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A Modern Woman’s Guide to a Natural Empowering Birth
Feeling anxious, alone or in the dark as a new mother to be?
When you imagine getting the baby out, it creates feelings of intense fear or panic, yet you would really love to go natural and drug free if only you knew how and was shown the road was totally possible and achievable.
You are wondering why the caesarean rates are so high and are thinking something is not quite right. You are curious why is it that some women have such positive experiences while others are left traumatised and would like to understand the difference.
If you have heard too many negatives and horror stories and no one has shared with you the beauty, magic or miracle of giving birth, you are in for a real treat!
Just when you thought you couldn’t bear to hear another horror story, along comes a fresh new book that is the answer to your prayers. Brimming with positivity, rated 5 stars and now in it’s 2nd print edition, A Modern Woman’s Guide to a Natural Empowering Birth offers inspiring birth stories, expert tips, practical tools and insights to reclaim your birth power and overcome your fears.
The author Katrina Zaslavsky, takes you on a powerful journey of discovery and gives you 21 keys to transforming your birth experience.
Generously sprinkled with inspirational quotes and topped with a compelling Afterword by Dr Sarah Buckley, MD internationally renowned author of “Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering”, this is the ultimate mind-body preparation guide every woman in bloom has been waiting for.
Now you can connect with a positive community of women without leaving home.
Described as ‘mandatory reading material’, ‘enchanting’, ‘powerful,’ ‘refreshingly real’ and “totally nourishing for the mamma soul”and embraced by many pregnant women and prenatal/ birth professionals worldwide.
“Stands out as one that all women should read as part of their birth preparation.”~Maternity Coalition of Australia
“I refer to it as my bible: It’s so supportive, helps build confidence & encourages women to be informed.” ~Nikki Jones, Midwife & HypnoBirthing Practitioner
Discover the 21 Key Insights in the book:
1st Insight: We Need A Reality Check
2nd Insight: Make A Commitment
3rd Insight: Knowledge Is Birth Power
4th Insight: Get In The Zone
5th Insight: Give Up Control
6th Insight: Consciously Prepare Mind & Body
7th Insight: Expect Only A Positive Outcome
8th Insight: Words Have Power
9th Insight: Create A Support Team
10th Insight: Your Birth Your Body
11th Insight: Doctors And Drugs Are Optional
12th Insight: A Whole World Of Tips And Tricks
13th Insight: Deal With Your Monsters
14th Insight: Pain Is Good Or Nothing At All
15th Insight: Harness Your Hormones
16th Insight: The Easy Way Is Not So Easy
17th Insight: Birth Is Beautiful
18th Insight: Trust Your Instincts
19th Insight: Get Your Baby On Board
20th Insight: Trust In Nature’s Perfect Design
21st Insight: The First Magical Moments
You can be assured this labour of love has been endorsed by:
- The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
- The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS)
- HypnoBirthing International
- Maternity Coalition Australia
- The Ancient Art Midwifery Institute (USA)
- Featured As “Best Books in Wellness” by Living Wellness Magazine
- Voted “Favourite Product Finalist” in the AusMumpreneur Awards
- Most importantly endorsed by numerous happy mums (and babies if they could speak!) worldwide whose lives have been changed for the better!!
Don’t have much time to read books? All good! This book was designed with busy mothers in mind. You will find the font size is easy to read and you can literally open it anywhere and it will speak to you or you can look up which of the 21 insights you need to read in that moment to give you an instant lift and reassurance in your amazing innate abilities!
Makes an excellent bedside table read, that you can dip in and out of as needed, or of course you can curl up with a good hot cup in hand and devour it from cover to cover.
Taking time to invest in yourself and read a good book like this one is not only incredibly empowering but also an act of self-care 
Get ready to take the natural process of pregnancy and birth back into your own hands and create a magical birth story of your own! X
Birth Goddess Cards:
Gorgeous Solid Boxed Set of 34 Inspirational Birth Affirmation Cards.
Inspiring daily gems you can use to re-program your mind for a positive birth experience and discover your magnificence. Each card contains a stunning birth goddess image on one side and a powerful birth quote with empowering birth affirmation on the other.
The perfect gift set for yourself or a friend in bloom you care about. And the best antidote to birth fright and horror stories.
Underneath the fear, negativity and self doubt is a powerful birthing goddess just waiting to be revealed!
Sample message from Birth Goddess Cards set:
Empowering Birth Quote:
“For far too many women, pregnancy and birth is something that happens to them, rather than something they set out consciously and joyfully to do themselves.”
Empowering Birth Affirmation:
“I focus on a smooth, peaceful, joyous birth and take extra care of my mind body and spirit. Birth is beautiful.”
Birth Goddess Cards are great for…
*Self help tool during pregnancy or labour aid – get your support person to read the affirmations to you during labour to keep you strong, calm and positive
*Baby shower or mother blessing gift
* Lucky dip or inspirational bowl at counter, bench or in a practitioner room/ centre/ retreat/ birth event in a visible spot – for birthworkers or health professionals
* Workshop tool – great icebreaker, discussion tool, encourages bonding for new groups of expectant mothers in a safe and supportive environment – TIP: pregnant women sit in a circle with fanned out Birth Goddess Cards in the centre (goddess image side up) Each woman takes the card that is calling to them the most and reads it out loud and says what it means to her. Each woman around the circle does the same. The facilitator may like to open it up to the group and invite discussion from other members. It can unfold into a fabulous learning, sharing and enriching experience for all!!
* Professional gift with purchase – birth workers or health practitioners may like to include a single card or boxed set of birth goddess cards with purchase as an added value gift to their pregnant customers.
* Gift bag filler or inspiring giveaway item – for birth related workshops, conferences or retreats (single birth goddess cards)
* Stocking filler – inspiring gift for the festive season for a new mum to be
What other Mums Say: “I can’t believe how much the book and cards changed me. I felt so empowered…the goddess cards “OMG” the affirmations’ were a big part for me. I loved reading them and would read one every day and write the ones that meant the most to me on my vision board. It helped me to stay positive.
You empowered me when I was at my lowest, you gave me a glimmer of hope and it lit a fire that burned so bright that it kept me empowered through my hard journey to get my VBA2C…During my labour my birth support would say the affirmations to me and i did it!!!! My birth was amazing, empowering, beautiful. Thank you Katrina. I’m glad our paths crossed and i got to read your book and birth goddess cards ♥ Thank you again, Donna. xo”
I loved the positive affirmation cards { Birth Goddess Cards}, particularly on days where doubts or fear crept in a little, and in those final days of my pregnancy when I was just waiting for my baby to be ready. I had them on my “birth altar” to look at and read whenever I needed” ~ Jen Shipston
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