Natural Birth: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Breastfeeding

by Kristina Turner

Overview

A practical and hugely inspiring book on applying esoteric knowledge to the whole process of having a baby.

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 labor 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780863157639
Publisher:	Floris Books
Publication date:	11/15/2010
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Kristina Turner was born in Halmstad, Sweden and was educated in Sweden, Canada and the UK. She worked in merchant banking before becoming a student of esoteric teachings, the spiritual Ways that lie at the heart of all the great religions. She has three children and works passionately to help women have a positive experience of pregnancy, childbirth and nurturing a child.

Editorial Reviews

'Having witnessed the natural birth process of our own children, and I can recognise the wisdom distilled in this timely book which summarises all that has been learned over the last 50 years, along with insights gleaned from the author's own experience of childbirth...Overall, the book encourages new mothers to take an active role in the birth process, becoming participants rather than simply consumers of a health service.'
– Scientific and Medical Network Review

'An esoteric, reflective guide which explores the spiritual elements of pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. Turner elucidates a number of deeply insightful concepts. The detailed narrative of conception and gestation is exquisite, compelling and original.'
– Juno Magazine

'Kristina Turner's book clearly shows us the spirituality of childbirth while holding fast to all the practical, physical and emotional elements that need our support from others and our essential attention from inside ourselves – no matter who we are.'
– Jacob Needleman, author of What Is God?

'Kristina Turner writes from essence and being according to her own experience and understanding. This is a book that all men on the face of Earth should read, even more than women.'
– Will Mesa

'Kristina Turner is eminently practical and makes no pretenses the path of childbirth and motherhood is strewn with rose petals but she points and reminds us of another level. This book is so absolutely needed. It is inspiring and a great service.
– Toddy Smyth, author and Gurdjieff academic

'This unusual and beautifully written book offers a new perspective towards the joys and traumas which surround the process of giving birth to a new human being.
– Rosemary Nott, Gurdjieff Movements teacher

'This book will help those who are passionate about natural birth and those who like the concept but for whatever reason remain sceptical. Natural Birth can genuinely help mothers and their birthing companions realise that calm, gentle, maybe even exhilarating births will, can and do happen.'
– Sarah Buchanan, HypnoBirthing Practitioner

'Truly the key to us birthing ourselves into motherhood.'
– Hanisi K. Accetta, Doula

'This is not an ordinary book about preparing for childbirth. Swedish-born Kristina Turner's approach covers all the usual physical, psychological and medical facts of conception, pregnancy and birth, from an enlightened spiritual perspective ... This wise and life-enhancing book is practical in every sense of the word, inviting women to experience childbirth and motherhood as whole beings of body, mind and spirit, and imbuing their children with a sense of the sacred.'
– The Lymington Times and New Milton Advertiser

'The book is the first to approach this subject from a perspective of esoteric teachings, or spiritual ways... This is a practical guide and also an inspiring work to help women view this wonderful time in a different light.'
– Mensa Magazine

'Kristina Turner talks about conception, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and motherhood from both a practical and a spiritual perspective... She provides excellent advice on breastfeeding and motherhood. She is supportive for both hospital and home birth. I recommend this book to those who are looking for an open and supportive approach.'
–June Loy, Associate Editor Gurdjieff International Review, Retired Editor of the Pittsburgh Organization of Childbirth Education (POCE)

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