Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Your Growing Latter-day Saint Family [Paperback]

Kathleen Tooley Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1996

Expecting a baby? What can you do to make it a happy, healthy, spiritual experience? Parents who read this book will learn:

*How faith in God and self is the key to a peaceful pregnancy
*The importance of using your agency or choice in pregnancy and childbirth
*How to better share between husband and wife the experience of becoming parents
*The spiritual purposes for the physical experience of pregnancy and childbirth
*How to recognize the risks of routine technology
*How to deal positively with labor
*How to develop an eternal perspective in your relationship with your baby

Editorial Reviews

Review

In writing this book, Kathleen has compiled important information especially for the LDS woman and family. -- Kathy McLaughlin, mother of nine

Reading, studying, and applying the words of knowledge found in this book will allow you to approach your sacred work... -- Sandra Bardsley, R.N., F.A.C.C.E., Co-Author of Creating a Joyful Birth Experience

About the Author

Kathleen Tooley Johnson is a registered nurse and childbirth educator with over ten years experience assisting parents through pregnancy and childbirth. She is also a certified lactation educator and infant massage instructor. She and her husband, Phil, and the paretns of four boys and live in Chico, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Growing Family Publications (March 15, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 0964742209
• ISBN-13: 978-0964742208
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,710,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous-Well worth the price!, October 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Your Growing Latter-day Saint Family (Paperback)

I was thrilled to stumble upon this well written book for an LDS audience. It covers a large amount of information on pregnancy, childbirth and family life in relation to LDS beliefs. It is also an easy read. I have never found any book like it and I have read dozens of books on pregnancy and birth. Although it is directed to an LDS audience, it is also a wonderful read for people of any faith. I love this book and I have bought it for my friends. I highly recommend it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, August 29, 2010

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This review is from: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Your Growing Latter-day Saint Family (Paperback)

I so wish that I had known years ago that this book exists. As a midwife with many LDS clients, I would have loved to include it in their care. The author takes a balanced approach and is not afraid to address issues that others historically have avoided, such as homebirth and circumcision (including the unique LDS view on why we are to leave the newborn penis intact). Now that I know this book exists, I will order it so that I have "loaner" copies for the future.