The Lord of Birth (Paperback)

by Jennifer A Vanderlaan (Author) "Perhaps you are a woman like Hannah, who had no doubt that her pregnancy was a gift to her from God..." (more)
Key Phrases: birth mentor, Personal Discipline, God's Word, Jesus Christ (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
...the reader will be strengthened, encouraged and mentored in preparation of the great career of parenthood. -- Kelly J. Townsend; Founder of Cascade Christian Childbirth Assocation

Being spiritually fed in childbirth and pregnancy is essential and vital for producing healthy birth outcomes. -- Doran Richard, co-author of A Celebration of Pregnancy

Product Description
The process of pregnancy and giving birth doesn't change because you are a Christian, but the way you handle the challenges of this special time does. The Lord of Birth helps you dig into what the Bible has to say about being pregnant and encourages you to use this spiritually fertile time to grow closer to God.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Birthing Naturally (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976554100
• ISBN-13: 978-0976554103
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #238,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably Wonderful!, March 27, 2006

By	M. Sieve (Ferguson, MO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am sorry to say I disagree with anyone who thinks the purpose of this book is to "guilt" anyone into natural childbirth. The truth is, women don't want someone saying their choice was wrong or endangering to their baby. Facts are indeed facts... medicated birth increases the risks to baby and mother. Sorry, it is just the truth, so don't shoot the messanger. It does not make someone mean or uncaring for saying so.

ANYWAY, I found that this Bible study was nothing more than a way to look past our own strength and look to our Lord Jesus Christ. I had so many reasons to go natural for my first child but it never occured to me that God should have been in the center of it all. This took my spiritual life to a whole new level and helped with my second natural birth. I am just glad someone put the two together. And I suggest that even if a natural birth is not what you are looking for to do this bible study anyway. It is a great tool to get through any stage of birth unmedicated (since you can't be drugged the whole time, ha ha). Besides, growing closer to Christ throughout your pregnancy or any time in your life should never be a negative thing.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT workbook for the expectant Christian couple, April 13, 2005

By	Jennifer N. Riedy "Happy Mommy" (Allentown, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a childbirth instructor, I have used this workbook in my classes. It is GREAT. It is very thought provoking. If you are a Christian and are expecting a baby, you should be using this workbook. You will be led to examine the questions "does God care that I'm pregnant?," "Why does labor hurt?," "Where am I putting my faith--in God or in man?" You will be challenged to "invite God to your baby's birth."

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for Everyone, April 8, 2007

By	M. Watters (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book should be read not only by the expectant mother or woman thinking of conceiving, but by teen girls, teen boys, and husbands. As a grandmother, I think the spiritual condition of the parents is vital to both the pre- and post-birth of a child.

This book encourages the reader to draw closer to God.

This book will help women to see the areas in the pregnancy and birthing processes where getting information in advance can help them to make educated decisions about what to do.

The spiritual concepts covered in this book reach farther than just the birthing process. This book gets to the fundamental core issues of Christianity. Do you trust God? Is your faith in Him?

This book helps the reader to see how fear is used to diminish joy and increase suffering not only during pregnancy and childbirth, but in every aspect of one's life.

I appreciate that the author has personal experience and education in what is being discussed, and that she wrestled with all the ideas and concepts put forth in this book.

What is even more exciting to me about this book, is that the spiritual discipline one can develop by doing the study will carry over into the raising up of the beloved child. What a blessing from God.

I wish this book had been available during my six pregnanancies. I know the results the medical interventions had on my body. To find out now there could have been another method used is depressing.