I currently have multiple special people in my life who are expecting, so I’m thinking a lot about pregnancy and babies, and remembering my time of carrying David. Here are three books that I turned to frequently during my pregnancy with David:
1. Birthed in Prayer: Pregnancy as a Spiritual Journey by Barker, Meillon, and Harrison
I do not know how I came across this book, but I’m glad I did. It seems like most pregnancy related books focus on the physical health of the mother and child, and, while that is important, there is so much more to pregnancy than just growing another body inside your body. The authors focus on the spiritual/emotional part of pregnancy – and using Scripture, reflection, and prayer to prepare yourself. Some chapter titles include: “Releasing the Way Things Were,” “Facing Fear,” and “Encountering God.” I love how the authors included other women’s stories, Scripture, and reflection questions.
2. A Child Is Born by Nilsson and Hamberger
This book is for the visually-inclined: a picture-journey from fertilization to birth. I love it. The book shows a glimpse of what God must see! I plan on using it when I talk to David about what babies are like when they’re inside the womb. I may have even used it with our foster girls when I was pregnant with David. I can’t remember. Thanks to the Metzlers for this recommendation!
3.Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn (4th Edition): The Complete Guide
The title basically tells you what this is: a guide through pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care. Although I love the websites for gleaning information, there is something about having all the information in one place. This book helped me as a first-time mama to understand pregnancy-related vocabulary and things like what to expect. I’m sure there are comparable books out there, but I personally found this one helpful. Check it out if you need a start.
What are your favorite pregnancy/baby books? Or what websites did you find helpful?