Sacred Pregnancy: A Loving Guide and Journal for Expectant Moms

Sacred Pregnancy: A Loving Guide and Journal for Expectant Moms

By Anni Daulter, MSW

Forewords by Ina May Gaskin and Anna Getty

Photography by Elena Rego and Alexandra DeFurio

In this day and age of electronic books and online reading, sometimes it is nice to just hold and smell a truly beautiful book in your hands. It is an experience in itself – even before you get to the reading –to touch and feel a volume that houses within it a hint of significance.

For my money, Sacred Pregnancy definitely fits that bill. With gorgeous, inspiring photography and thick, brightly colored pages, there is just something about this book that makes you want to pick it up, find a quiet spot, and dig in. Once you do, you are certain to be inspired by the beautifully written prose inside.

The book takes on the role of journal through the months of pregnancy, offering mothers-to-be not just the standard advice and “what to expect,” but deep insight into the spiritual and emotional side of this amazing time. Each week of pregnancy is celebrated with a new and interesting topic. Sections include Partner Energy, Nurture Yourself, Sexy Mama, Trust, and Nesting, among many other deeply personal and non-traditional areas to explore.

As an added benefit, you will find recipes from Daulter, a professional foodie, alongside book, film, and music selections to expand on topics that spoke to you as a reader. With a down-to-earth, easy writing style and plenty of room to journal your own thoughts, this book encourages creativity and reflection in a way few other resources available today can.

Sacred Pregnancy also helps mothers explore which birth options are right for her, and helps her to work through any fear or anxiety that may be hanging on as baby’s arrival approaches. It also offers a place to record her own birth story, making this lovely book a keepsake for years to come.

This is truly a beautiful gift for any expectant woman, and a wonderful tool for doulas seeking to help their clients explore the inner process of pregnancy.