In our society, childbirth is often viewed as something to be feared and even avoided. In this uplifting book, Kristina Turner applies inner knowledge to show practical ways to transform a challenging experience into a positive and profoundly spiritual one. Kristina closely examines the natural processes that occur in the body during pregnancy and birth, while explaining the facts behind medical procedures and the options for home birth. She provides readers with the knowledge they need to make their own choices. Birth should be considered a unified process, from the nine months of pregnancy, to childbirth, and the many months of breastfeeding; all three of these phases contribute to the development of the bond between mother and child. Kristina writes beautifully about the sacred mystery involved in conception and pregnancy, guiding the new mother toward being a conscious participant in the spiritual process of bringing life into the world. This book is both very practical and very inspiring.