Fulfilling as childbirth worker and mother

“Got my book yesterday, I cannot tell you how fulfilling as a doula, childbirth advocate and LDS mother this book has been so far. I can’t begin to thank you all”   – Natalie

An amazing review by Bonnie Blythe on her blog

Never in my years of LDS study have I found such a wide-ranging survey of wisdom and personal experience in relation to birth as this 521-page treasure comprises. Nowhere else will you find the tenets of LDS faith employed with greater grace and wisdom to empower a birthing mother, and by extension, her entire family.  – Bonnie

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Regardless of where you are in your mothering journey:

Page after page, of this lovely book, brought back so many beautiful feelings, and memories, about the sacredness of giving birth, that for this, now Nana, also brought some tears of joy. The gift of giving life is the crowning blessing of being a woman. Whether you’re just beginning this magical journey, or find yourself at the place where you can look back on the miraculous process that you’ve already passed, it is an experience that will forever change how a woman looks into, and toward eternity.  Kathryn

Honors ALL women regardless of how they birth

Here is the truly amazing thing about this book.  It spoke to me as a natural birth advocate- it resonated with me.  Then it went farther- this isn’t just a book for women who home birth or women who skipped the epidural- it is a book for all women.  It honors all women in all the ways they give (or don’t) birth.

There are stories within about adoption, infertility, c-section, induction, unassisted birth, and everything within the spectrum of birth and motherhood.  “The Gift of Giving Life” covers all the bases.  It honors and embraces and respects all women as mothers no matter how they choose or must give birth.

“The Gift of Giving Life” really isn’t just for women who call themselves Mormon though.  I think anybody who is interested in the spirituality and the divinity of motherhood and birth would enjoy this book.  It fills in gaps left by the current natural childbirth literature and does so completely and with love and respect for all women.   – Sarah from  Mama Birth

Covers Every Issue You Could Hope For

It even met my expectations in that it covered just about every issue I hoped it would. I would say, for example, “I wish this had a section on VBAC,” and then I would find it in the next chapter. That happened many times. I can’t believe the diversity of topics covered. The book contains a great variety of birth knowledge, science, research, LDS quotes, scriptures, guide to meditation, thoughts on creating a spiritual baby shower, healing and forgiveness, beautifully written histories of LDS women, testimonies of Jesus Christ and the Atonement, and of course many personal stories of courage and triumph. “The Gift of Giving Life” can validate women no matter what birth choices she makes or has made, and increase her feeling of closeness to other women, both living and passed on.

This is not just a book about pregnancy and childbirth- though it is certainly is about that. In a world where women’s divine and sacred powers are frustrated and belittled, this book brings hope and empowerment. In a world that teaches us to rely on the “arm of flesh” this book helps bring back our trust in Heavenly Father. As I read about the Lord’s hand in the stories and essays, I realized that Heavenly Father is there- not just through our birth journeys– but throughout all of motherhood, to help and deliver us in a wide variety of circumstances. This is a knowledge that every woman can benefit from.  – Mandy from Mandy Jane’s Designs.

Wonderful Insights for Adoptive Mothers Too

I am an adoptive mom, and have never physically “given birth”. But even with only reading about 20% of the book, I was able to draw connections between the process of birth and the adoption process. I received understanding that although I didn’t give birth physically, I did not miss out on the important lessons and growth discussed in the book. Through adopting my son, my capacity for patience, faith, and personal revelation was increased. The reading I’ve done so far helped me reflect on those concepts about my own process of becoming a mother, and I was able to draw a lot of parallels between birth and my son’s adoption. Consequently, I felt very empowered, even as an adoptive mom.   I LOVE the book. I have told so many people about it. I just wanted to write to say thank you so much for writing and compiling such a wonderful resource. You’ve done a great and important work. -Heather Tolley

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