Description
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!
Erica –
Thank you. I came across your book after my first child was born. It was like a breath of fresh air after a natural, but highly disempowering birth. When my daughter came along 18 months later, although I chose again to birth in a hospital, I felt much more at ease about my choices, and standing up for myself. I had an extended early labour, and stood firm in my choice to not accept unnecessary interventions.
I fell pregnant with number 3 last year, and being in New Zealand (where the system is much more accommodating), I knew straight away that I was going to have a home birth. I had the confidence to express my desires. I TOLD my midwife that I would not be having ANY internal examinations, that I would move, eat, and get in and out of the bath as I felt the need. I told her that I would be dancing, going outside, and that my boyfriend would be delivering our child. When my labour started 11 days before my due date, I was confident, relaxed and in good humour. I quietly and calmly made my space my own, and called my midwife to attend the birth when I felt that bub was on the way, and my son was born 20 minutes before she arrived.
Your book changed my attitudes towards what women in general and myself in particular are capable of. Thank you. This book gave me the birthing experience that my heart knew I was able to have.
Julie Parker –
Katrina’s Birth Goddess book is filled with insights and wisdom that I had never heard before. Reading it definitely empowers mums to claim their birthing experience as their own. I tell every expectant mum-to-be about this amazing book. A must-read!
Adriana Zuniga –
Highly recommended – Birth Goddess!
Katrina’s knowledge & empowering words are a must for all mums to be, whether first time or otherwise.
Thank you for your support over the last 9 years Katrina.
Alicia dixon –
Katrina’s work has been a instrumental
influence in the births of my 4 youngest children.
I was lucky enough to find her book during my 3rd pregnancy and it helped give me the courage to stand up for myself in the hospital model and achieve the birth I desired.
Her goddess cards were heaven sent during my 3 homebirths, they gave me something to focus on when any doubts crept into my mind.
I was also lucky enough to attend a birth goddess workshop during my 5th pregnancy which was an AMAZING way to honour my blooming body and baby.
Highly recommend!!!
Lauren –
An incredible book. Every pregnant woman needs to read this
Thank you so much for creating this amazing resource for us.
Catherine Bell, The Birth Cartographer –
I was pregnant with my fourth when I got my hands on this, frankly, FABULOUS book!
The information contained within was not new to me, but it reaffirmed everything I’d accepted! When it comes to Informed Decisions, even when you feel you know it all, or have it all sorted, it is important to revisit what has become your ‘old’ information. I did just that with this book. Each page had me cheering, high five-ing myself,as Katrina Zaslavsky presented evidenced-based information, birth stories and statements by well respected researchers and workers in the birth field. The title claimed ‘a natural empowering birth’…and it delivered.
Most women start out assuming they will birth naturally, and many a birth plan error is based in this assumption. This book helps replace assumption with knowledge and understanding of how certain choices can limit further choices, how who with and where you choose to birth can improve your experience and better prepare you for a natural birth. I have added this book to my Top Reads, as it is inspiring and, most importantly, evidence-based. It breaks down what to expect in a way that still leaves room for informed decisions. This book is not instructional – it is informative. And that is what makes it empowering.
This is the ‘book’ I was so desperately seeking a decade ago, when preparing for my first birth.
Grace –
Katrina Zaslavsky wrote a beautiful book that I read and used for my pregnancies.
I found it to be powerful in grounding myself, prepping my mind for calm pre-birth and also helping me to stay focused, empowered and in control during labour. Man this stuff is powerful – the mind is powerful when you use it to your advantage!
Lucia –
This book has been an invaluable part of my birth preparation. Katrina’s book works well for any woman who would like support with a natural physiological birth yet remains more balanced than some of the other books that are out there, meaning that it can be embraced by women with different birthing circumstances. Thank you for a beautiful and empowering resource.
Yelena Stephanie Houng-Lee –
I finished the book lastnight! It is the first book that I have ever finished top to cover in over 10 years (I normally start but never finish) and loved every part of it! It was so interesting and I really enjoyed the way it was written with people’s individual experiences. I learnt so much. My partner and I would often sit down together and have a chuckle at lots of stories, the humour was on point! Also with the cards, I actually went through them and recorded them on my phone voice recorder so that I could hear myself saying the affirmations while drifting off to sleep which has been a game changer!
Thank you so much for writing such an amazing book! I know many woman will benefit hugely from your work as I did. I was completely nervous and scared prior to reading it and now I am due to have a peaceful and natural home water birth during lock down!
Jacinta –
I bought this book 8 years ago and have read it a few times since. It’s such a powerful, encouraging collection of real life stories from a range of women with differing life experiences. It really builds the message that women have more power in their birth experiences than what they may originally think. It’s such a positive and wonderful book that I have shared with many of my expectant mum friends, because I’ve wanted them all to believe they can do it!
Jorja –
Firstly, thank you Katrina! The work you do through your book is serving all of womankind by giving women access to evidence based information to make informed decisions around the most important day of their lives, one they will remember forever!
Katrina’s book is filled with all the facts and beautiful realities of birth and the power it holds. I read dozens of books during my 2 pregnancies and honestly found this book to beautifully articulate all the most valuable information available out there and empower us. I have recommended this book to everyone I know who is expecting or planning to get pregnant.
Thank you Katrina ❤
Kelsey –
Loved this book so much it’s exactly what I needed, it’s given me the extra confidence I need to feel confident if I birth in hospital or at home. I think this is a vital resource and touches on all the important points of having a natural birth. It’s also given me the opportunity to reflect on my past pregnancies and births to see how it’s affected my babies and the people they are now, so grateful for this at this time! I’m so appreciative to have read this and will definitely be recommending this book to anyone and everyone considering natural birth! Paired with the affirmation cards they have been a simple powerful tool to help get my mindset in the right place for a natural birth with 2 toddlers amidst a crazy world. Thank you Katrina for this gem!
Amanda –
This is the first book I’ve read on my journey to feeling more comfortable with a natural birth and I feel like I don’t need to read anymore – I feel my mind and confidence has been completely transformed. I used to be petrified of giving birth and thought that if I were to be pregnant, I’d be dreading the birth… but now I’m actually excited! I can’t wait to see my body do what it’s capable of. I’m not scared at all. So many beautiful and inspiring stories from women on their births. Highly recommend this book!
Jenna-belle Smith –
Omg Katrina, I finished reading your book on Saturday and then knew I could birth, I told my baby boy that meant we were now ready and he came the next day, 30th Jan at 39+5. I was in labour for a total of 8 hours, just going to WCH MGP to water birth and then we were all home by the afternoon! Your book made me sure I didn’t need any drugs and to trust my intuition when my contractions came quickly. I can’t thank you enough