Ten Moons
The inner journey of pregnancy - Preparation for a natural birth.
by midwife and birth educator Jane Hardwicke-Collings
Birth is not well in our modern
cultures and she is feared. The perfect natural process that every woman's body is
made for cannot and will not be controlled. Attempts are made however, but it
almost always "ends in tears". Few women in our modern cultures give birth
today without medical interference. The natural process is being disturbed
by interventionist practices, by controlling the uncontrollable, thus
causing a myriad of problems.
The information in this book is to help you reclaim the natural process of pregnancy
and birth and to honour the role of Mother. 80 pages of practical wisdom.
"There are almost no books that address the spirituality of pregnancy and birth.
Ten Moons fills that gap with a thoughtful and excellent description of the spiritual
nature of pregnancy and childbirth and the ways a woman can access and use these spiritual
aspects. I can recommend this book without qualification to all women."
Professor Doctor Marsden Wagner, perinatologist, scientist and former Director of Women's
and Children's Health World Health Organisation (WHO)
"Ten Moons takes us into another realm of thinking - one we hardly visit any
longer. It taps into our ancient womanhood, where our bodies, full of rhythms and ebbs
and flows were once revered rather than pathologised. It provides the balance to the
scientific literature that often misses the point by prioritising statistics over soul.
Ten Moons is about our power as women and the possibilities that can come from
recognising that power. I have conceived, birthed and buried children under the
fullness of the moon. I am linked forever to her pulsing beauty."
Hannah Dahlen, Midwife,
Researcher University of Technology Sydney , Secretary NSW Midwives Association.
"The female body is designed for ecstasy-at menstruation, during lovemaking and
giving birth. This book is your guide into the ecstasy and sacredness of birth. Full of
love for everything that's right about your amazing body as a woman, you'll discover a
wiser, more empowered approach to pregnancy and birth. It's knowledge that should be every
woman's birthright,lets spread the word!"
Alexandra Pope, author of The Wild Genie: The Healing Power of Menstruation and The Woman's
Quest
"This book is wonderful, rich and wise."
Dr Sarah Buckley GP/ family physician
Author of "Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: The wisdom and science of gentle
choices in pregnancy, birth and parenting"
"I have Ten Moons beside my bed, it has the effect of reassuring me and reminding
me that everything is perfect. I dip into it as I feel to."
Kristan Read, pregnan
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