Women are valued for their ability to bear children in many cultures. The birth process, though supposedly the most painful experience of a woman’s life, is seen as a necessary evil to achieve the end goal of children and motherhood. And yet, in the face of a typically masculinized Christianity that nevertheless professes that women are equally created in the image of God, shouldn’t childbirth—a uniquely feminine experience—itself shape Christian women’s souls and teach them about the heart of the God they love and follow? Drawing on her own experience of giving birth and motherhood—and the conflicting assumptions attached to them, by Christians and the culture at large—Aubry G. Smith presents a richly scriptural exploration of common conceptions about pregnancy and childbirth that will not only help mothers and soon-to-be mothers understand how to think biblically about birth, but also walks them through how to put the ideas into practice in their own lives. Along the way, she shows all readers how to see God’s own experience of the birth process—and how childbirth leads to a deeper understanding of the gospel overall.

Pregnancy and childbirth are often depicted as a time of sickness and mood swings for women followed by twelve to twenty hours of pain and hard labor. Many women have been told they can never conceive. Others have suffered the pain of conceiving and miscarrying. Have you had enough of this picture? Supernatural Childbirth is a practical...

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.

The trauma that I have experienced from the age of 5 years old until my teen age has developed me into a damage little girl. Eventually, I became a unhealed woman. “I realize my hardest battles in life helped launch me forward to purpose. The abandonment, rejection, disappointments, shame, failure, betrayal, rape, and depression. God used to birth a powerful ministry inside of me. I remember in my childhood experiencing rejection and abandonment from family and friends who was suppose to love and embrace me. The painful slander and abuse that destroyed my confidence as a child. I was a teenager when I was violated. I felted like I wouldn’t ever recover from the pain of sexual abuse and betrayal. I felt discarded and filthy and ashamed. I felt like I deserved what happen to me. I went into a deep depression that led me into suicidal thoughts and attempts. At the age of 18 I was broken and I felt worthless without hope. One Friday night service I receive the precious Holy Spirit with power. My life was different day on, I knew God had a purpose for me. God begin to heal me in areas of where I was broken in, some areas are in the process of being healed due to the unhealed symptoms. God also, provided me with the necessary strategies, resources, and place people in my life that was equip to help me on this journey. What God has placed in me had to be birth. I was carrying a promise inside of me that had to come fourth. My pain helped pushed me to the feet of Jesus. It was in my brokenness is where the oil flowed. Seeking God’s Kingdom and his righteousness has allowed success and favor to overtake my life. I am a chosen vessel of God who discovered my divine purpose on earth. The things that tried to destroy me God has allowed me to triumph over it. It’s working for my good. I am living testimony that you can come from anywhere and God can use you for glory. Birthing purpose out of pain is a love story of how God’s love rescued me from a place of brokenness to restoration. My pain helped me to aligned to my divine purpose. I smile now because I realize now how much God loves me. Not even the lies of the enemy can convince me anything different.

This book is a positive and encouraging guide to everything and expectant mother can do - from pregnancy through postpartum, but especially during labor- to make sure that pain does not over shadow the joy of giving birth. Adrienne Lieberman presents a host of techniques that work, including breathing and relaxation excerises.

As an intelligent woman, you are probably used to learning as much as you can before making major decisions. But when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life--how you will give birth—it is hard to gather accurate, unbiased information. Surprisingly, much of the research does not support common medical opinion and practice. Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies. The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better Birth helps you compare and contrast your various options and shows you how to avoid unnecessary procedures, drugs, restrictions, and tests. The book covers: Cesareans Breech babies Inducing labor Electronic Fetal Monitoring Rupturing Membranes Coping with slow labor Pain medication Epistiotomy Vaginal birth after a Ceasarean Doulas Deciding on a doctor or midwife Choosing where to have your baby and much more . . .

What is healing when our bodies suffer chronic illness? As Liuan Huska went through years of chronic pain, she questioned how the Christian story speaks to our experiences of pain and illness. Countering a gnosticism that pits body against spirit, Huska helps us redefine what it means to find healing and wholeness, even in the midst of ongoing pain.