The Secret Life of the Unborn Child : How You Can Prepare Your Baby for a Happy, Healthy Life

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Summary: A must-read for every pregnant parent
Review: This book throws light on the serious physical,psychological damages caused to humans from the type of birth experience and womb life they have.It is purely based on scientific studies and is a great eye-opener to modern medicine and its attitude towards birth.Today's moms are drugged heavily,split open and babies dragged out.And today's youngsters are just a reflection of those birth experiences.Studies show that children of moms who take pain relieving drugs during labor are more prone to abuse of drugs later in life. We just lost that loving tender moments of birth and its place in family.This books supports the Natural Childbirth and the fact that the unborn child does have a consciousness from the moment of conception.I have experienced certain moments in my pregnancy with my first kid,whenever I was depressed,or angry or broke down,I could immediately feel the baby kicking frantically and squirming about,and I would immediately stop at least for the sake of my baby.I remember an incident when a friend of mine came upto me once and cried about how her husband was treating her badly.She had a 4 month old son in her arms.Whenever she cried,the child would look at her frightened and cry with her.Each emotions the mother goes through,including her negative emotions like anger,sadness,unforgiveness,rejection etc can be sensed by the baby in her womb.And if we want our baby to be healthy,along with good nutrition,we should keep a good mental hygiene too,keeping away bad thoughts,resolving any past hurts and problems,being happy and loving your baby abundantly in your womb.This makes it easier for the baby to enter the world.
Inspired by this book,I went in search for a natural childbirth and took Bradley classes,and also incorporated prayer into the nine months of pregancy.
These are some more books I suggest for further reading:
Nurturing the unborn child
Birth without violence
Prayer during Pregnancy
All the best to all parents who wish to make their child's life much peaceful and beautiful by choosing more natural ways of pregnancy and birth and good relationship to God!

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Summary: this book tells you everything it's a must have
Review: This book was extremely helpful it not only tells of how the unborn child grows but also what it can experience, hear and sense. The baby can do and sense more than I ever thought possible. Ths book made me feel more in contact with my child I gave me wonderful insight into his world.

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Summary: A must read for many, some missed the boat!
Review: This is a truly amazing book and a must read for people who have worked to better themselves before bringing a child into this world with all its responsibilities. I do not need a psychology degree to see the effect of how this book changed me and my perceptions; I respected my child before it was even conceived. I truly believe by respecting myself through my pregnancy, I have one of the most wonderful being with me today - she is now 4 1/2. Our bond is more than I ever would have imagined, our love is unlimited and our respect mutual. This is not for everyone as I believe that many have children but many are not ready to be parents. If you are mentally ready; this will only help you savour the "fruits of your labor."

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Summary: It's never too early to know your baby
Review: This is an important book to read early in pregnancy to receive the most benefit, but it's never too late! By citing research,the author adds credence to ideas mothers have known about for centuries about the effects on your unborn baby of your own communications, relationships and experiences while pregnant. This book can be a useful tool for both parents in beginning a respectful and loving relationship with their baby.

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Summary: The unborn child is a real person with thoughts and feelings
Review: This was the first book I ever read about the thoughts, feelings, and capabilities of the unborn child. As a childbirth educator, I found the information very valuable in educating my clients about the needs of their unborn babies. It gives us a very clear, vivid picture that those are not just "blobs of tissue" developing in our wombs - they are living, thinking, reacting human beings who have feelings. Hopefully this information will help pregnant women think more carefully about how they take care of themselves during pregnancy and how they can bond with their babies before birth.