Christian Childbirth
Religion and Childbirth?
Welcome to the section of Birthing Naturally devoted to birth issues from a Biblical perspective. You will find a variety of materials designed to help you prepare for labor while you grow closer to God.
The Christian Childbirth Handbook is ready!
Meet Jennifer Vanderlaan at the 4th Annual Christian Midwives International Conference, April 30 - May 3, 2008 in Indiana.
Topics in Christian Childbirth
A series of articles on issues related to pregnancy and childbirth can be found in the articles section. Information about how to use your Christian disciplines as comfort measures for labor can be found in Birthing Skills.
Printable fliers on Christian Childbirth Topics (Birth Planning, Fear of Birth, Comfort Measures, Childbirth Challenges and Options for Birth) are available in a single pdf for printing or download. Christian Childbirth Topics
Childbirth Devotionals
There are a series of devotionals on this website, and when you exhaust these you may consider purchasing 40 Weeks: the devotional guide to pregnancy.
Christian Childbirth Preparation
A variety of tools have been designed to help you prepare for a Christian Childbirth. A series of Communication Exercises helps you evaluate what you believe and compare your thoughts, fears and plans for birth with your spouse or other labor partner. In the section called Simplify you can learn ways to help keep your focus on God.
Uncover some of the Biblical reasons Christians make decisions for childbirth in the Biblical Opinions section. For serious Bible Study check out The Lord of Birth. It is intended to get you into the Bible to find out what is says specifically about pregnancy and childbirth.
The Christian Childbirth Handbook will be available for purchase on April 1, 2008. A complete Christian Childbirth Class in a book, The Christian Childbirth handbook will help you prepare for whatever awaits you in labor. A series of selections is available for your use now.
A separate study Guide, the Expectant Mother's Bible Companion, is currently being created. Selections from the upcoming book are being posted for your use now.
Christian Childbirth Resources
Check out the Christian Childbirth Resource Directory to locate other websites and a variety of organizations that can help you continue to learn about childbirth from a Christian perspective.
Christian Childbirth Ministry
Explore ways to build a Childbirth Ministry in your community.
Plan a prayer event in your area as part of the Global Day of Prayer for Childbirth. Learn more about issues that affect childbirth around the world and in your own backyard through the links and resources listed.
Looking for an internet ministry opportunity in Christian Childbirth? Birthing Naturally is growing, and is currently in need of volunteers to help keep up with the demands of site readers. View the list of current volunteer needs to see if there is a position for you.
Congratulations on your pregnancy, and I look forward to hearing how you used the Christian materials from Birthing Naturally.
Related Topics:The Coach's Notebook explores more ways to prepare for childbirth with comfort measures and techniques you can use. Prepare your physical body for childbirth with exercise and nutrition. The Christian Childbirth Resource Directory lists websites, books and organizations all created to help you honor God through childbirth. Birthing Naturally Books publishes books to help you grow closer to God during this special time of life. Find childbirth professionals near you in the Natural Childbirth Directory. |
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