Suggested Reading

Let’s face it, this is an exciting time! Lots of new things to learn, lots to explore! One of the first things new parents do, sometimes even before they’re actually pregnant, is hit the shelves and begin reading everything they can get their hands on about babies and pregnancy. We all want to know __everything__ about this special time, be informed consumers, learn it all so we can be the best parents we can be.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s stop for a minute and think about the types of things we are reading to prepare ourselves. There is plenty of information out there that is just plain scary. Considering that 95% to 98% of pregancies are perfectly normal when not meddled with, why should we all be filling our minds with thoughts and images, even the mere idea, of complications that are rare in even the other 3% to 5%?

Words and thoughts are powerful and profoundly affect our every day experiences and beliefs. Equally significant is the harm that is created by the negative energy of the confusing, harsh, and frightening words of conventional birthing. The words we read set off a chain of feelings, beliefs, and reactions that can be uplifting, encouraging and supportive– or totally debilitating.