Getting Ready for Birth: A Short and Empowering Guide to Labor in Any Setting

Preparing for labor doesn't have to be overwhelming.
Getting Ready for Birth: A Short and Empowering Guide to Labor in Any Setting offers foundational, soul-steadying guidance straight from the heart of a wife, mother and doula. Inspired by real-life consultations with clients, author Maris Young distills years of wisdom into clear, easy-to-understand info that you can carry into laboring at home, at a birth center or at a hospital.

Inside this minibook, you'll learn how to:

✦ Shift your perception of labor

✦ Identify labor signs and stages

✦ Train your mind for birth

✦ Create a meaningful Birth Vision

✦ Explore alternative birth scenarios with calm clarity

✦ Make informed decisions to advocate for respectful care

This book includes the kind of "insider" insight that doulas share with families about what to expect, how to navigate options and how to stay grounded through one of life's most sacred experiences.

Whether you're preparing to give birth for the first time, deepening your understanding after a previous birth or walking alongside someone you love as they get ready for birth, this short read is a supportive companion for anyone who wants to approach birth with more peace, presence and power.