give the reader a glimpse into the thoughts and challenges the mothers faced and how they overcame them and succeeded in a natural delivery. In the Handbook Section, Marianne shares what she does as a midwife. She provides information on early pregnancy, priorities, time management, warning signs, common discomforts, praying for loved ones, diet tips, recipes, exercise, sex during pregnancy, labor and birth advice, pain management, supplies needed, pros and cons of water birth, cord management, what to do when the water breaks before labor, and emergency childbirth instruction for husbands. Post-delivery information include how to avoid hemorrhaging after the birth, the Ten Commandments for the postpartum mother, getting rid of belly fat, breast feeding, the circumcision decision, and newborn care. There are also guidelines for feeding on God's Word, loving our husbands and children, being a godly wife and mother, homeschooling with a new baby, child training tips, speaking gently, avoiding gossip, and much more. Christian Childbirth, 2nd Edition is a great resource for midwives, doulas, or personal maternity care - especially for those desiring a Christ-centered birth.

The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby

The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby
Author: Erin MacPherson
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0849964733

Everything you need to know about pregnancy--from weight gain to stretch marks to figuring out how to rely on Christ through the ups and downs of the next nine months. This comprehensive guide is packed with information that every newly pregnant Christian mama needs--including: help for pregnancy insomnia, morning sickness, weight gain and more advice on how to maintain a godly attitude and outlook during pregnancy--even when you're feeling anything but godly what to expect from doctor check-ups, your encounters with the scale and labor and delivery tips on how to survive food cravings, aversions, and even dreaded pregnancy exercise healthy eating advice for pregnancy that doesn't outright ban ice cream sundaes ideas on how to keep your marriage a priority when you're pregnant, including a guide for Christian dads-to-be and even pregnancy sex tips This detailed guide takes you through each trimester with helpful tips, humorous accounts, and supportive spiritual advice--all with a girlfriend-to-girlfriend approach that will help moms feel comfortable as they navigate this life-changing time.

Natural Childbirth and the Christian Family

Natural Childbirth and the Christian Family
Author: Helen Wessel
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1985-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780060693176

Discusses the spiritual aspects of natural childbirth and offers information on prenatal care, the birth process, breast-feeding, and family relations

Birth Stories and Midwife Notes

Birth Stories and Midwife Notes
Author: Marianne Manley
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2013-12-13
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781494484828

This is the first book in a series of three. In the first book, Birth Stories and Midwife Notes: In God We Trust, Marianne describe how she became a midwife and Christian, and then includes several birth stories compiled during the early years of Christian Midwife Homebirth Service. These birth stories are written by the brave women who endured different kinds of labors and births, including husbands catching their babies, and water births. The second book, Born at Home, Praise the Lord!, contains mainly birth stories and some midwife notes from the later years. It chronicles many exciting birth stories, some very detailed, some written by the husbands, and others by women patiently waiting for God to bring on their labor, but all trusting in how He has equipped the mom to give birth. The third book, Handbook to Christian Natural Childbirth, is a collection of Christian midwife handouts, diet and other tips, and general information related to childbearing. This book gives comprehensive “how to” instruction and “midwife advice” for everything moms and coaches need to know about pregnancy, birth, and beyond. These books are intended to supplement personal maternity care, especially if there is no access to a Christian Certified Nurse Midwife.

40 Weeks

40 Weeks
Author: Jennifer Vanderlaan
Publisher: Birthing Naturally
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2005-07
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0976554119

This unique inspirational resource features weekly descriptions of your baby's growth and pregnancy specific devotionals to encourage and enlighten even the most experienced mother. Weekly prayer guides support your desire to pray daily for your child, while challenging you to deepen your spiritual life. Supportive suggestions for handling pregnancy symptoms help make the journey from "expecting" to "mother" as comfortable as possible. This is the pregnancy guide no Christian should be without.

Natural Birth

Natural Birth
Author: Kristina Turner
Publisher: Floris Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2014-05-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1782501142

In our society childbirth is often viewed as something to be feared and even to be avoided, through elective caesarian or extreme pain suppression. In this uplifting book Kristina Turner applies esoteric knowledge to show practical ways of transforming a difficult experience into a positive and deeply spiritual one. Kristina looks closely at the physical processes that take place in the body during pregnancy and childbirth, as well at explaining the facts behind hospital procedures and options for home birth -- providing readers with the necessary knowledge to make their own choices. She feels that birthing should be viewed as a unified process, from the nine months of pregnancy through labour to the many months of breastfeeding; all three stages contribute to developing the bond between mother and child and the child's emotional function. Kristina writes beautifully about the sacred mystery inherent in conception and pregnancy, and guides the new mother towards being a conscious participant in the spiritual process of bringing life into this world. This book is both very practical and hugely inspiring.